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Plastic pollution is one of our top environmental concerns—and the humble straw is a major contributor to the mess. Why Plastic Straws Are Bad for The Environment Not so plastic-fantastic straws rank in the top ten most common trash items found floating in the sea—or washed up on the beach—by cleanup organizations. They’ve even been found in the stomachs of whales and lodged ... Continue Reading
Kids learn about sustainability by watching you incorporate eco-friendly practices into your family routine. This post from Mindbodygreen shows how to lead by example and make it a game! Sustainability can be a hard concept for adults to grasp, let alone children. The talks I have with my two young children about our "green lifestyle" take time and patience, but they are worth ... Continue Reading
The breakthrough, spurred by the discovery of plastic-eating bugs at a Japanese dump, could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis A mutant enzyme that can eat plastic indicates a way to recycle clear plastic bottles back into clear plastic bottles. This post from The Guardian highlights how this may help fight plastic pollution. Scientists have created a mutant ... Continue Reading
Is silicone a safe plastic alternative for your kitchen? The jury is still out on this one. This post from MindBodyGreen discusses silicone’s safety profile and shares tips for using silicone. As consumers become more wary of the chemicals they’re putting into their bodies, more and more research is coming out about the potential health risks of plastic and plastic ... Continue Reading
Every single thing we do has an impact on the planet—good or bad. When you flush the toilet, jot down a note, throw a load of laundry into the dryer, drive to work, or order a steak, you’re directly affecting plants, animals, and ecosystems all over the globe. Luckily, as awareness spreads, it becomes easier to make choices to go green, to use organic, to recycle, to reduce ... Continue Reading
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