Everyone knows that Styrofoam is bad for the planet, but do you know exactly why? Here’s a hint: it’s not just about biodegradability. Styrofoam has become such an accepted everyday product that people often…
Fredrica Syren:
As you may have read this month, I have joined the Plastic-Free July Challenge. One very good reason for avoiding plastic is that it is chemical laden. Most of us have heard of…
By Fredrica Syren:
France is once again proving to be a pioneer as a country by making changes that will benefit the planet. They already have banned plastic bags and food waste for grocery stores,…
By Fredrica Syren:
They might be itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, but they are a big problem for our environment. Microbeads, tiny beads less than 5 millimeters, are used as exfoliants, and are not only in…
By Fredrica Syren:
Ok, so the wait is over. The first state in the U.S. to hop on the plastic-ban bandwagon is California. Yay!!!! California’s Governor Jerry Brown signed the plastic ban bill (SB270), making…
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