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Plastic Pushback: Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics

Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM

The Bahamas is joining such countries as Antigua, Belize, Kenya and the United Kingdom in moving to ban plastics linked to marine litter.

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Rebirthing Books: New Life for Old Friends

Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM

Rather than letting books collect dust at home, we can donate them to local, national and international efforts that redistribute them to readers and underfunded libraries worldwide.

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Corporate Conscience: Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

Sep 28, 2018 11:58AM

McDonald’s plans to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by 165 million tons in 12 years, and Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer plans to wholly rely on renewable sources for energy in seven years.

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Debris Drop-Off: Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters

Sep 28, 2018 11:58AM

The number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland has dropped by 30 percent following those countries setting fees on bags.

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Last Straw: Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless

Sep 28, 2018 11:58AM

To end the pollution caused by 500 million discarded plastic straws daily in the U.S., eateries are forgoing them, cities are banning them, and groups are selling bamboo and silicone replacements.

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America: Places that Encourage Healthy Living

Sep 28, 2018 11:57AM ● By Avery Mack

Blue Zone cities nationwide are making life for their citizens longer and better by encouraging healthy eating, regular exercise and activities that further connection.

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Zero Waste Lifestyle: Ways to Make Far Less Trash

Aug 31, 2018 12:10PM ● By Avery Mack

Light-years beyond the idea of basic decluttering is the concept of zero waste, which means adopting everyday strategies like halting junk mail and adopting gently used, pre-loved items in order to live lightly on the planet.

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Sunny Success: New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM

Investors worldwide invested more in solar power than in any other single energy technology in 2017.

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Flower Power: Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM

British farmers are planting wildflowers to understand if the presence of pest-eating insects can make their use of pesticide a last rather than first resort.

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After Plastic: New Eco-Packaging Options Underway

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM

As leading industries turn their attention to adopt sustainable principles, engineers and inventors are developing product packaging bioplastics that readily degrade.

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