You’ve probably heard about the three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle, listed in the order we should try to follow them. While recycling is last on the list, it’s still a better option than tossing our waste into the trash, as it avoids our waste ending up in our landfills. There are three big problems…
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When looking for a healthy and recyclable snack for all ages, apple sauce pouches come to mind. TerraCycle and North Coast have partnered to create a free recycling program for North Coast apple sauce pouches and caps to make new recycled products. But before they get there, all North Coast apple products began as an…
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The flick of a cigarette onto pavement, dirt, sand, or water seems harmless. Contrary to popular belief, though, cigarette butts aren’t just made of paper, so they won’t biodegrade or dissolve. A cigarette butt is actually composed of cellulose acetate, a type of plastic that only breaks down into smaller, polluting pieces. Not only that, but cigarette butts also contain toxic compounds that can harm ecosystems and water supplies.
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Moving out for the first time can be a challenge! Especially when trying to be sustainable. It can feel overwhelming to furnish a new room and figure out what’s for dinner every night. How do you juggle between take-out and living on your own? This transition is an opportunity to start sustainable habits. Here are some tips for this year’s Sustainable Dorm Room.
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with a prep-time of 4 hours just isn’t at the top of priorities for the day. Here are some of those situations, and how our partners at Freeli can save the day.
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Summers are getting hotter, waters are rising, and landfills are crowding. The state of climate change and plastic pollution can no longer be ignored, and the personal care industry is a huge part of it.
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