Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 30, 2024

However, for our ocean and the planet, the real fright comes from plastic waste. Plastic candy wrappers, plastic decorations and other plastic waste have serious impacts on our ocean and marine life. Consider composting organic waste, like pumpkins or left over party snacks, and recycling other materials. Love ocean content?

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Onya

JULY 19, 2017

To say plastic pollution is a widespread problem is not doing it justice: Only about 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled with 12% of all plastic waste having been incinerated. By replacing them, you can virtually eliminate your single use plastic waste in that area. Zero Waste Shopping Gear. Reusable Bread Bag.

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HumanNature

MAY 1, 2024

Each year, millions of tons of textile waste are discarded, their vibrant colors dulled by the harsh sun, their once-cherished fabrics slowly decomposing. Here, individuals and businesses like the Zero Waste Team and Patchwork Initiative at Colorado State University (CSU) and Create Good Co.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 29, 2021

Many people grow gardens not only for the plants, but also for the cool native wildlife that the garden will attract, such as bees, birds and butterflies. ANS Biogeochemist Michelle Gannon started seedlings in upcycled containers. She also plants parsley to rear black swallowtail butterflies. Start a compost pile.

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