October 18, 2023
A new study finds that the first two “Rs,” reduce and reuse, are getting the short shrift, undermining a more sustainable waste management system.
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Publication: Anthropocene
October 18, 2023
Small electronics are everywhere these days, and they’re not getting recycled….
Publication: The Verge
October 17, 2023
For many more northern cities, air conditioning used to be an option. With increasing heat waves due to global warming, it isn’t. …
Publication: Forbes
October 11, 2023
The tiny fragments that tires release into the environment are yet another reason to reduce car use.
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Publication: Grist
October 10, 2023
At least 23 million people around the world live on flood-plains contaminated by potentially harmful concentrations of toxic waste from metal-mining activity, according to…
Publication: BBC
October 8, 2023
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures.
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October 8, 2023
India ranks third, worldwide, for pharmaceutical production by volume. It produces 60% of the world’s vaccines and 20% of generic medicines. However, there is…
Publication: Mongabay
October 8, 2023
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) have become increasingly popular and range from chips to microwave meals and even bread. …
Publication: The Conversation
October 2, 2023
On every street in Britain, you’re likely to find a piece of litter….
Publication: The Guardian
September 29, 2023
Food waste is a pervasive problem all around the world, not just among developed nations….
Publication: Earth.org
September 25, 2023
As the global population continues to grow, so does our demand for natural resources. We must take action now to ensure that we are…