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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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Seven Steps to Sustainable Gardening

Academy of Natural Sciences

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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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.