Earth-friendly stuff we like
Replace the plastic bag!
The average American family takes home 1,500 plastic bags a year, which results in 100 billion plastic bags being thrown away annually, which requires 12 million barrels of oil to manufacture!
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Chuck the (disposable) cup!
Did you know that we consume roughly 130 BILLION disposable cups per year, accounting for 54% of global cup consumption? Be the change!
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Reduce paper waste
"Pulp and paper is the third largest industrial polluter to air, water, and land in both Canada and the United States, and releases well over 100 million kg of toxic pollution each year.[5]"
"Worldwide consumption of paper has risen by 400% in the past 40 years, with 35% of harvested trees being used for paper manufacture. " Source: Wikipedia.
"Worldwide consumption of paper has risen by 400% in the past 40 years, with 35% of harvested trees being used for paper manufacture. " Source: Wikipedia.
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Replace tissues
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Replace paper towels
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Make-ahead meals
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Green your lunch
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