Everyone knows what 24/7/365 means – this series of numbers isn’t a winning lottery number, it’s a poetic expression of our around-the-clock attentiveness to world and cultural events. But here’s a new one for you: 349/8/77. Any guesses? There are now 349 U.S. cities and counties with some form of single-use plastic ban or taxes, …
When we first started seeing products promoted for their “ocean plastic” content we thought it would be a niche market. We were very wrong. It’s turning into its own trendy category in fashion and household products. Excuse us for just one second as our heads explode. Certain brands and retailers are seeking kudos for sourcing …
True or false, vegan leather is good for the environment? First, a clue. Vegan leather is indeed animal-free because it’s usually made from polyvinyl chloride – also called PVC. It’s a type of plastic used in lots of durable products. It’s also pretty toxic and contains dangerous chemical additives including phthalates, lead, and cadmium which …
Trying to cut out single-use plastic from your routine can feel… overwhelming. We hear it over and over from friends when they talk about their own attempts. As if feeling surrounded by the stuff is not daunting enough, when they look around they see so many other people merrily using as much plastic as they …
Many of our daily rituals and practices are so routine we never stop to think about their origin, and the same can be said about some of the symbols we look to day-to-day for guidance. Take, for instance, the ubiquitous recycling triangle printed on millions of consumer products and packages. We see it everywhere, but …
I’m convinced that most home remodeling projects begin innocently with moving a lamp or putting a picture frame on a different side table. Same goes for reducing the single-use plastic we all consume – little steps first, big changes later. Here are 3 simple things you can do grocery shopping that will lessen your single-use …
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Why Do Plastics Last For Years? Why does plastic last so long? Although I was terrible at chemistry in high school, I can remember this factoid. Plastic is made from a chain of 8 carbon atoms. Carbon is a basic building block. If you snap 8 of them together, you can make a durable, waterproof, …
Californians are accustomed to being at the forefront of important environmental movements. It’s hard to imagine our beautiful state without its landmark protections for our air, water, coastline and other majestic ecosystems. In 2006, we created the country’s first carbon trading system and in 2018 we pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. Now we …
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It’s easy to feel daunted by the environmental challenges in the news every day. It can seem like these industrial-size issues are more than individuals can tackle. But the truth is, individuals are the key to changing the headlines from bad to good. The trick is acting in unison, which becomes a lot easier when …
Aspiration Recycling describes people’s momentary feeling of optimism that the waste in their hand may be destined for a round trip if they put it in the recycling bin. In fact, very little we toss out these days can be recycled. Let’s discuss a few examples of the leading rejects. The Top Five Items You …