Jeremy Long, a co-founder of Pela Case, a sustainable phone case company based in Canada, has.
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This eco-friendly company is currently doubling down on sustainable packaging and has even launched a package-free store dedicated to ensuring their beloved products do not create a lasting impact on the planet.
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Did you know that 1 in 5 girls in the United States, and 1 in 7 in the United Kingdom miss school every year due to lack of period protection? How about the fact that 12 percent of these girls resort to using toilet paper, newspaper, socks, bits of cloth or sometimes nothing due to financial constraints?
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Over 45 billion feminine hygiene products are disposed of globally, resulting in 3.2 million kgs of waste every year. During an International Coastal Cleanup in 2013, volunteers picked up 27,938 tampons and applicators in a single day.
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Your friends are all gearing up for a night of sipping wine and catching up, and while you want to say yes, the fact that you have an early day the following morning and are prone to hangovers is holding you back.
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Founded by Robyn Shapiro in 2016, Seek strives to normalize the consumption of crickets, and why wouldn't she? They've got a ton of protein and are high in Omega-3s, B12, iron and calcium. For the environmentally-concerned foodie, there’s an abundance of crickets in the world and their production doesn’t release anywhere near the number of greenhouse gases like cattle, sheep, pigs and even chickens.
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Did you know that 18 billion pounds of plastic waste flows into the oceans every year? It's no wonder scientists estimate that by 2050 plastic will be more prevalent in our ocean than fish.
So, for the entire month of July, individuals around the world are pledging to go plastic-free to raise awareness for the amount of plastic waste on our planet, and maybe even to kick-start their plastic-free life.
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The urge to go strawless is not lost on anyone, nor is the impact that these non-recyclable bits of plastic have on the environment and those who inhabit it.
As of today, Starbucks, one of the heavy hitters for plastic straws, has pledged to replace their iconic green straws from its 28,000 stores with paper and compostable straws and strawless lids.
Sounds awesome, right?
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Once up a time, the American government ratified the 18th Amendment, resulting in the ban of liquor by introducing Prohibition in the 1920s. Of course, the exact opposite of what the government hoped for occurred and alcohol consumption— surprise, surprise— did not cease to end. Organized crime merely took over supplying the actual booze with mobsters like Al Capone bootlegging and creating underground clubs while government officials accepted bribes and simply looked the other way.
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Hemp Cannabidiol, often referred to as CBD, is commonly used for medicinal purposes, even though it's creeping into the recreational world. Unlike cannabis though, CBD is not a psychoactive substance and is available in all 50 states without a prescription or medical card.
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It's 100% easier to eat out for lunch than to take the time to make or prep yours, especially when you find yourself tangling with the snooze button and getting ready for work in the morning. But what about the amount of waste that comes with your takeout? More often than not, it's packaged in plastic or styrofoam, and that means more waste bound for a landfill.
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There’s a chance you might opt out of using plastic wrap, instead choosing aluminum foil for your leftovers and sack lunches because you're trying to do right by the environment.
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The amount of plastic living in our oceans is undoubtedly a hot topic of discussion. Cities and countries around the world are working towards creating laws and bans against single-use items. National Geographic released an entire vertical titled Planet vs. Plastic. Nonprofits dedicated to our oceans continue to speak up and put together clean-ups while seeking new ways to create change.
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Parents are keenly aware of the deep frustration that comes with buying children’s shoes. Not only does it require schlepping to the local mall or shoe boutique with a stroller and kids in tow, but it requires the hope that he or she does not throw a tantrum (they will) and lose patience before you do (you will).
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Did you know 20% of plastic litter found on beaches consists of straws, cups and stirrers? What about that the fact that these items drift into the ocean where marine life, in turn, ingests the items? According to Strawless Ocean, 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs.
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Up until recently, tattoos were taboo and if you had one, you often heard remarks like “you know that’s permanent, right?”, "it's going to look cute now, but how it is going to look when you're old and wrinkly?" and "how are you ever going to get a job with that?". To all of those individuals asking those questions, here's a single answer for you: times have changed.
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Want the glowing face of a supermodel, but can't afford weekly facials or luxurious, over the top serums?
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“I believe humans have been taking poor care of the planet lately,” begins Antonina Kozlova. “The amount of plastic waste is a huge problem, and everyone should start living and working more sustainably.”
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In a world polluted with plastic, where a whopping 91% of the stuff isn't recycled, there are scientists and companies around the world trying to create a biodegradable and sustainable material that is comparable to the plastics found in everyday packaging.
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