The Environmental Impact of Insulated Water Bottles

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The Environmental Impact of Insulated Water Bottles

In the pursuit of sustainability and reducing our ecological footprint, it is important to evaluate the environmental consequences of everyday items. Insulated water bottles have gained popularity in recent years due to their ability to keep beverages at desired temperatures for extended periods of time. These bottles offer numerous benefits beyond their functional features, warranting a closer examination of their environmental impact and their potential contribution to a greener future. They can be an easy, sustainable choice for people from all walks of life. This convenience makes them ideal for individuals trying to "go green" without making extreme or costly changes to their lifestyles.

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3 Reasons Why Calico Bags Are Kinder to the Environment

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3 Reasons Why Calico Bags Are Kinder to the Environment

Guest post by Hilary Wilkinson

If you haven’t heard about calico bags before, they serve as the ideal environment-friendly alternative to disposable plastic bags. Calico bags are made of plain-woven cotton fabric. Since it’s a natural material, it’s an eco-friendly and versatile product that continues to gain popularity worldwide. These bags have half-processed and unbleached cotton fibers, achieved by weaving natural cotton. The process provides the calico bags with a cream-like, raw appearance suitable for printing.

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10 Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

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10 Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

According to the Solid Waste Association of North America, U.S. cities saw a 20% average increase in municipal solid waste and recycling collection from March into April 2020. Increased trash can be attributed partly to spring cleaning, but most of it is due to people consuming more disposable goods made of single-use (or limited use) plastic because of COVID-19, including an increase in the use of PPE such as masks and gloves. Although it’s hard to imagine our modern lives without it, plastic has been a major source of waste and a contributor to climate change. There are some promising innovations in plastics recycling and mitigation of plastic waste by government agencies and activist organizations, but ultimately it’s up to individuals to do what they can to help solve the problem of plastic waste.

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Why Are Today’s Homes Still Unhealthy?

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Why Are Today’s Homes Still Unhealthy?

Guest post by Will Sandford

Do you think your home offers a clean and healthy living environment? If you answered yes, you are thinking like the majority of people. However, unfortunately, you are wrong. Even in 2018, many houses and apartments are unfit for living, and we will explain why. So, let’s begin.

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