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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. But it is not easy.

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Fort Collins Fashion: A Sustainable Revolution

HumanNature

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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May 16 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

Million Poconos Residents Support More Action To Protect ‘Exceptional Value’ Streams, New Poll Finds North Penn Water Authority, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Hold May 20 Groundbreaking, May 21 Planting Day For Rain Garden Project In Skippack Twp., The May 16 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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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. The post Managing Ghost Gear in Mexico appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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Seven Steps to Sustainable Gardening

Academy of Natural Sciences

ANS Biogeochemist Michelle Gannon started seedlings in upcycled containers. Now is also a good time to hunt through the previous years’ supplies and use up old seeds or other materials that may otherwise have gone to waste. Find ways to conserve water. Under what conditions will your plants be grown? Start a compost pile.

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3 Ways You Can #SeaTheChange

Ocean Conservancy

Reduce Waste at Home. Here are some easy places you can reduce plastic waste in your life: Straws pose a real danger to many ocean animals. You can take our Food Wrapper Challenge to find ways to reduce this form of waste in your home. Reducing waste at home isn’t the only challenge that needs your help. Get creative!

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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.