A Look at Plastics’ Toll – And What We Can Do About It

A Look at Plastics’ Toll – And What We Can Do About It

April 30, 2018

Plastic continues to be one of the most controversial materials to use when making or packaging products. While production costs and misuse the material is a global environmental problem, there are ways to help mitigate damage caused by the commonly mishandled material. The Problem Before we get down to business, let's first take a look [...]

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Sustainable Camping: How to Repurpose Junk into Useful Camping Supplies

Sustainable Camping: How to Repurpose Junk into Useful Camping Supplies

July 10, 2017

Camping is a popular activity for people of all ages, but if done irresponsibly, it can inflict serious harm on the environment. Making an effort to enjoy the outdoors while minimizing your footprint can make a world of difference. You can help by doing anything from cleaning the site before you leave, to repurposing used [...]

 

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How Commerce Is Helping Us Clean Up Ocean Plastic

How Commerce Is Helping Us Clean Up Ocean Plastic

May 05, 2017

You already know that literal tons of plastic are floating in the oceans, causing a plethora of ecological and health-related problems. Aside from keeping plastics waste out of the ocean, some companies are now actively pulling the plastic out to be reused as feedstock for production. Who are they and how can you better utilize [...]

 

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Sustainable Cooperation: How Caring For Our Planet Helps Us Care for Each Other

Sustainable Cooperation: How Caring For Our Planet Helps Us Care for Each Other

April 19, 2017

We live on a planet that supports over seven billion people. There are cities and settlements on every continent, in every climate, barring only the harshest, most inhospitable environments. Although we have so much space and have thrived thus far, we consume so much that the waste we create is threatening the well-being of our [...]

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Kimberly-Clark Turns Gloves into Furniture with RightCycle

Kimberly-Clark Turns Gloves into Furniture with RightCycle

February 17, 2017

When it comes to recycling, people focus on the big four materials: metals, glass, paper, and plastics. However, those aren’t the only materials that need a second, third, or fourth life. Heck, even some objects within those categories aren’t able to be properly recycled. Kimberly-Clark Professional is taking on these niches, honing in on recycling [...]

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How Precious Plastic is Reshaping Our Waste Problem

How Precious Plastic is Reshaping Our Waste Problem

August 20, 2016

It's often all too easy for businesses to dismiss recycling and green initiatives as too costly to implement compared to conventional methods. After all, a good capitalist knows one ought to maximize revenue while minimizing expenses, right? But just as rent or property taxes, equipment, wages, and whatever else you care to list off your books is considered [...]

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