If you’ve ever looked at the bottom of a disposable bottle or cup, you’ve probably noticed a recycling symbol. Seeing this, many people assume the item should be put in a recycling bin. Yet many plastics are incapable of being recycled at most centers. In fact, only 9% is recycled each year. So why are so few plastics recycled? And what do these symbols actually mean? Shannon Odell investigates.
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Sustainable Halloween Ideas
As we prepare for Halloween festivities and trick or treating activities, let this be a reminder that you can still do all those (and more) while making more sustainable and earth-friendly choices and swaps at the same time 🎃👻, take a look at these ideas we found:
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Why haven’t we covered the parking lots in solar panels?
Continue readingSustainable Apartment Ideas: 5 Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Tips You Can Apply
Our understanding of how to live in harmony with the environment changes along with urban settings. Contrary to popular belief, apartment living offers a wide range of options to redefine sustainability. Every nook and cranny of an apartment can serve as a symbol of a greater comprehension of eco-friendliness, fusing modern solutions with age-old wisdom.
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Shopping and donating second hand allows us to live life more sustainably.
Oxfam’s Second Hand September campaign is now into its fifth year and here are some tips and tricks for shopping second hand:
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