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Don’t Let the Plastics Industry Exploit Coronavirus to Roll Back Progress
A student urges that we stand up to corporate deceit, reinstate plastic-bag bans, and encourage businesses to allow reusables again while adhering to safety protocols.
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COVID-19’s Long-Term Effects on Climate Change—For Better or Worse
Changes in carbon emissions, individual behaviors, and government responses will have a big impact on the environment and our ability to combat climate change.
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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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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.
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You Asked: Does Caring About Plastic Distract From Climate Change?
Short answer: Why not both?
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Why You Should Shop at the Farmers Market
In honor of National Farmers Market Week, a staffer who used to work at the market tells us why farmers markets are valuable community resources.
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You Asked: What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Garbage Bags?
An Earth Institute staffer gives advice on alternative trash bag options and how reduce your need for trash bags altogether.
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Banning Plastic Bags, Town by Town: a Guide
If you’re already doing your part to reduce, reuse and recycle, what more can you do? Start by thinking bigger, but not too big — one community at a time.
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What You Can Do to Fight Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming, but here are some concrete actions we can all take to make a difference.
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
