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Taking an inventory of the global plastics problem

Envirotec Magazine

The vast majority ends up in landfills, where its slow degradation allows it to accumulate, while pervasive microplastics have been found everywhere, from inside living bodies to the bottom of the ocean. “At In addition to the greenhouse gas emissions, the energy expended in the GPPTN is estimated to be the equivalent of 1.5

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Tires are saving us — and killing us, too

The Verge: Energy

Every major tire manufacturer globally is raising its game — not only in terms of performance in the face of bigger, heavier electric cars but also in terms of environmental impact. Renewable materials are finding their way into modern tires, and there’s even greener rubber on the horizon, too. When it rains, it is carried away.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. You can find Tangent Materials green product certifications on their website.