Posts by Category: Eco Friendly

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Eco Friendly October 17, 2019 posted by

Congestion Pricing – fees to set in traffic? A bright idea to fight emissions

Something that would help out with emissions? Less people driving. Easier said than done though. People have places to be, things to do. To help them choose other transportation options, one suggestion is congestion pricing, a fee for driving in congested areas.


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Congestion Pricing – fees to set in traffic? A bright idea to fight emissions
Eco Friendly October 16, 2019 posted by

How To Help The Ocean – make it more exciting, and not with beach trips

The ocean is really important and it’s not having a great time with all the pollution and what not. But there are some ways that we can help the ocean and as it turns out, it’s not really based just in making better choices with trash. Helping the ocean calls for making it more attractive to people.


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How To Help The Ocean – make it more exciting, and not with beach trips
Eco Friendly October 16, 2019 posted by

The Problem of Plastic E-Waste – surprisingly little device waste has been recycled

We’ve talked about e-waste in the past. It’s one of the modern world’s growing issues as very little of it is recycled and much of it is plastic. Moving forward, corporations need to be mindful in providing avenues in which old devices and components can be easily recycled.


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The Problem of Plastic E-Waste – surprisingly little device waste has been recycled
Eco Friendly October 15, 2019 posted by

Microplastics In Our Food – these little bits of plastic are everywhere, even in us

Microplastics are everywhere. We talk about them all the time but it’s true, these tiny bits of plastic debris are being found in just about every body of water and on every bit of land, even extremely remote and uninhabited locations, and as a consequence of that, even in the food we eat.


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Microplastics In Our Food – these little bits of plastic are everywhere, even in us
Eco Friendly October 14, 2019 posted by

Lush 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.


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Lush Moves Towards Carbon Positive Packaging – company begins using cork for big changes
Eco Friendly October 14, 2019 posted by

Google Supports Climate Deniers – company has made contributions to groups against climate science

Google has been spotlit for its commitments to the environment, particularly in it’s promise to manufacture its devices from recycled materials and a move to carbon neutral processes but for all that, the company is in bed with some dirty dealers that undermine much of their good works.


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Google Supports Climate Deniers – company has made contributions to groups against climate science
Eco Friendly October 11, 2019 posted by

Top 20 Companies in Emissions – these companies account for 20 percent of the problem

We talk a lot about the companies that are contributing to the climate crisis but who are they? The Guardian has published a list of the top 20 companies that have contributed the most to the climate crisis. All put together they account for 20 percent of total emissions. Yikes!


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Top 20 Companies in Emissions – these companies account for 20 percent of the problem
Eco Friendly October 11, 2019 posted by

Bees Need Heather – there’s a special medicine for them in the nectar

Bees are good for world. We need them so it’s best to protect the things that help them and it turns out that heather, a pretty purple flower, is stuffed full of a “medicine” that helps our winged friends fight off parasites. But heather is having a rough time of it due to disappearing habitat.


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Bees Need Heather – there’s a special medicine for them in the nectar
Eco Friendly October 10, 2019 posted by

What Does the Future Look Like? – short story about climate change shares some visions

With climate change a reality, what will the future look like on an urban level? This short story gives one hopeful vision of that future. Although the world wasn’t able to stop the changes our choices and practices have caused, there is some hope.


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What Does the Future Look Like? – short story about climate change shares some visions