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By Fredrica Syren: Sweden has had strict standards limiting emissions from waste since the 1980s. Most emissions have fallen by between 90 and 99 percent since then, thanks to ongoing technical development and better waste sorting. So How does Sweden do this? Compared to the U.S., Sweden is a very …

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By Larraine Roulston: Great news from Adidas! This year, the global sportswear manufacturer is moving towards eliminating all virgin plastic from its products entering its retail stores, warehouses, distribution centers and offices. The company has  pledged to use only recycled plasticsby 2024. Their commitment will prevent an estimated 40 tons …

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By Larraine Roulston:  Recycling has emerged as a bustling new industry investing in job opportunities that include collection, source separation, innovating products with recycled content, and providing continuous public education. By recycling, fewer resources are sent to landfills. As well as being more energy and water efficient, in comparison to …

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By Jackie Edwards: In 2016, a total of 55 U.S. poison control centers received over 2 million calls about human poison exposure. Cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of those. These chemical products accomplish the task but also bring to the table a lot of risks, including jeopardizing your …

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By Larraine Roulston: Recyclable items that are not part of municipal collection programs make recycling inconvenient for citizens. To address this issue, the following retailers have stepped up to make recycling their products, as well as those of their competitors, easier for customers. Apple, best known for its computers, has …

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ByFredrica Syren: We’re drowning in waste! Yes, you read that right. The fact is that, all over the world, we create more than 3.5 million tons of trash… every day! And, sadly, that number is growing. And it is 10 times greater than it was 10 years ago. I think …

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By Larraine Roulston: July has been declared “Plastic-Free Month.”Since the invention of plastic, we have been provided with many of its conveniences. During this decade, however, we have come to recognize its harmful consequences and are now striving to reduce the amount we use. Biodegradable plastics do not degrade, and …

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By Kim Robson: Homebiogasis a brilliant off-grid system that generates clean energy without using any electricity and allows you to properly treat your household waste. The system produces as much as two to three hours of cooking gas every day by processing food scraps or animal waste. The Homebiogas bioreactor …

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By Larraine Roulston: Many people have viewed photographs showing the horrific amounts of discarded plastics found onthe world’s land and in its oceans. Recently a small pilot study, entitled ReThink Plastic, reinforces the notion that we also should reduce our physical exposure to it. Viewed as a health hazard, many …

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By Kim Robson: This is the perfect time of year for throwing a fun summer party for family and friends. The weather is perfect for hanging around outside in nature with food, drinks and loved ones. But how to do it with zero waste? Instead of relying on lots of …

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