6 Organic Pest-Control Solutions for Your Garden
May 23, 2023
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Starbucks ups recycled content in cups while abandoning recyclability target | Packaging Dive
May 17, 2023
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Despite an eye toward reuse, Starbucks noted in a sustainability report just 1.2% of all beverages sold this past year were in reusable vessels. It’s currently
CalRecycle releases recycled-content reports
May 16, 2023
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CalRecycle releases recycled-content reports Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo and other big beverage brands achieved California’s mandate to use 15% PCR in their bottles last year, but
Las Vegas Farm Turns Food Scraps Into Livestock Feed
May 12, 2023
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Las Vegas Livestock is located just outside of Las Vegas, and it is taking in everyone’s leftover food scraps to use as pig feed.
EPA weighs in on cuts to plastic production, food waste
May 9, 2023
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EPA weighs in on cuts to plastic production, food waste The U.S. EPA released a plastics pollution plan that supports steps to reduce production of
Keurig Dr Pepper to increase reuse and refill options
May 7, 2023
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According to Green Century Capital Management, the company has responded to pressure from Green Century Funds.
5 Easy Ways To Propagate Plants
May 5, 2023
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Gardening or having a thriving collection of houseplants can be a very rewarding hobby. A… The post 5 Easy Ways To Propagate Plants appeared first
FTC Testifies Before California State Senate on Right to Repair | Federal Trade Commission
May 2, 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission testified today before a California State Senate committee considering a bill that would create a “right to repair” for several types
Plastics recycling rebounds from pandemic lows
April 30, 2023
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Plastics recycling rebounds from pandemic lows The U.S. plastic bottle recycling rate was 28.2% in 2021, up 1 percentage point from a year earlier, according
Recycling Mystery: Coffee Bags
April 28, 2023
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If you’re a java lover who purchases coffee in bags rather than metal cans, you’ve… The post Recycling Mystery: Coffee Bags appeared first on Earth911.
Youth and Sustainable Fashion
April 25, 2023
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“Fashion is one of the most highly polluting industries on earth. Unlike the construction or… The post Youth and Sustainable Fashion appeared first on Earth911.
UN secretary general says waste is ‘a killer’ of the planet on first International Zero Waste Day
April 24, 2023
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The first International Zero Waste Day, an effort spearheaded by Turkey last year, brought high-level attention to efforts to build a circular economy.
Dozens of attorneys general call on Congress to pass right-to-repair laws for electronics
April 23, 2023
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A bipartisan group of officials asked committee leaders to “redouble” their efforts around enabling repair for automobiles, agricultural equipment and electronics. Recyclers have previously supported
Investing in a Post-Plastic World
April 20, 2023
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Making the switch to a green economy will affect every aspect of our lives. As… The post Investing in a Post-Plastic World appeared first on
8 Natural Zero-Waste Indoor Plant Fertilizers
April 12, 2023
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Plants vitalize our homes and offices. They filter toxins from the air we breathe and… The post 8 Natural Zero-Waste Indoor Plant Fertilizers appeared first
5 Steps To Reduce Plastic Waste in the Kitchen
April 9, 2023
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Although 72% of consumers are dissatisfied with the amount of plastic waste in their homes, many… The post 5 Steps To Reduce Plastic Waste in the
Toilet Paper from Around the World Found to Contain PFAS
April 1, 2023
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Research has determined that toilet paper from all over the world contains toxic FPAS “forever chemicals.”
US sees recycling as key part of global plastics deal
March 30, 2023
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The Biden Administration envisions a global plastics agreement that requires each country to take steps to boost demand for recycled resin, including the through use
How To Start a Regenerative Garden in Your Backyard
March 20, 2023
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We garden for a lot of reasons, don’t we? The fresh air, exercise, and the… The post How To Start a Regenerative Garden in Your
Keeping Recycling Workers Safe and How You Can Help
March 18, 2023
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Recycling helps us reduce waste and reuse valuable resources. By minimizing the need to extract… The post Keeping Recycling Workers Safe and How You Can
We Earthlings: Laundry Tips To Reduce Microplastic Pollution
March 10, 2023
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Did you know that by reducing the temperature of a load of laundry from hot… The post We Earthlings: Laundry Tips To Reduce Microplastic Pollution
What Makes a Product Sustainable?
February 25, 2023
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We talk a lot about the importance of sustainability and making sure the products we… The post What Makes a Product Sustainable? appeared first on
Earth Action: Reconsider Electronics Replacement
February 24, 2023
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These days, getting by without a cell phone – and probably a handful of other… The post Earth Action: Reconsider Electronics Replacement appeared first on
Washington Post: Time to end planned obsolescence
February 23, 2023
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Washington Post: Time to end planned obsolescence A major news outlet released an analysis of 14 popular consumer devices, finding that most could stop working
Driving the Food Movement Forward One Edible Garden at a Time
February 20, 2023
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More than 25 years since the Edible Schoolyard Project was founded, the nonprofit organization continues to deepen relationships between young people and their communities and
Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic
January 29, 2023
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Black-colored plastic gets its color from carbon black pigment and is commonly used in food… The post Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic appeared first on Earth911.
Tips for reducing food waste : NPR
January 25, 2023
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Over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten, harming people’s wallets and the climate. Here are some steps you can take in
PET Plastic Recycling Made Progress That You Can Help Accelerate
January 23, 2023
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After five years of crisis, from China’s declaration that it would not accept contaminated U.S…. The post PET Plastic Recycling Made Progress That You Can
What’s Wrong With Bottled Water
January 22, 2023
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Fancy reusable bottles have long since replaced brand-name bottled waters as status symbols. But even… The post What’s Wrong With Bottled Water appeared first on
California set to require recycled materials in plastic bottles – Marketplace
January 14, 2023
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Supporters of AB 793 hope it motivates beverage companies to push for expanded recycling of plastic bottles. Source: California set to require recycled materials
Think those bags are recyclable? California says think again | AP News
January 13, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Since California adopted the nation’s first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags in 2014, most grocery stores have turned to
Earth Action: Switch Your Batteries
January 12, 2023
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Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth…. The post Earth Action: Switch Your Batteries appeared first on
Border Collie Picks Up More Than 1,000 Plastic Bottles
January 11, 2023
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Scruff, an English border collie, loves to go on walks in his town of Nuneaton. As a working dog, his mother knew his needed a
Debating what it takes to make people trust recycling again
January 10, 2023
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Debating what it takes to make people trust recycling again American consumers think recycling is of great importance, but their trust in the actual system
Nonprofit Carbon Mapper to Use NASA Satellites to Detect Landfill Methane
January 9, 2023
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Nonprofit Carbon Mapper is using observations from the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) and other NASA science instruments to identify emission of methane
Senators press industry on plastic waste impacts
January 3, 2023
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Senators press industry on plastic waste impacts During a two-hour hearing, U.S. senators questioned industry experts about chemicals in plastics, marine plastic pollution and extended
Fix-It Guy: Dryer Doesn’t Dry the Clothes — 3 Easy Fixes
December 28, 2022
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It’s frustrating to find your clothes still damp after your clothes dryer completes the cycle…. The post Fix-It Guy: Dryer Doesn’t Dry the Clothes —
Whatever Happened to Plastic-Free?
December 17, 2022
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In the 20-teens, the plastic-free lifestyle was getting almost as much attention as the Whip… The post Whatever Happened to Plastic-Free? appeared first on Earth911.
Fix-It Guy: 3 Easy 5-Minute DIY Appliance Fixes
December 16, 2022
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After 30 years of being an appliance technician, I have found three quick and easy… The post Fix-It Guy: 3 Easy 5-Minute DIY Appliance Fixes
Loop Introduces First National Cloth Diaper Service
December 15, 2022
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TRENTON, N.J..- Today, the global reuse platform Loop, a reusable packaging program from TerraCycle, announced the Loop Diaper Service, the first nationally available cloth diaper service