plastic pollution
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Meet the Woman Pioneering Sustainable Change in Fashion
Maxine Bédat advocates for improved transparency and sustainability goals within the apparel industry.
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Quiz: Plastics 101
Though you likely use plastic every day, how much do you really know about this “Material of a Thousand Uses”?
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This Earth Day, Choose the Planet Over Plastics
In keeping with the theme of Earth Day 2024, how do we reduce global plastic pollution and ensure a more sustainable future?
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How Do We Clean Up All That Ocean Plastic?
A number of organizations are attempting to clean up the water, but solving the problem of ocean plastic pollution will also require big changes on land.
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You Asked: Should I Buy Biodegradable Materials If My Trash Just Goes to a Landfill?
Our expert says: It’s better than adding another piece of plastic to the problem.
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Now’s the Time For Lawmakers to Care About Microplastics
Regulating these tiny, ubiquitous bits of plastic will not only address a public health threat, but also our dependence on fossil fuels.
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Waste in the World of COVID-19
Single-use plastics are having a revival. Some of the changes have been brought on not by necessity, but by the powerful plastics lobby taking advantage of a time of crisis.
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Plastic, Paper or Cotton: Which Shopping Bag is Best?
Which bag should an environmentally responsible, health-conscious shopper use during this time of coronavirus?
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More Plastic Is On the Way: What It Means for Climate Change
Fossil fuel companies are ramping up production of virgin plastics, with huge potential consequences for climate and the environment.
