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I am a big proponent of taking the time to become as informed as possible when considering any changes in lifestyle due to concerns...

I often receive inspirational emails from individuals who are passionate about sustainability. Last week I received one such email containing a link to a video about a small town in Paraguay where a music teacher and a carpenter used their imagination and the trash available in a nearby landfill to develop an orchestra. The instruments the kids use are made out of recycled trash, but you would never know it when listening to them. Please take a moment to watch (and listen

Greenhouse gas emissions are created throughout a plastic product's life cycle and can be significantly affected by the type of plastic.

One question people often ask regarding the recycling of plastic items is "What do the different numbers on plastic containers stand for...

Over the last few months I posted articles concerning various aspects of choosing sustainable coffee and snacks and provided some...

It is estimated that as of 2023, the United States is producing about 6.9 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) each year ( U.S....

Paper vs. plastic With so much focus being given to reducing our use of plastic products, we often overlook the fact that paper products...

Source: rawpixel.com / Jakub Kapusnak In 2018, National Geographic estimated that Americans on average use 365 plastic bags per person...

Have you questioned the reason that Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22? On this day in 1970 the modern environmental movement...

The previous Green Xpectations post focused on the packaging of single-serve condiments. The current topic is related but is with regard...