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19Nov

“Reusable water bottle sales soar as consumers reject plastic”

One in five surveyed consumers bought a reusable water bottle in the past year—over half citing environmental reasons for their purchase.

16Nov

Since 2016, California has recycled 2.5 million mattresses, diverting over 70 million pounds of steel, fiber, wood, and foam from landfills.

15Nov

Charlotte, N.C. will institute a waste diversion scheme—covering food, water, textiles and construction debris—to generate jobs and revenue.

14Nov

The UK is lagging behind in the introduction of deposit and return schemes that engage consumers and help boost recycling rates.

13Nov

A growing number of U.S. grocers are banning single-use packaging and encouraging reusable containers and bulk shopping to reduce waste.

12Nov

Their batteries, PCBs, and nicotine residue make used e-cigarettes hazardous e-waste—yet there is no legal way to recycle them in the U.S.

09Nov

“America Recycles Day” is November 15. As the holidays begin, take time to shop smart, plan meals, reduce portions, and save/eat leftovers.

08Nov

A compost pile requires aeration, water, warmth and roughly equal quantities of green (nitrogenous) and brown (carbon) waste. And worms!

07Nov

Tips for creating a sustainable office: go paperless, use Energy Star-certified equipment, and reuse/recycle items where possible.

06Nov

Two vegan Brits for weeks ate only food that had passed its sell-by date, fruit picked off trees and soon-to-be-binned produce from friends.

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