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5 useful products made from ocean plastic

Innovators like Sea2See and Adidas are taking marine trash and turning it into treasure.




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McDonald's to eliminate plastic straws in U.K.

The fast-food chain is switching to paper straws later this year.




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Now that China doesn't want it, our plastic is piling up

Several months into China's ban on most waste imports, a new study paints a sobering yet optimistic view of how we need to handle our plastic.




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Floating park built from recycled plastic waste debuts in the Netherlands

A river pollution clean-up project yields spectacular results in Rotterdam.




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Why the world should look to Norway when it comes to plastic bottle recycling

The deposit-based Norwegian approach to plastic bottle recycling is an attractive, effective one.




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Why there's pushback over plastic straw bans

Some business groups oppose plastic straw bans because they see it as excessive regulation, but other groups have more practical issues with the bans.




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Why you shouldn't separate the cap from a plastic bottle to recycle it

Plastic bottles and caps should now be kept together when you recycle them. The reason? It's easier to sort them that way.




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More and more, America's recyclable plastic is being burned, not recycled

Incineration has become America's stopgap solution following China's crackdown on imported foreign waste, and it's hurting low-income communities.




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Wild bees are recycling plastic, study finds

Several bee species have begun using manmade plastic waste to build their nests, according to several studies.




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This biodegradable, edible wrapper could replace single-use plastics for food

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.



  • Research & Innovations

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This mutant enzyme recycles plastic in hours

Incredible enzyme is capable of breaking down the PET in plastic bottles into raw materials in as little as 10 hours.



  • Research & Innovations

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Hero rescues sea turtle from plastic debris

Watch as a WWE observer releases beautiful olive ridley sea turtle from entrapment.




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Plastic Bank: How to solve the plastic pollution problem and poverty at the same time

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.




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Can I recycle plastic bottle caps? How about motor oil?

Vanessa answers questions on recycling, including plastic bottle caps, plastic overwrap, motor oil, glass and taped cardboard boxes.




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Common caterpillar found to eat plastic shopping bags

It could represent a biodegradable solution to the omnipresent pollution clogging our landfills.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How crabs and trees could soon replace plastic

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a flexible packaging material that combines cellulose nanocrystals and chitin nanofibers. It could replace PET.



  • Research & Innovations

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Radical coffee cup design takes aim at plastic lids

The paper Unocup ditches plastic in a bid to reduce waste and improve ergonomics.




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The biggest source of microplastics in fresh water is laundry lint

Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.




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Orange peels could be made into biodegradable plastic

Scientists have discovered a novel new way of using microwaves to turn orange peels and other plant-based waste into plastic.



  • Research & Innovations

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Alligators found hunting and feasting on sharks

This unexpected clash of alligators and sharks demonstrates which animal really sits atop the estuarine food chain.




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20 fantastic photos that offer a big peek into a small world

Nikon Small World Photomicrography shows how art and science intersect.



  • Arts & Culture

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How do you make your bathroom plastic-free?

This plastic-free solution for shampoo, conditioner and more from Nohbo could be the solution.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Watch: Casting doubt on climate change

An excerpt from the Climate Reality Project compares today's argument about climate change to the '60s argument over cigarettes.



  • Climate & Weather

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Is this the golden age of podcasting?

High-quality, free content is yours for the taking. But how long will this last?



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Why do cats love paper and plastic so much?

Just why is that grocery bag or holiday wrapping paper so irresistable to your feline friend? Scientists have some thoughts on why cats love paper and plastic.




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Basil gets tastier with 24-hour light

MIT scientists are creating "climate recipes" for basil using computer algorithms or cyber agriculture.




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Reusable plastic bags are worse than the single-use bags they were meant to replace

Whatever your intent, the statistics show you're probably only using those reusable bags once.




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Hermit crabs are dying by the millions after swapping their shells for plastic

Researchers counted nearly 600,000 dead hermit crabs on one island chain alone.




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7 bizarre and fantastic creatures from the Biodiversity Heritage Library

With more than 150,000 illustrations of life here on Earth, the Biodiversity Heritage Library is a free, global library is full of history, myths and legends.




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Most plastics in our recycling bins aren't getting recycled, new report finds

Just because you put plastic items in the recycling bin, doesn't mean they get recycled.




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Caterpillar 'plastivores' can eat and digest plastic bags

Could plastic-eating waxworms be part of the solution to our plastic pollution?




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Young designer creates plastic alternative from fish waste and algae

Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Oil companies are investing billions in new plastic plants to double output in next 20 years

Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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6 household items with hidden plastic in them

You probably have several of these items that contain plastic in your home right now. Here's how to avoid them.




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When you can't think, procrastibake

Sometimes in life, it's hard to stay on task. That's where procrastibaking comes in. We have recipes.




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BPA: Is plastic poisoning our food?

It's almost inescapable, and while the FDA says BPA is safe at normal levels, a growing body of research has begun to suggest otherwise.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Gary Hoffman resigns from Hastings

Hoffman, currently non-executive chairman, was CEO of the business between 2012 and 2018 and led it through an IPO in 2015.




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Ecclesiastical launches Covid-19 social media guide

The document has been developed to help brokers navigate platforms such as Twitter and Linked In throughout the outbreak.




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Flood forecasting firm Previsico launches nationwide

InsurTech Futures: The firm is looking to partner with commercial and HNW brokers.




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Last Male Bastion under Siege - Grab what profits you can NOW

By their very nature women are perfectly equipped to generate huge profits in the largest market in the World - The Forex Market. With the advent and subsequent improvement of bandwidth internet connection the home alone mum has everything at hand to create a flexible income stream.




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Podcasting Monetization Strategies for Marketers

With the growing popularity of podcasting, publishers and marketers around the world are asking themselves how to monetize this content channel. Today we'll be taking a look at how marketers can monetize podcasting through enhanced marketing activities.




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Latest Podcasting Articles at ArticleGeek.com

Read the latest Podcasting Articles from ArticleGeek.com




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Podcasting Used As a Business Marketing Tool by Media Publishing Giant Simon & Schuster

Podcasting has hit the book marketing world big time with the recent launch of a new podcast by Simon & Schuster. They are actually using the podcast to promote the products that they publish. This is a very innovative business marketing strategy. They are publishing 30 minute podcast shows every week.




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Procrastination Solutions

Frustated by procrastination? Read on for more help.




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Postpone Procrastination Indefinitely

We've all done it at some time or other. We put off our exercise routine until tomorrow; we continually delay finishing that project or starting that business. Procrastination is the mother of all demons and can literally stop you in your tracks from achieving all that you desire.




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Tahoe Tastings Adds Family-Friendly, Weekend Breakfast Cruises Beginning June 14 through Labor Day

New All Ages Cruise Departs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 a.m.




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New Image Plastic Surgery Associates to Host 'March Madness Makeover Event' Spotlighting Nonsurgical Treatment Options

Open house introduces SculpSure, ThermiRF procedures to patients in the Washington metropolitan area




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With the Help of Plasticity Brain Centers Anna Wilson Defeats Her Concussion

The near-derailment of a brilliant athletic career, now back on track




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iLoveKickboxing-Sandy Rolls Out a Mega Fat Blasting Challenge to Help Students Jump-Start Their New Year Fitness Goals!

Fitness Kickboxing studio helps Sandy residents reach their new year's fitness goals with an amazing "Fat Blasting Challenge"




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Hastings & Hastings Shares New Information Regarding Arizona Game and Fish Department Regulations

Hastings & Hastings has noted the increasing passion regarding pets that has swept the nation. Dogs and cats nearly outnumber humans. Hastings & Hastings further notes that adorableness is not limited to dogs and cats alone.