The strategy proposed in the report would result in $1.27tn in savings and create approximately 700,000 jobs by 2040. A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report has claimed that about 80% of plastic pollution across the globe can be minimised by 2040. The report is officially called: ‘Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic …
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The world has made tremendous strides in innovation and technological advancements for the past two centuries. But this has come at a cost, with pollution being among the most significant. Thankfully businesses and individuals alike are taking steps to repair the damage or at least slow it down through sustainable practices. From increased dependence on …
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With weather events becoming more extreme, we continue looking for solutions. A new report is highlighting the power of trees planted in urban areas to help alleviate some of the impacts in our changing climate. Urban communities are generally warmer than surrounding areas because of the urban heat island effect. This happens because pavement and …
In the past few years, a varied range of non-dairy alternatives have emerged on the market. Whether it’s soy, almond, oat, coconut, hazelnut, rice, or whatever, milk alternatives have become a common sight. For many of the over 4.7 billion people who are lactose intolerant, this has been a godsend. Many prefer them to reduce …
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Patricia Kayanga, an entrepreneur from Washington, DC, is the founder and CEO of Ohhs, a line of newly patented disposable underwear designed for women while on vacations while camping, while at the spa, and during menstruation. For every box sold, she donates a pair of eco-friendly underwear to local domestic violence shelters. Born in Uganda, Patricia …
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