The world is in trouble. Although much of the eco-problems we’re dealing with, the big contributors to climate change and pollution are at the feet of corporations, that doesn’t mean that we, the individuals of the world, shouldn’t do anything at all to try and make things better. This article has five pretty simple things you can start or think about starting this year.
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Philadelphia To Build Compost Site – the city is focusing on sustainability
Philadelphia is opening a city wide composting facility to help tackle their garbage problem. The single facility will be compost waste from 30-35 recreation centers with plans to scale up to all of them. In addition to the main site, there will be eleven other sites round the city to serve the community directly.
Read MoreLush Moves Towards Carbon Positive Packaging – company begins using cork for big changes
This isn’t a big step but Lush has moved to using cork instead of plastic creating what might be the first “carbon positive” packaging ever. The company has gone to great lengths to ensure that their packaging is emissions friendly and ethically sourced and despite the small size, still deserves a round of applause.
Read MoreVermicomposting Toilet – conveyor belts and worms for a better outdoor bathroom experience
Humans make a lot of waste. Some of it is natural. I’m talking about using the bathroom which is a gross topic but an important one because when we’re out in nature, we need to go somewhere and just digging a hole in the ground isn’t always a good solution. The Vermicomposting Toilet is the future of outdoor lavatories.
Read MoreGarbage to Garden – curbside composting for sustainable living
Most people have a recycling bucket next to their trashcan for the city or town to pick up when they do the garbage run. This is great but what if we could take it one step further and add a composting bucket to the list? Garbage to Garden is the Maine company that is making composting as simple as taking out the trash.
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