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Best of GBB in 2020: Green Businesses Leading the Sustainable Business Movement

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Their labels are also made with 100% recycled paper and they have created a paint pouch that uses 80% less plastic than standard paint cans. Founded in 2001, Martinrea International is one of the leading Tier One automotive suppliers of vehicle parts, assemblies and modules. MARTINREA INTERNATIONAL.

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The Sierra Club's Top 20 Cool Schools

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Seattle University Score: 79.41 | Seattle, Washington After the pandemic altered Earth Day plans, Seattle U unveiled a virtual event complete with Earth Talks. This year, the group implemented a reverse osmosis system in a Thai community; it cleans drinking water and eliminates locals’ need for plastic bottles.

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Earth Day History: Transformation of a Celebration – Part 2

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Earth Day History and Transformation. The launch of Earth Day back in 1970 marked a turning point for environmentalism and planet activists worldwide. We’re using more plastic. In the 1970s, 35 million tonnes of plastic was produced globally, mounting to 381 million tonnes in 2015. billion hectares in 2015.

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The Transformation of Earth Day: What Has Changed and What To Expect – Part 2

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How Earth Day Has Transformed Through Changing Trends. The launch of Earth Day back in 1970 marked a turning point for environmentalism and planet activists worldwide. We’re using more plastic. In the 1970s, 35 million tonnes of plastic was produced globally, mounting to 381 million tonnes in 2015.

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