Ten years since Deepwater Horizon
Not to be all doom and gloom, but this region is primed for another massive oil spill. Continue reading Ten years since Deepwater Horizon
Category: Pollution
“Big Plastic” has been selling recycling for years despite “infeasibility.” Now, reducing and reusing are more important than ever
A new investigation by NPR and PBS has uncovered the truth about the plastics industry. Continue reading “Big Plastic” has been selling recycling for years despite “infeasibility.” Now, reducing and reusing are more important than ever
New York just banned plastic bags. Here’s why local action on this issue is so important.
This is one step closer to millions of people who will have to learn not to rely on plastic. Continue reading New York just banned plastic bags. Here’s why local action on this issue is so important.
We already knew we weren’t recycling as much as we thought. Now we have the receipts .
A new report found that many common plastic items, while plastic, cannot be labeled as recyclable in the first place. Continue reading We already knew we weren’t recycling as much as we thought. Now we have the receipts .
Individual actions won’t save the planet. But you shouldn’t be ashamed of them.
We need big, structural change to make a difference now to move the needle on climate change — BUT! — this doesn’t mean that you should be shamed for your individual actions. And here’s why. Continue reading Individual actions won’t save the planet. But you shouldn’t be ashamed of them.
Taco Bell’s new packaging commitments are one (tiny) step closer to corporate accountability
Taco Bell is starting of 2020 with a bang by pledging to make all their food packaging recyclable, compostable, or reusable by 2025, along with a few other environmentally-friendly and people-first upgrades. Continue reading Taco Bell’s new packaging commitments are one (tiny) step closer to corporate accountability
“Dark Waters” should scare the shit out of you
This movie and the scandal it explains should really have us thinking twice about what we’re consuming — and what is to come with climate change. Continue reading “Dark Waters” should scare the shit out of you
