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Woman transforming plastic waste into bricks for building 'silver houses' in Pakistan (Video)

For the last two decades, Nargis Latif and her organization have been researching how to divert waste from landfills and reusing it as quick and cheap construction materials.




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Zero waste is all the rage, but is it realistic?

Achieving 100% zero waste isn't always feasible, but the path toward zero waste comes with its own rewards.




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Recycling packaging is important, but doesn't the inside count?

Why so much focus on packaging when product waste is equally important to consider?




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Responsible shopper marketing: Rewarding customers for doing the right thing

How do companies close the “green-gap” and turn consumer values into action?




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Committing to recycling the “non-recyclable”

Companies and manufacturers are creating custom solutions for their difficult-to-recycle waste




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Effective frequency in sustainable messaging

In our mission to close the “green-gap” through sustainable messaging, every bit of insight counts.




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The Israeli public says no to fracking

Do people have the right to say no to corporations that come into their communities and create environmental and health risks? In Israel, the public is proving that they do.




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Canada celebrates 10 years making garbage great with TerraCycle

In Canada, we’ve collected over 150 million units of waste and engaged two million people to recycle.




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Brands are using social media to reach #consciousconsumers

When it comes to communicating an alignment with personal values, it doesn’t get more personal than social media.




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Changing the narrative of “disposable” plastics

We need to see plastic for what it is: nearly-indestructible, highly polluted and far from disposable.




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Arbor Day reminded us to care for trees year-round

Whether they are growing to be thousands of years old, making life-long friendships or confounding us with their resilience, trees provide to us invaluable material resources.




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Summertime and the livin’s [thirsty]: 5 alternatives to bottled water

By making simple, versatile swaps, you can stay hydrated this summer and all year long without ever touching a disposable water bottle again.




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The day to beat plastic pollution is every day

World Oceans Day celebrates awareness and brings to attention the resources available to all of us in the battle against plastic pollution.




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From food packaging to cleaning supplies, the kitchen is a vortex of disposability

Wastes are made in the kitchen.




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Ireland to plant 440 million trees by 2040

To do their part toward tackling the climate crisis, the Emerald Isle is undertaking a massive reforestation project.




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Another reason to avoid free two-day shipping: they are shipping dog food by air

The carbon footprint of air freight is ten times that of truck freight; perhaps it's time for "slow shopping."




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All short-haul flights from Norway could be electric by 2040

When the heck did electric commercial flight become a realistic prospect?!




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Shark skin could carry the secrets to more efficient airplanes and wind turbines

Tiny scales along the animals' bodies improve the efficiency of their movements through water. These structures could do the same for aircraft.




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Norway plans to boost electric airplane development

On the heels of their success pushing sales of electric cars, Norway want to spur the move to electric airplanes




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This plane with a detachable fuselage could really take off

Who needs flying cars when you can have flying trains?




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Boom! Supersonic passenger planes may return to the skies

Because “the pursuit of speed is a moral imperative.”




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New report questions whether we should bring back supersonic transport

A number of companies are flying SST Trial balloons, but we should all pop them now.




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Tip: How to deal with your backpack on a plane

What do you do when there's no more carry-on room?




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Why you should embark on a 'Depth Year' in 2019

Forget trying to broaden your horizons. Focus on deepening them instead.




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Mysterious moss-covered figures are inspired by forest folklore (Video)

Photographed in various natural settings, these life-sized, child-like works of art invoke a sense of wonder and delight.




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Artist's polychromatic quilts tell powerful stories using recycled fabrics

Using various vintage fabrics, many with a story behind them, this artist portrays ordinary people and historical figures with an artful eye.




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Boeing develops self-cleaning airplane loo

“If it ain’t Boeing, I ain’t going.”




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If airports become the cities of tomorrow we are in big trouble

The impact of flying on climate change cannot be ignored, as I book my next flight.




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The Skyrider 2.0 just might be the greenest way to fly

We have standing room in landbuses, so why not airbuses?




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How to make air travel (a bit) less damaging

We know it's bad, but people still do it, which is why we still need to talk about it.




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Why cheap mass air travel must be stopped

Author Craig Murray says, "The Earth cannot afford to indulge the pollution caused by massive air tourism."




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Bring on the airline baggage fees!

I'm a fan of any policy that discourages people from schlepping loads of unnecessary stuff around the planet.




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Happy 50th birthday to the Boeing 747; it changed aviation forever

Flying went from being expensive and elite to being mass-market. Enjoy it while you can.




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Heathrow Airport unveils plans for 'carbon neutral' growth

In an effort to appease critics, the airport is focusing on four key environmental strategies.




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Overtourism: Can this problem be solved?

Yes, but first we need to develop a collective conscience when it comes to travel.




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Construction of Machu Picchu's new international airport has begun

While Unesco has asked Peru to limit visitors to the famous site, the government is making it easier for people to access.




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World Energy Day is a good day to talk about methane

It is time we stopped cooking and heating with methane, a climate problem from source to stovetop.




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The foxes are writing building codes for henhouses

A secret deal lets the homebuilders dominate the committees that write the building codes for housing.




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Coldplay wants all future tours to be 'environmentally beneficial'

The rock band won't be touring its newest album until it can figure out a greener way of doing it.




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KLM to fly on 'sustainable aviation fuel' made from cooking oil

They say it reduces CO2 emissions by 80 percent. Does it really?




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Here's a good analogy for the carbon budget problem

Imagine a bucket of greenhouse gases that's almost full.




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The gas bubble is feeding the speculative Bitcoin bubble

Instead of flaring off gas, they are burning it to run computers that mine bitcoins. Is this any better?




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Would you do a carbon fast for Lent?

Climate Caretakers offers a 7-week guide to reducing your carbon footprint.




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Are the rich responsible for climate change?

The top 10 percent consumes 20 times more energy than the bottom 10 percent.




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Bulgaria is getting a beautiful new forest

Soon, willow, alder, ash and oaks will grace the banks of the Maritza river once again.




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Unilever promises to cut plastic use in half by 2025

The consumer products giant says it will "fundamentally rethink its approach to packaging."




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REI's Opt-to-Act plan will lower your carbon footprint, one week at a time

Because a single day of #OptOutside isn't enough for real action.




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6 companies that are showing generosity on Black Friday

If you must shop, do it from a company that's spreading the wealth.




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Fight back against the online onslaught, and support Small Business Saturday

Main Street retail is vanishing under pressure from online shopping and rising rents. There are good reasons to save it.




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This supermarket brand pays French farmers a fair price

Shoppers have realized that paying a few extra cents can make or break a domestic food producer.