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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Greenbuilding Law

Despite that the Zero Waste movement peaked in about 1998, in the modern context of Net Zero from Net Zero Energy to Net Zero Carbon, we are today with surprising frequency asked about a business being able to claim it is Zero Waste. Working toward a world without waste is unquestionably a worthy mission. Governments in the U.S.

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Managing Ghost Gear in Mexico

Ocean Conservancy

This blog was written by Claudia Cecilia Olimón, the Latin America GGGI Project Coordinator Consultant for Ocean Conservancy. She has more than 12 years working in ocean conservation. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Holds a MSc. in Ecosystem Management, a BSc. in Social Communication and a tech.

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48 Eco Friendly Products You Can Buy Today to Help Stop Plastic Pollution

Onya

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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Kathleen Hebert: Protecting the Puget Sound through Activism and Investment

Washington Nature

by Anya Blaney The catastrophic demise of sea stars prompted Kathleen Hebert, a tidepool enthusiast, to start working immediately on the conservation of the waters surrounding her home in the Pacific Northwest. In 2015, she became a Northwest Conservation Philanthropy Fellow.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 1.18.22

PA Environment Daily

Million DOE Contract To Target Upcycling Plastic Waste -- Register Now For PA Chapter American Water Works Assn. Annual Conference April 25-27 In State College [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Of Environmental Educators Webinar: Feb. What’s Your Community Doing?

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 5.12.22

PA Environment Daily

Other States/National/International -- E&E ClimateWire: Why Biden Isn’t Preaching Energy Conservation -- PA Capital-Star: Biden Administration Vows To Speed Up Environmental Permits For Infrastructure Projects -- The Hill Guest Essay: Clean Energy Can Light A New Path Forward For Former Coal Communities - U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?