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Companies try to recycle all waste, send nothing... →
There’s no national tally of companies or organizations that have achieved zero-landfill status, but reports of success are increasing.
General Motors said this month that 81 of its manufacturing plants earned this designation and that it recycles 92% of the waste generated by its facilities worldwide.
Toyota reported in November “near zero landfill status” at its North...
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Time declares Unconsumption one of "30 Must-See...
(Readers’ Pick) When environmental advocates go on about sustainable living, the concept can seem murky at best. The Unconsumption project seeks to provide inspiration for everyday people to creatively reuse items and reduce waste. The Tumblr account provides creative ideas like using wine bottles as candle holders and turning board games into jewelry boxes.
Somehow it’s extra cool that...
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Trash Items Found Most Frequently In The Ocean
nprfreshair:
1) cigarette butts 2) paper pieces 3) plastic pieces 4) styrofoam 5) glass pieces 6) plastic food bags 7) plastic caps and lids 8) metal beverage cans 9) plastic straws 10) glass beverage bottles 11) plastic beverage bottles 12) styrofoam cups
— Plastics in our Oceans
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