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07May

“On the mend: Recycle old clothes”

According to @EPA, Americans generated 17 million tons of textile waste in 2017, mostly clothing, but also carpets, footwear, and linens.

05May

Metal recycled from 6 million cell phones and 80 million tons of e-waste was used to make 5,000 gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals.

30Apr

Got stacks of CDs lying around that haven’t been listened to in years? Donate them to @GoodwillIntl or sell them in bulk at @decluttr.

28Apr

In 2008, Phoenix was named the U.S.’ least sustainable city. Twelve years later, they’ve boosted diversion rates from 16% to 36%. How?

23Apr

Kenya fines violators of the country’s ban on plastic bag use up to $500. So how effective has the law been in reducing plastic pollution?

20Apr

Who inspired the very first Earth Day? What was THEIR inspiration? Click here to see a special video on Earth Day, which turns 50 this week.

16Apr

A survey of 1,000 consumers by @CGSinc found that over two-thirds of shoppers consider sustainability when making their buying decisions.

14Apr

Tips for recycling while working from home: prepare your own food (cuts down on single-use packaging) and avoid needlessly stockpiling.

10Apr

Three tips for being a zero-waste parent with a baby: breastfeed, opt for cloth diapers, and use reusable bags for everything.

07Apr

Since China’s import ban on most recyclables, approximately 70 U.S. municipal curbside recycling programs have ended.

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