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‘We can’t recycle our way out’

Grist

Other concerns center on the greenhouse gas emissions of the chemical recycling process and, in the case of turning plastics into fuels, burning the end products, and whether those climate costs are less than those caused by creating virgin plastic. Everybody around me is like, ‘You can’t do that.’ Yeah, actually, I think I can.’”. “How

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Tires are saving us — and killing us, too

The Verge: Energy

Location: “Hevea trees are primarily grown in Southeast Asia,” he says, “while guayule is grown in the Southwestern US.” Bridgestone’s goal is also 2050 but is introducing models now with an increased focus on sustainability, like the Turanza EV , made of 50 percent renewable and recycled materials. Chief among them?

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Need eco-friendly gifts for friends? We’ve got you covered.

AGreenLiving

While compiling your list of besties to share the joy of the season with, look into companies dedicated to protecting the health of the planet, animals and customers too. Artist Yi Hsuan Sung developed the material from a gel sourced from red seaweed and ubiquitous in food throughout Asia.