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The Fast Fashion Backlash Is Fueling a Sustainability Revolution

Scientific American

JUNE 17, 2025

The fashion industry is also responsible for up to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions—more than the aviation and shipping industries combined. The problem becomes even worse when you consider that most clothes make a quick trip to the landfill, where they’ll emit greenhouse gases such as methane.

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JUNE 18, 2025

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JULY 21, 2025

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How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored

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JULY 28, 2025

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JUNE 16, 2025

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The USDA announced the cancellation of $148M in ‘woke’ grants. Then it went dark.

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AUGUST 1, 2025

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How are EV batteries (actually) recycled?

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling is crucial to a sustainable, electrified transportation system. A substantial portion of key minerals for electrifying could come from recycled batteries by 2050, dramatically reducing the need for new mining. The recycler takes the battery pack apart into smaller modules.

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Upcycling Plastic Waste Into Graphite Could Facilitate Transition To Electric Vehicles, Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

By Jennifer Matthews, Penn State News Upcycling plastic waste into graphite, used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, could positively contribute to the global economy, preserving resources, saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to Penn State researchers. president and CEO.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Accurate recycling rates are not available and even those that are available are suspect, but it is widely claimed that only 9% of plastic (one of the most reused materials) is recycled. Bill McDonough and Michael Braungart later acknowledge flaws in their reasoning in their not nearly as popular follow up book, The Upcycle.

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Seven Steps to Sustainable Gardening

Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 29, 2021

ANS Biogeochemist Michelle Gannon started seedlings in upcycled containers. In addition, locally grown plants have not been shipped across the country or the world, so they have lower fuel and transportation costs, including lower emissions of greenhouse gases, than some options available in big box stores.

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Fort Collins Fashion: A Sustainable Revolution

HumanNature

MAY 1, 2024

of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than the aviation industry itself. Swaps allow students to come together to share, recycle, and reinvent their wardrobes. The initiative hosts mending workshops and provides upcycling education for both students and community members. It’s a community and social mindset.

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

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 purchasing recycled plastic products you are helping to close the loop of the circular economy. Recycled Ocean Plastic Eyewear.

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