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Myths about Recycling [Infographic]

June 14June 21Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged biodegradable, costs, eco, energy, environment, footprint, infographic, misconceptions, myths, Recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, trashLeave a comment

With so many misconceptions about recycling swirling around, a little knowledge can go a long way towards helping you make wise decisions about how to dispose of your trash. If you didn’t know the truth behind all these myths it would be easy to think that recycling wasn’t worth our time, effort, or money but that could not be farther from the truth. While it certainly isn’t a perfect solution to dealing with our trash problem, recycling is an important part of our long-term sustainability strategy. Simply put, the pros of recycling outweigh the cons in almost all situations.

Take a closer look at some of these myths!

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Green Your Laundry Routine [Infographic]

February 9February 17Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged chemicals, cleaning products, diy, dryer balls, eco, environment, fabric softener, footprint, green, hazardous, Health, impact, infographic, labels, laudnry machine, laundry, laundry detergent, pollution, scent, tips, toxic, zero waste6 Comments

“Why should you care about greening your laundry? For starters, many of the chemicals found in common laundry products are hazardous to both humans and the environment (and many more have not been thoroughly tested for safety). Any product that clothing is exposed to – including detergents, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets – coats the fabrics in residues that inevitably come in contact with skin. Effects of direct or airborne exposure to these pollutants can include headaches, dizziness, respiratory issues, and even cancer. Chemicals from these products can also contaminate soil and groundwater after entering the sewer system, and are toxic to marine life.

Disappointingly, products labeled “green,” “natural,” or “organic” have been found to emit just as many dangerous chemicals as standard consumer goods. Many of these chemicals are considered carcinogenic and contribute to air pollution. “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that indoor pollution from cleaning products is likely to be hazardous to health, but there are no federally enforceable standards for their use in the home.”

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Reduce your Bottled Water Footprint [Infographic]

November 3December 14Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bottle, bottled, carbon footprint, consumption, drinl local, ecotip, environment, footprint, impact, infographic, Landfill, ocean, plastic, Recycling, reduce, reusable, spring, tap water, Waste, water2 Comments

Eating local saves water, but might not be possible 100% of the time for everyone in the U.S., with seasonal vegetables and the need to import things like bananas and coffee. However, almost everyone can reduce their water footprint by drinking local. Here are some tips on how to reduce your bottled water footprint:

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Nalgene Water Bottles & Reverb help “Green” Live Music Events

August 25August 25Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged concerts, earth, environment, environmental, events, footprint, green, live music, music, nalgene, reusable, reuse, reverb, take action, Waste, water bottle2 Comments

Nalgene Water Bottles IMG by Kyle LeBoeuf — Nalgene Water Bottles
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Extract from “Nalgene Water Bottles Team up with REVERB to Help “Green” Live Music Events Nationwide” article Originally Published on Business Wire

A series of live music events—including tours by Dave Matthews Band, Phish and Barenaked Ladies—will pair Earth-conscious concertgoers with the premier reusable water bottle to encourage fans to take positive action for the planet.

To address the huge amount of disposable water bottle waste created at concerts, Nalgene Outdoor Products, maker of reusable water bottles and food storage containers, and REVERB, a non-profit organization that creates and executes ‘green’ programs at rock concerts to reduce environmental waste, have teamed up to provide reusable water bottles to music fans during the 2015 summer and fall live music season.

“Nalgene reusable bottles are a natural fit for a tour greening partner,” explains Adam Gardner, guitarist for Guster and co-director of REVERB. “They directly help us reduce the environmental footprint of concerts in a way that fans appreciate.”

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The Growing Global Water Footprint [Infographic]

August 17August 24Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged agricultural, bathroom, consumption, domestic, food, footprint, global, Home, industrial, industry, infographic, kitchen, laundry, outdoors, reduce, usage, waterLeave a comment

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Infographic by CustomMade

The average American lifestyle requires about 2,000 gallons of water every day. Fresh water consumption has doubled since World War II and is expected to rise 25% by 2030. All of this water use takes a toll on the planet and can create water scarcity which effects up to 2.8 billion people around the world at least one month out of the year. Explore ways you can reduce your water footprint in your home.

Dual flush toilets, turning off the tap while scrubbing dishes, and using a rain barrel to collect outdoor water are all great ways to reduce your water footprint. There are many simple changes you can make in your day to day life that can positively impact your water use and lessen the effects of water scarcity.

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