How Does Plastic Affect Climate Change?
Plastics release 1.8 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases per year, which equates to 3.4% of the world’s emissions.
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Top 21 Facts About Recycling
Recycling has become critical to combatting broader environmental challenges as landfills grow worldwide.
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Interview: Sarah-Jeanne Royer on How Plastic Linked to Climate Change
Sarah-Jeanne Royer is an oceanographer and post-doctoral researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, based in California.
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What Is Waste Management — And Why Is It So Important?
Municipal solid waste (MSW) is projected to reach 3.4 billion tons worldwide by 2050 – and that’s a lot of material that needs to be dealt with (or prevented!) properly.
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Best Sustainable Workout Clothes Brands to Watch Out For in 2024
At least 12% of people start their fitness journeys in January, contributing to a spike in annual gym signups, according to the IHRSA. Many simply want to feel healthier as we head toward...
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What Is Sustainable Ecommerce — And How Can It Benefit Your Business?
The rise of the conscious consumer is well and truly set in motion. In fact, shoppers across all generations are now willing to spend more money on sustainable products, according to Forbes.
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Interview: Tampon Tribe on Sustainable Period Products
Founded by entrepreneurs Jennifer Eden and Gaby Alves, South California-based Tampon Tribe provideshigh-quality menstrual hygiene products made from 100% GOTS and ICEA-certified organic...
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Interview: Kyle LaFond, founder of American Provenance
Frustrated by the chemical clouds of products infiltrating the school hallways, teacher Kyle LaFond challenged his students to create their own personal care items without harsh chemicals. ...
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Interview: Lakshmi Menon on Informal Waste Management in India
Before she joined CleanHub, Lakshmi Menon was working at Hasiru Dala Innovations — a waste management company in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Case study: Holistic Hair Rethinks Plastic in the Beauty Industry
The beauty industry is responsible for producing 120 billion packaging units each year, with only 8.7% of that plastic waste actually being recycled. And the undeniable consequences of...
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