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It’s been estimated that each day in the United States, we throw away more than 60 million plastic water bottles, and sadly most of them find their way to landfills or in the ocean. What you probably don’t know is you could actually be inhaling tiny microplastics from those bottles. Microplastics result from the breakdown of…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that zero waste and sustainably sourced products can be more expensive. But did you ever think that what you’re paying for is a better product that does less harm? When organic food products started appearing on shelves in popular specialty retailers like Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market, they were still considered niche…
Read MoreThere’s been a longstanding debate in communities across the United States as to just how influential our recycling efforts are from an environmental standpoint. Does the question then become where are our recycling efforts having the greatest impact? Based on 69.1 million tons of MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) from the most recent EPA survey conducted…
Read MoreJohn Kerry, the US special presidential envoy for climate, is warning Americans that we may only have nine years left to avert the worst consequences of our current climate crisis. In a recent interview with CBS News, Kerry said, “Well, the scientists told us three years ago we had 12 years to avert the worst…
Read MoreNot long ago, businesses could easily thrive in the market with nothing more than a great product, a great story and a sprinkling of differentiation from the competition. But as today’s consumers become more sophisticated and demanding regarding social responsibility, a great product or story is no longer enough. This leads to the question, why…
Read MoreIf you had any doubts about humanities insatiable appetite for material possessions, we offer the following evidence. According to a new report, by the end of this year (2020) the combined weight of all human-made objects will exceed all living things on Earth. What’s even more alarming is that for every person on the planet,…
Read MoreMany of us believe that one of the major benefits of composting at our homes or in our communities is to help keep waste out of overcrowded landfills. But a new study is adding to that narrative, saying composting at landfills can provide significant environmental benefits unthought of previously. James Levis, co-author of the study…
Read MoreThe pandemic has influenced many industries – both positively and negatively – over the last several months. What few people consider however is how it’s impacting our recycling efforts. Face shields and gloves are a world-wide necessity for those venturing outside of their homes and interacting with the public – especially those in the medical…
Read MoreIn July 2020, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated its 50th anniversary, touting its impact and the overall benefits of recycling across the nation. “Since EPA was founded in 1970, the U.S. recycling rate has risen from 10 percent to 35 percent and we aim to push it even higher,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Later…
Read MoreRecycling is the art of converting something which is considered waste into a viable, reusable solution. Luxury automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover is doing just that by using Econyl nylon components made from ocean and landfill waste. “More and more of today’s products are being manufactured with recycled content,” according to the Environmental Protection Agency…
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