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Aluminum cans vs plastic bottles: which is best for the environment?

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Related: This rechargeable camping headlamp is made out of sustainable wood and recycled aluminum Today, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 80% of the marine debris found in our oceans originated as land-based trash that was not recycled. This allows more municipal recycling programs to stay in service.

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Carbon Accounting: How To Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Green Business Bureau

Use recycled materials when possible, in your supply chains, and when providing resources to your employees (e.g. recycled paper). This causes problems in our oceans, with microplastics residing in food chains. . #9: Energy waste: Waste to energy projects involve capturing methane and then converting it into electricity.

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Carbon Accounting: How To Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Green Business Bureau

Use recycled materials when possible, in your supply chains, and when providing resources to your employees (e.g. recycled paper). This causes problems in our oceans, with microplastics residing in food chains. . #9: Energy waste: Waste to energy projects involve capturing methane and then converting it into electricity.

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