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This luxury eco-lodge in Panama includes a permaculture farm

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Toiletries are all organic, biodegradable and zero-waste, while the en suite shower uses purified rainwater collected on-site. For example, in 2011, The Lodges Community work partnered with the nonprofit organization Education is Power in order to fundraise for educational programs in the local area. +

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Ocean Conservation: Microplastics in the Food Chain

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Not only do new plastic waste deposits still make it into the ecosystem, but because plastic is not biodegradable, it will take decades to rehabilitate the ocean. In recent years, concern has risen about the effect plastic waste could have on human health. Food for thought? So yes, cigarettes are a source of microplastics too.

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OFS furniture is eco-driven from tree to delivery

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The company also places an earth-friendly focus on packaging, using biodegradable foam that keeps furniture safe during shipping, yet reduces to 5% of its size once the unpacking is complete. For transparency in regards to chemicals in its products, OFS provides Health Product Declarations for the top dozen products in its lineup.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

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Educate and encourage stakeholders to use water wisely and maintain the water quality with conscious product use and wastewater disposal. Using a diverse range of synchronous and asynchronous online tools, clients can facilitate discussions, educate, collect insight, and share data reliably with no need to travel.

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Scientists warn we are now entering the plastic age

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Related: Babylegs — the inexpensive, educational way to monitor ocean plastic pollution “Our love of plastic is being left behind in our fossil record ,” said lead researcher Jennifer Brandon at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego.

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Eco-friendly subscription boxes to gift this holiday season

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Goodies on offer in this box are all-natural, cruelty-free and biodegradable. These diapers are made with fibers from renewable bamboo and other biodegradable materials. Kids will rejoice at receiving the eco-friendly Little Pnuts educational toy subscription box. The wipes have no plastic packaging whatsoever.

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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

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The Blue Economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for: economic growth, improved livelihoods, job creation, and ocean ecosystem health. Achieving a sustainable Blue Economy requires amplified conversation, education and intentional efforts in ocean conservation. Without clean water, health is compromised, and lives are endangered.