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How Your Trash Ends up in the Ocean [Infographic]
We've written extensively about the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.
But have you ever wondered how exactly your trash, maybe hundreds of miles inland, makes it out into the ocean?
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Now ‘Three Times the Size of France’
New research suggests the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a collection of plastic in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii, is up to 16 times larger than previously thought. The patch is suggested to be 790,000 tons – or three times the size of France – and growing.
Our Oceans are Polluted and You Might be Wearing the Problem
It’s no secret that wearing clothes made with synthetic fibers come with a myriad of problems. From carcinogenic chemicals used to treat and dye the material, to high energy use...
Everything You Need to Know About the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch
There is currently an estimated 3.5 million tons of trash floating around the Pacific Ocean, in what's called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
It's believed the patch spans roughly twice...
5 Relatively Unknown Pollution Problems
Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented. –Barry Commoner
We have all heard it before, and we’ll surely hear it again. But pollution is a growing...
Kim Preston’s “Plastic Pacific” Series
Plastic objects positioned in the ocean is the subject of photographer Kim Preston's new series, titled Plastic Pacific.
The series features everyday plastic objects floating in the sea looking like jellyfish, polyps,...
Building Below: Underwater Structures Propose Pollution Solutions
eVolo Architecture Magazine’s 2012 Skyscraper competition entrants from South Korea developed the conceptual Plastic Fish Tower—an underwater ocean structure designed to ‘attract’ plastic in an effort to reduce the...
Method Designs Bottle From Great Pacific Garbage Patch Debris
San Francisco-based green cleaning brand, Method, in collaboration with Los Angeles-based Envision Plastics, will be rolling out with a new line of biodegradable 2-in-1 dish and hand cleaner this November which will...
G-“art”-bage Patch Kids
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch—that vast swirling vortex of gum wrappers and milk jugs that threatens the food chain and looms above, beside, below and inside us now to an...
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch – From Laos To Hawaii
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
If you have ever wondered what happens to all the rubbish humans create, after some consideration – and few available answers – you...
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The Latest Technology Trends To Reduce Your Eco Footprint
With new applications for smart devices being developed every day, ‘green’ apps are a dime a dozen. Here are a few worth checking out.
20 Ways to Recycle & Upcycle Old Fabric
Before you toss any bits of material, try some of these recycling and upcycling ideas. You'll reduce your waste and give new life to an old fabric!
51 Household Uses of Baking Soda
Here are 51 uses for baking soda in your home that can change your life for the better. This inexpensive pantry item has many applications!
Are Vertical Farms the Future of Sustainable Agriculture?
Vertical farming could be an incredible asset for the future of sustainable agriculture. Keep reading to learn how this technology is revolutionizing how we produce food.
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The Latest Developments and Breakthroughs in Solar
The solar industry has come a long way in just the last few years. The latest developments and breakthroughs in solar technology include longer-lasting solar cells, solar cells that you can print onto flexible surfaces, solar panels that track the sun from east to west throughout the day, and solar power plants that work at night. Here's a breakdown of the breakthroughs we're most excited about.
20 Ways to Recycle & Upcycle Old Fabric
Before you toss any bits of material, try some of these recycling and upcycling ideas. You'll reduce your waste and give new life to an old fabric!
Are Vertical Farms the Future of Sustainable Agriculture?
Vertical farming could be an incredible asset for the future of sustainable agriculture. Keep reading to learn how this technology is revolutionizing how we produce food.
