Disposable face masks have become the new disposable coffee cup, as it's easy to spot a few littered on the sides of streets, but like other single-use plastics, these disposable masks will continue to make their way into our ecosystems.
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On an annual basis, one-third of the world's food is wasted, amounting to 1.3 billion tons. While the issue of food waste is complex, there are habits we can practice while shopping and at home to help reduce the food that ends up in our trash bins. Here are a few tips to consider the next time you prepare a meal.
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With April being Earth Month, it’s a bummer that many of us stuck indoors instead of getting out to enjoy nature. However, there’s still plenty of ways to be more environmentally friendly at home, and with the extra time on your hands, maybe now is the time to bring nature into your space with a small produce garden.
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An introduction to what Silicone is and how it impacts our bodies and the planet as a safer, more eco-friendly alternative to plastic.
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Many of us use plastics on a daily basis as it is found in everyday goods, and the unfortunate reality is that manufacturers didn’t prepare themselves for the effect that plastics would have on our society today.
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Now-a-days so many individuals are concerned with what they put into their bodies and how it affects them, which is why organic produce has such a big draw. And if buying organic, in order to avoid chemical contamination, is such a big environmental concern for food, why would it be any different for other products in your life?
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Information about previously unknown secrets of home brewed tea has been making the rounds on social media, and some surprising facts are emerging. First and most shocking, there’s actually plastic in many of the popular tea bags on the market ...
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Most people buy reusable produce bags for shopping and storage of fruits and vegetables, but these bags are extremely versatile and can be used for many jobs. Here’s how some of our more creative customers are using them.
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In the palm of your hand, cupped tightly in the crease of your lifeline, lies my future. What will the humans do with me? How long will I last on this planet? What will become of the maker of us all, Mother Earth, depends on the humans’ decisions. Swinging from your fist, I await my fate.
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The weather's beautiful and the ocean's calm, but there’s TOUGH SAILING AHEAD for Sea Turtles. Check out the latest information and some stunning videos on their plight. You'll be saddened when you see their struggle, but hopefully inspired to help.
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We've chosen June 8, World Oceans Day, to focus on the health of our oceans. OUR PLASTIC PACIFIC OCEAN provides the latest information and data regarding the enormous problem of ocean plastic pollution, and it's impact on marine life and humans. You'll be shocked when you learn what's happening to our once pristine ocean resource.
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Updated August 2014
To be honest, I didn’t really get the environmental furor over plastic bags, AT FIRST! What really has opened my eyes is the enormous problem of plastic litter. You see it everywhere and it never seems to go away. That’s because unlike paper, plastic doesn’t biodegrade and can last for hundreds of years.
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Updated August 2014
Compared to all of the big ways we impact the environment, how can something as small as a golf tee really matter? Well in the grand scheme of things it’s a small impact but it sends a message and is yet another indicator of our wasteful habits.
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Updated August 2014
Living on a small city lot limits our ability to plant a garden. With the large trees in our neighborhood the only good sunny spot is right smack in the middle of the backyard. We’ve tried planting around the edges in years past but it just doesn’t get enough sun. The next best thing is a container garden.
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Updated August 2014
Years ago nearly every home had those old T-shaped clothesline poles in the back yard, and most clothes drying was done by line drying. Even people who had a dryer would only use it on rainy days or in the winter. Today, line drying is fairly rare in the United States. This is very unfortunate for the environment because the electric clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in the household.
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Updated August 2014
Do you want to make a big environmental impact fast? Changing your behavior on tissue paper use is a very simple and immediate way. In the United States we use about 50 pounds of tissue products per person every year. This is 50% more than the consumption rate in Western Europe and Japan, and usage has grown considerably over the past few decades.
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Updated August 2014
Have you ever thought about how much of an impact your pet's waste can have on the environment? Did you know you can't dispose of cat waste the same way as dog waste? If you have pets, you might want to check this out.
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Updated August 2014
It’s the question we hear at least twice a week. But just how important is this decision? It’s only a few bags!
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Updated August 2014
12% of our carbon emissions come from food, and a lot of that is the result of transportation. Whether it's trucking canned foods across the country or flying fresh fruits and vegetables up from the equator, what kind of foods we choose to buy can have a huge impact on our carbon footprint.
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Updated July 2014
Maybe you've never heard of it, or maybe you have but don't really know what it is. Unfortunately, you've probably eaten it at some point. Find out what it is, where it comes from, and what you can do to avoid this toxic chemical.
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