Grist

JUNE 5, 2024

We see them taking to the streets, demanding action, and holding policymakers accountable, and we believe their passion could change the world. Victoria and Justin Huang, two 17-year-olds from The Woodlands College Park High School in Texas, designed a system that filters microplastic particles out of water using ultrasound waves.

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Microplastics Plastics Health Pollution 87

DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2024

Last week at the New York State Capitol, more than 300 advocates joined lawmakers for a rally to urge the passage of a landmark waste reduction bill that proponents say is the best piece of legislation in the country aimed at lessening plastic trash. percent of the plastic waste produced in the country per year.

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Plastics Waste Waste Recycling 81

DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 4, 2024

In response to DeSmog’s findings, Ad Net Zero said its award entry forms ask for specific evidence of real-world impact from sustainability campaigns in areas such as food waste or greenhouse gas emissions, and that promoting such work could inspire change in the industry.

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Fossil fuels Pollution Plastics Sustainability 128

The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Join the pledge for an eco-friendly Christmas in alternative to the wasteful model imposed by our society. The plastic gift was definitely more than welcome for giant corporations such as Coca cola: Currently the biggest plastic polluter in the world. Because of the tons of plastic waste we create! A zero plastic waste boost.

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Plastics Pollution Microplastics Recycling 370

Grist

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Space travel has been criticized, then and now, as a waste of money and resources and a distraction from more pressing problems. People definitely reported feelings of awe, but clearly at a much lower level of intensity than actually being there,” Yaden said.

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Earth Day Home Energy Monitoring Ozone Energy Monitor 96

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

We explain our current waste crisis in detail, before defining an effective business waste management strategy to reduce packaging waste. Use the links below to navigate this guide: The need for sustainable packaging: Giving perspective to our waste crisis. The 6 types of retail packaging waste. That is, 17.6

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Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 28, 2021

Disposable coffee cups, plastic straws, throwaway dish ware, and excessive food packaging – these are the waste products of a fast-paced modern life built on convenience. Do individuals use these disposable waste items at home? Excessive waste harms biodiversity both directly (e.g.

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Technology Climate change Biodiversity Sustainability 147