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Do you toss your straw in the trash when you’re done with your drink? Many of us do, without thinking twice about it. But what if there was a more sustainable option? PLA straws are made from plant-based materials and are biodegradable and compostable. So when you’re finished with them, you can throw them in …
As we move into the new year, it’s important to be mindful of our impact on the environment. One way to do this is by recycling. Recycling helps to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and save energy. Here are ten recycling statistics that show just how important recycling is for our planet. 1. In 2021, at …
Sustainable textiles like bamboo are “green” and “eco-friendly.” Bamboo Fibers are a naturally readily available biodegradable environment-friendly textile material. Not only is it one of the fastest growing plants in the world. (Certain bamboo species can grow over 30 inches daily.) But it also has anti-bacterial properties and can aid in UV protection. Fun Fact: …
A study was conducted in several random areas of the oceans around the world. It proved in finding a collective junk pile of over 12 million pieces of litter, trash, and debris taken from the waters. This analysis was taken from only small parts of the ocean. Up to 80 percent of the trash surveyed …
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Many organizations are focusing on centralizing their business strategy around sustainability—they realize how well they can do by being good. And that’s great! But what does it mean to integrate sustainability into your business? Related: How to Boost Sustainability in Restaurants Sustainability in Business Defined Having a sustainable business means operating without making a negative …
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Sustainability is unquestionably a progressively crucial buzzword these days, particularly in the business world. Changing worldwide viewpoints and increased knowledge of humankind’s harmful impact on the environment are prompting a shift in customer behavior. Considering that in 2016, global searches for sustainable products have increased by 71%, it’s safe to say that customers are opting …
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Humans manufacture massive amounts of products that are quickly utilized and disposed of in local landfills. Many of these products contain various chemicals to make them more useful and provide them with a range of helpful characteristics. However, many of these chemicals are exceedingly problematic. They have proven themselves to be harmful to both people …
Someone once said how destructively remarkable it is that the human race creates extremely long-lasting products that not even Mother Nature can digest. The first plastic prototypes were created in the 1860s as a material that would revolutionize the everyday lives of human beings. At that time, billiard balls were made from the ivory tusks …
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Some environmental experts believe that the plastic pollution slowly destroying the planet is more destructive than the fallout effects of nuclear bombs detonating simultaneously across the world. The problem is that the effect of plastic pollution is happening slowly and out of sight. And even when the impact of plastic pollution is shown to people, …
Sustainability is an important goal that businesses across all industries should be diligently striving for to help protect the health of the environment. Restaurants, in particular, need to be doubling down on their efforts to utilize sustainable practices and products to combat issues related to climate change and decrease damage done to ecosystems from the …
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Carbon offsetting is a massive industry, and it seems straightforward—when you participate in an activity that generates carbon emissions, you pay to remove the equivalent emissions elsewhere, balancing out your impact. But under the surface, carbon offsetting is a little more complicated. When done responsibly, carbon offsetting is an effective part of a carbon reduction …
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The scariest thing about plastics is that if nothing is done to stop its slow suffocation and destruction of the planet’s ecology, plastic may become a permanent feature of our ocean’s ecosystems. So much plastic pollutes marine environments, and especially in the form of microparticles in our oceans that birds, fish, and other marine life …
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Suppose you’ve been paying close attention to efforts regarding environmental conservation over the past several years. In that case, you may remember the movement surrounding the need to replace plastic drinking straws with sustainable, biodegradable alternatives that won’t end up adding to landfills or littering the world’s coastlines. This article intends to explore the importance …
As time goes on, more and more landfills continue to be created worldwide as we endeavor to find new locations to store our trash and various discarded objects. While efforts are being made to promote recycling programs and a range of other methods to limit the amount of garbage we’re putting into the earth, they’ve …
Plastic has undeniably made our everyday lives more convenient, but the truth is that single-use plastic ends up in the ocean and various waterways, harming marine wildlife around the world. Let’s look at 10 of the worst single-use plastics you should avoid and some eco-friendly alternatives! Related: 20 Best Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Kitchen Products What …
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As ESG—environmental, social, and governance—issues make their way towards the top of board’s and stakeholder’s priority lists, third-party organizations have begun developing ways to measure companies’ efforts. Is a company not meeting environmental impact compliance obligations? Are equity and diversity putting a company’s reputation at risk? ESG ratings and reports answer questions like these. Those …
It’s essential that everyone does their part to help take care of the planet. A great way to do this is to start using sustainable household products that can be relied on for an extended period without ending up at the top of a landfill. The following are twenty of the best ecologically friendly kitchen …
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More and more, it seems like plastic is at the forefront of many conversations in today’s society. With over 300 million tons of plastic waste produced each year, it’s important to create ways to limit its use. Considering that plastic was all we knew when it came to shopping and storing goods, it’s an immense …
Sustainability is a term that has gained a lot more attention over the past few years. With the seriousness of climate change, people are becoming more aware of their carbon footprint and its impact on the Earth. As a result, it’s slowly affecting how people choose what products they want to buy and where they …
Reduce, reuse, recycle. We’ve all seen the tag line somewhere. It’s the rallying cry of many people in the sustainability movement. But is it accurate? No one can argue that reducing and reusing are the best solutions, but what about recycling? Unfortunately, recycling in America is completely broken and ineffective. In a recent Scientific American …
In my previous blogs I have written about the truth of what happens with industrial composting and recycling, and why I don’t believe they are the answer to solving the plastic waste crisis. But if neither of these commonly accepted practices are the answer, what is? First, it’s important to clarify something. Industrial composting and …
Chances are that at some point you’ve come across a straw, cup, or other food packaging product that was labeled 100% compostable. You likely saw the claim, thought it was great, it was an eco-friendly product, and went about your day. Like most people, you probably didn’t read the fine print, look for any certification, …
Compost is simply the term for what organic material becomes after it decomposes. This organic material is perfect for adding to gardens or farms to help plants grow as it mirrors a natural process. There are many reasons that people start composting, but some of the biggest are reducing environmental impact, creating natural fertilizer, and …
Plastic straws are becoming unfashionable in the United States and around the world. Pollution from plastic is becoming a massive problem as they choke our landfills and fill the ocean with tons of garbage every day. Sadly, there will be more plastic taking up space in the sea than fish by 2050. The public has …
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