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How Does Black Friday Impact the Environment?
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How Does Black Friday Impact the Environment?
By Tamara Davison on November 5, 2024

Black Friday is one of the year’s busiest shopping periods, with US consumers spending roughly $9.8 billion on lucrative deals during the discount-filled weekend in 2022.

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The Environmental Impact of the Beauty Industry
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The Environmental Impact of the Beauty Industry
By Tamara Davison on November 5, 2024

The beauty market has expanded over the last few decades — and to meet rising demand, many brands have inadvertently made their environmental footprint worse.

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The Importance of Environmental Sustainability
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The Importance of Environmental Sustainability
By Beth Howell on November 5, 2024

It's estimated that plastic releases more emissions per year than aviation and shipping, which is mostly down to its reliance on oil, contributing to climate change. And given humans throw...

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What is Environmental Sustainability?
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What is Environmental Sustainability?
By Beth Howell on November 5, 2024

Our planet is in a state of flux. This summer, some European regions have seen temperatures reach a record-breaking 115.5 °F (46.4 °C). Just weeks later, the Alps received heavy snowfall in...

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What Are the 6 Most Common Sources of Ocean Pollution?
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What Are the 6 Most Common Sources of Ocean Pollution?
By Beth Howell on November 5, 2024

There are now an estimated 170 trillion particles of plastic in the ocean, according to a recent study by 5 Gyres. That’s roughly 21,250 pieces of plastic for every person on the planet.

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Top 6 Ways to Clean up the Oceans
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Top 6 Ways to Clean up the Oceans
By Beth Howell on November 5, 2024

It's estimated that about 11 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans each year, according to Ocean Conservancy, which takes a massive toll on marine life and contributes to climate...

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Top 9 Ways to Avoid Greenwashing in Your Business
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Top 9 Ways to Avoid Greenwashing in Your Business
By Tamara Davison on September 23, 2024

Greenwashing — where companies deceptively inflate their environmental credentials — is no longer just a buzzword. It’s a rising trend, and many business leaders know they’re doing it.

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Plastic Crisis: The Most Polluted Countries in the World
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Plastic Crisis: The Most Polluted Countries in the World
By Tamara Davison on September 20, 2024

Humans produce more than 400 million tons of plastic waste every single year, according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).

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How Much Plastic Actually Gets Recycled?
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How Much Plastic Actually Gets Recycled?
By Tamara Davison on September 11, 2024

Humans produce more than 141 million tons of plastic packaging every single year (Wrap, 2023).

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The History of Plastic: When Was It Invented?
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The History of Plastic: When Was It Invented?
By Tamara Davison on September 6, 2024

Imagine a world without plastic — one where our oceans are pollution-free, and we don’t worry about microplastics in our food.

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