Contact Lenses Contribute to Mounting Plastic Pollution
Millions of Americans wear contact lenses, but research suggests many people aren’t disposing of them properly. A recent study shows at least 21% of contact wearers flush contacts down the…
Your Complete Guide to Zero-Waste Holidays
The holidays are filled with merriment and joy, but they can also be filled with a whole lot of garbage. Fortunately, we have created a complete guide to make your Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, Festivous, etc. waste-free.
A Devoted Ocean Cleanup Volunteer Give Ups, Says Plastic Pollution is Too Great
For the past four years, Alan Cookson has devoted his spare time to cleaning local beaches. Cookson has led countless groups of volunteers on litter-pick-up trips, but the dedicated volunteer…
Eco-Friendly Halloween Hacks
It’s that time of year again and the ghosts and ghouls are ready for a hauntingly good time, but there is one spooky character that isn’t invited to this party-plastic! While going totally zero-waste can be difficult for this particular holiday, there are a lot of ways that you can still be eco-friendly and reduce waste! From decorations to treats, we’ve compiled this list of the top tips for a spooktastic eco-friendly Halloween!
Video: 5 Stats That Show Why We Need to Ditch Plastic
Plastic is poisoning our oceans and harming marine wildlife. Here are 5 alarming statistics that show why we need to ditch plastic!
Recycling is Killing the Earth
For decades now we have all felt like we are doing our part and contributing to a better world because we throw our trash into the blue bin. We site…
Video: Recycling Myths That Will Make You Ditch Plastic
Recycling isn’t the answer to pollution, but when combined with other sustainable practices like refill we can create a solution. Check out these top recycling myths that will make you…
We’re Destroying Paradise-One Piece of Trash at a Time
Vacationing on the coast of Italy, France, Monaco or Spain is a dream for many of us, but what happens when those white sand beaches you’ve been fantasizing about become…
2 Innovative Companies Tackling One of America’s Biggest Problems: Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution has become an overwhelming problem. While many people assume plastics are recycled, the truth is, 91% of plastic never sees a recycling plant, according to National Geographic. From…
Services that are Making Going Green Easy
With the pressure to reduce waste increasing, and more legislation banning or restricting single-use items, many people are feeling the need to take steps toward the zero-waste lifestyle. However, many…
Crayola Goes Green with ColorCycle
Crayola goes green with their introduction of ColorCycle! The system is simple, all you need to do is: -Collect dead markers at your school, home or business – Print out…
Big Brands Testing Sustainable Packaging- But it’s on us to Make it Last
Some of the largest personal care and packaged food companies in the world have announced they will begin selling their products in reusable containers, in efforts to respond to consumer…
A Parent’s Guide to Reducing Plastic at Home
We always say that children are the future, but it is up to us as parents to teach them how to be the change they want to see in the world. Kids today are growing up in a world that is shifting its mindset about plastic and are often more receptive to the plastic-free lifestyle than their adult counterparts.
It’s official: Plastic is Killing Everything
As a direct result of how we live our day-to-day lives, we are experiencing the fastest rate of extinction in history (Katz, 2018). Every minute, a truck load of plastic…
Microplastics: The Proof is in the…Poop?
Microplastics have been a pervasive hot topic for years; they have been found in the fish we eat, the salt we use and the water we drink-but their presence in…
