In this age of global warming, one of the many threats to the fragile planet is the huge mountains of garbage produced every year. Adopting just a few conscientious shopping…
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Cleaner Living via Green Chemistry: Organic and Synthetic Catalysts as Pollution Solutions
by Timothy Cartwright 2nd December 2017It could be said that the field of green chemistry was born with the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. Eighteen years later, the government is finally taking some serious interest…
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Sustainable Seafood Options: Best Fish Choices for the Planet
by Timothy Cartwright 1st November 2017Small choices can have a large impact. When choosing a fish off of a restaurant menu or selecting seafood in a supermarket, consumers are often unaware how these choices affect…
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Gardening in Dry Environments: Water-Saving Plants and Techniques Allow the Desert to Bloom
by Timothy Cartwright 1st November 2017It is simply a matter of good plant choices and soil preparation. The first step, says Dr. Calvin Finch, a horticulturist and water conservation expert in San Antonio, Texas, is…
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Environmental Dangers of Plastic Bags: Plastics are not Cheap but Environmentally Costly and Destructive
by Timothy Cartwright 1st November 2017They became commonplace in the early 1980s, and today between 500 billion to 1 trillion are used annually. It is estimated that over one billion plastic bags are distributed free…
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Sustainable Seafood Practices for Consumers: Environmental Protection of the Ocean’s Endangered Species
by Timothy Cartwright 30th October 2017The oceans are a vast source of seafood for much of the world’s population. Due to overfishing and environmental issues, many of the fish species are becoming depleted. Consumers can…
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Environmental Code of Practice: A Green Blue Initiative to Advise Boaters on Ecological Stewardship
by Timothy Cartwright 20th October 2017Working through its industry partners and government, The Green Blue Project has promulgated its Environmental Code of Practice to advise marine related businesses, sailing clubs, and training centers on the…