Do Scientists Have A New Weapon To Fight Plastic Pollution?
Imagine, for a moment, if we could make PET and PEF plastics break down in a matter of weeks or months, instead of years. If we could gather up the tons of plastic waste that's choking our oceans and landfills, sprinkle some fairy dust on it, and watch it melt away, what could that do to help us ease the burden of plastic pollution on our environment?A lot.
Help National Parks Fight Plastic Pollution
Over the past few decades, our nation's national parks have done their part in decreasing plastic pollution and the harmful effects on our country's most treasured examples of natural beauty. At different times, they've had federal support backing their policies; however, while these matters are in a constant state of flux, one thing never changes: the dedication of those in leadership of our national parks services to fight plastic pollution.
Recycling Animal Waste Into Paper
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, or so the old saying goes, and that’s been true for animal waste products ever since humans figured out how to herd. However, while manure has been used as fertilizer by farmers for ages, it turns out that there are other ways of recycling animal waste.
3 Ways To Promote Environmental Sustainability At Work
Adopting a sustainable office can offer several benefits. And it's the best way to go green.
2 Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Have you wondered where that plastic bottle you use end up after throwing it in the trash? What is the importance of reducing our plastic use? Should you take part in recycling?Most of the plastic that goes to the ocean is plastic, as 80 percent of marine trash comes from land. Yes, we use our ocean as our trash bin.
What Happens When You Recycle?
We've all heard the mantra 'reuse, reduce, recycle', but how many of us actually know what that means? Around 75% of all waste in the US is recyclable, yet only 30% actually gets recycled. The 70% that is not recycled then gets sent to a landfill to degrade over time, or it is sent to be incinerated.
Why Buy Products Designed For The Circular Economy?
Circular economy products won't only benefit the environment; it will also aid the consumers. Re-manufacturing is a vital part of the circular economic shift.
3 Fun Ways to Prioritize Recycling in the Office
Sometimes appealing to a person's better nature is all it takes to promote recycling; however, when the days are long and schedules are packed, it's easy to fall back into old patterns and routines.If you're finding that recycling in the workplace isn't always top of mind, consider one of these fun, motivational tools.
