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Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is a global movement encouraging people everywhere to choose to refuse single-use plastics. By making a conscious effort to replace single-use plastic items with reusable or eco-friendly alternatives, we can help keep our streets and waterways plastic-free. Be part of the pollution solution, and sign up for the Plastic Free July challenge, here.…
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Composting 101: From Rubbish to Riches

Globally one-third of all food produced goes to waste. At retail prices, that’s equal to nearly one trillion dollars in food waste. Given the current climate condition and overflowing landfill sites, mixing food with general waste is no longer a sustainable solution. Now is the time to be composting. Organic waste that is sent to…
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The Hottest Decade in History

The 2010s has been the hottest decade in Earth’s history. As such, it’s taken a toll on the planet and is opening eyes to the urgency for change. According to The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), global temperatures in 2019 were 1.1 °C (2 °F) above the pre-industrial average between 1850 -1900. While this one degree…
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Green Christmas: How to Celebrate Sustainably

It turns out “The most wonderful time of the year” is also the most wasteful. Celebrate the holiday sustainably with these Green Christmas tips. Decorative wrapping paper, festive cards, extra food waste, and used Christmas trees; it’s no wonder the streets are lined with black bags once the big day is done. Household waste increases…
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Emissions Reductions Must Triple to Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change

A new report shows that without drastic action, Earth is headed for warming well beyond the safe 1.5°C levels.