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Unlocking the Power of ESG Integration: A Compr...
Unlocking the Power of ESG Integration: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors As the investment landscape evolves, a pressing question emerges: How can investors align their portfolios with sustainable practices while...
Unlocking the Power of ESG Integration: A Compr...
Unlocking the Power of ESG Integration: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors As the investment landscape evolves, a pressing question emerges: How can investors align their portfolios with sustainable practices while...
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The Role of the Global Plastic Treaty in Addres...
The world has a rare opportunity to solve plastic pollution by negotiating a Global Plastic Treaty. The treaty was introduced in 2022 and goes into its fifth negotiation end of...
The Role of the Global Plastic Treaty in Addres...
The world has a rare opportunity to solve plastic pollution by negotiating a Global Plastic Treaty. The treaty was introduced in 2022 and goes into its fifth negotiation end of...
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The Role of Reuse Systems in the Global Plastic...
Why a Global Plastic Treaty is Important Plastic pollution has become one of the big environmental - and social justice - crises of our lifetime. From the deepest point in...
The Role of Reuse Systems in the Global Plastic...
Why a Global Plastic Treaty is Important Plastic pollution has become one of the big environmental - and social justice - crises of our lifetime. From the deepest point in...
Greenwashing
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What is Bluewashing? (2024)
Sustainability has long been a trend in various economic sectors. Corporate social responsibility has become an important factor, with firms seeking to associate themselves with environmental and social issues to...
What is Bluewashing? (2024)
Sustainability has long been a trend in various economic sectors. Corporate social responsibility has become an important factor, with firms seeking to associate themselves with environmental and social issues to...
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Does Apple Do Greenwashing? (2024)
Today, as environmental awareness has risen, the consumer has become more selective and pays attention to the environmental friendliness of the purchased products. It has made many firms demonstrate their...
Does Apple Do Greenwashing? (2024)
Today, as environmental awareness has risen, the consumer has become more selective and pays attention to the environmental friendliness of the purchased products. It has made many firms demonstrate their...
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5 of the Worst Greenwashing Brands
There is a thin line between greenwashing and green marketing. When a company is spending way more effort and funds to portray itself as eco-friendly then it’s spending on authentic...
5 of the Worst Greenwashing Brands
There is a thin line between greenwashing and green marketing. When a company is spending way more effort and funds to portray itself as eco-friendly then it’s spending on authentic...
How much do ... contribute to pollution?
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The Dirty Truth: How Much Plastic Bottles Reall...
Summary: Plastic Bottles are nasty little things, that pollute the enrivonment across their full lifecycle. The production uses extensive resources, and emits harmful chemicals and greenhouse gases The usage emits...
The Dirty Truth: How Much Plastic Bottles Reall...
Summary: Plastic Bottles are nasty little things, that pollute the enrivonment across their full lifecycle. The production uses extensive resources, and emits harmful chemicals and greenhouse gases The usage emits...
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The Dirty Truth: How Much Plastic Straws Really...
It's Just A Straw, Right? It's a hot summer day. The sun is glistening as it reflects from the city skyline. You just got a delicious caramel frappuccino from the green...
The Dirty Truth: How Much Plastic Straws Really...
It's Just A Straw, Right? It's a hot summer day. The sun is glistening as it reflects from the city skyline. You just got a delicious caramel frappuccino from the green...
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Analyzing Coca-Cola's Role in Global Plastic Po...
The problem of plastic pollution has become one of the most significant environmental issues of the current century, with millions of tons of plastic waste polluting the Earth’s surface and...
Analyzing Coca-Cola's Role in Global Plastic Po...
The problem of plastic pollution has become one of the most significant environmental issues of the current century, with millions of tons of plastic waste polluting the Earth’s surface and...
Microplastics
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The Role of Laundry in Microplastic Pollution [...
It's a Beautiful Sunday Afternoon. You’re excited to start into the day by... Doing your Laundry. As if it weren't enough that you're standing there and folding your laundry, instead...
The Role of Laundry in Microplastic Pollution [...
It's a Beautiful Sunday Afternoon. You’re excited to start into the day by... Doing your Laundry. As if it weren't enough that you're standing there and folding your laundry, instead...
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Get Cookin': Microplastics in Salt and Seasonin...
Are you as excited as we are to get cookin' for holiday season? Whether it's the roast turkey, the sweet and salty glazed holiday ham, or the spicy eggnog that...
Get Cookin': Microplastics in Salt and Seasonin...
Are you as excited as we are to get cookin' for holiday season? Whether it's the roast turkey, the sweet and salty glazed holiday ham, or the spicy eggnog that...
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Microplastics Are In Your Body! 8 Steps To Limi...
Scientists call microplastics the number one threat to human kind! Removing microplastics from the body is not easy. It requires commitment by limiting our exposure to help our bodies to...
Microplastics Are In Your Body! 8 Steps To Limi...
Scientists call microplastics the number one threat to human kind! Removing microplastics from the body is not easy. It requires commitment by limiting our exposure to help our bodies to...
Plastic Pollution Awareness
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Effects of Plastic Pollution on Coral Reefs [2025]
If you've ever gone diving in a coral reef, you know it's like being teleported into a different world. These vibrant underwater cities are bursting with color and teeming with...
Effects of Plastic Pollution on Coral Reefs [2025]
If you've ever gone diving in a coral reef, you know it's like being teleported into a different world. These vibrant underwater cities are bursting with color and teeming with...
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Global Plastic Pollution Outlook 2024: Pollutio...
Plastic became a remarkable material in the second half of the twentieth century. It revolutionized the industries and people’s lives. The practical use, strength, and affordability ensured that it became...
Global Plastic Pollution Outlook 2024: Pollutio...
Plastic became a remarkable material in the second half of the twentieth century. It revolutionized the industries and people’s lives. The practical use, strength, and affordability ensured that it became...
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What You Need to Know About the Great Pacific G...
Picture a huge island made of garbage, which is as large as twice the state of Texas and is adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This is the...
What You Need to Know About the Great Pacific G...
Picture a huge island made of garbage, which is as large as twice the state of Texas and is adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This is the...
Recycling
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How to Recycle Paper (2024)
In the digital era, a lot of paper print like newspapers and flyers have been replaced by digital alternatives. Neverthless, paper remains an integral part of our daily lives. That...
How to Recycle Paper (2024)
In the digital era, a lot of paper print like newspapers and flyers have been replaced by digital alternatives. Neverthless, paper remains an integral part of our daily lives. That...
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How to Recycle Aluminum (2024)
In our efforts to embrace sustainability and strive for circularity, aluminum has become a key pillar. Especially in the fight against plastic pollution, aluminum shows up as a main contestant. ...
How to Recycle Aluminum (2024)
In our efforts to embrace sustainability and strive for circularity, aluminum has become a key pillar. Especially in the fight against plastic pollution, aluminum shows up as a main contestant. ...
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How to Recycle Plastic: Understanding Plastic C...
The global plastic production is at an all time high. In the last 20 years it has doubled from 200 million tons in 2000 to more than 400 million tons...
How to Recycle Plastic: Understanding Plastic C...
The global plastic production is at an all time high. In the last 20 years it has doubled from 200 million tons in 2000 to more than 400 million tons...
Sustainability and Innovation
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Is Using AI Bad for the Environment?
Artificial Intelligence is powerful but energy-hungry. This blog explores AI’s growing environmental impact, from high electricity use in data centers to the carbon footprint of manufacturing AI chips. It dives...
Is Using AI Bad for the Environment?
Artificial Intelligence is powerful but energy-hungry. This blog explores AI’s growing environmental impact, from high electricity use in data centers to the carbon footprint of manufacturing AI chips. It dives...
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How Businesses Can Build Consumer Trust Through...
In today's market, where consumers are increasingly aware of environmental issues, how can businesses foster trust through sustainable practices? A staggering 70% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable...
How Businesses Can Build Consumer Trust Through...
In today's market, where consumers are increasingly aware of environmental issues, how can businesses foster trust through sustainable practices? A staggering 70% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable...
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Understanding the Shift: How Consumer Trends ar...
Understanding the Shift: How Consumer Trends are Shaping Sustainability Practices Have you ever wondered how your purchasing decisions impact the planet? As consumer awareness of environmental issues grows, so does...
Understanding the Shift: How Consumer Trends ar...
Understanding the Shift: How Consumer Trends are Shaping Sustainability Practices Have you ever wondered how your purchasing decisions impact the planet? As consumer awareness of environmental issues grows, so does...
Sustainable Living Guides
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Maintaining and Conserving a Lake on Your Property
If you’ve got a lake or a large pond on your land, it needs looking after just like anything else you want to keep in good shape. It might look...
Maintaining and Conserving a Lake on Your Property
If you’ve got a lake or a large pond on your land, it needs looking after just like anything else you want to keep in good shape. It might look...
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Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes [2025]
Picture this: You’re paddling through the Great Lakes, the sun glistening on the water… but what’s that floating by? A fish? A duck? Nope—just another plastic bottle on its way...
Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes [2025]
Picture this: You’re paddling through the Great Lakes, the sun glistening on the water… but what’s that floating by? A fish? A duck? Nope—just another plastic bottle on its way...
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Forever Chemicals (PFAS) are in Your Body: Here...
It's 2025, and we're still talking about those pesky PFAS forever chemicals. They now even have taken up permanent residence in our bodies. 99% of adults have PFAS in their...
Forever Chemicals (PFAS) are in Your Body: Here...
It's 2025, and we're still talking about those pesky PFAS forever chemicals. They now even have taken up permanent residence in our bodies. 99% of adults have PFAS in their...
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SWOP News Channel
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Surprising Sources of Heart Woes: Everyday Plas...
Chasing Death by Plastic:File this under "Ways We Didn't Realize We Were Sabotaging Ourselves." So, besides suffocating sea turtles and ruining beach selfies, plastics have a new nefarious notch on...
Surprising Sources of Heart Woes: Everyday Plas...
Chasing Death by Plastic:File this under "Ways We Didn't Realize We Were Sabotaging Ourselves." So, besides suffocating sea turtles and ruining beach selfies, plastics have a new nefarious notch on...
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Slippery Solution: How Velvet Worm Slime is Cha...
Slime Time: A Peculiar, but Sustainable FutureIf you think the weirdest pet you ever had was a goldfish in a bowl, get ready to be out-weirded. There's a team of...
Slippery Solution: How Velvet Worm Slime is Cha...
Slime Time: A Peculiar, but Sustainable FutureIf you think the weirdest pet you ever had was a goldfish in a bowl, get ready to be out-weirded. There's a team of...
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Tiny Plastic Detectives: A Handy New Gadget in ...
Scope it, Hope it:Researchers from McGill University have developed HoLDI-MS, a 3D-printed test platform for high-precision detection of micro and nanoplastics. These invisible environmental criminals have been notoriously hard to...
Tiny Plastic Detectives: A Handy New Gadget in ...
Scope it, Hope it:Researchers from McGill University have developed HoLDI-MS, a 3D-printed test platform for high-precision detection of micro and nanoplastics. These invisible environmental criminals have been notoriously hard to...
