How Old Bottles Are Recycled into Clothing

In 2016, approximately 400,000 graduates across the U.S. wore gowns made from recycled PET bottles. How many used plastic bottles did that take, you ask? About 10.8 million. The first clothing made from recycled PET bottles hit the shelves in 1993….

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Edible Water Blobs: All You Ever Wanted to Know

Despite serious efforts by environmentalists to promote the use of alternatives, consumers have been reluctant to give up single-use plastic water bottles. In the U.S. alone, 38 billion water bottles end up in landfills or the ocean per year. Not…

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Department of Defense Seeks Biodegradable Bullets

Calling all engineers: The Department of Defense is on the lookout for a new bullet that will sprout seeds, instead of waste, after it’s shot. In a call for proposals, the DoD says that the U.S. Army uses “hundreds of thousands of…

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How One Company Is Changing Mattress-Making

Buying a new mattress is what’s referred to as a “grudge purchase.” We put it off far longer than we should and, let’s be honest, most of us hate the process of mattress shopping — the jargon, the upselling, the…

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Tesla’s New Solar Roof Is Pretty, But Is It Practical?

Last week, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors spoke before a crowd at the set of the TV show Desperate Housewives. “The interesting thing is that the houses you see around you are all solar houses,” said Musk. “Did you notice?” This news shocked the…

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Your Mattress Might Have 10 Million Dust Mites

Could your very own bedroom be hazardous to your health? Yes, according to a new study that revealed dust found in a conventional home is laced with about 45 incredibly dangerous chemicals, including one known for causing cancer. That’s a big…

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Is Artificial Turf A Health Risk? Studies Say No

Every day, untold children spend time running around on playgrounds and soccer fields, a cushioned substance of crumb rubber underfoot. It’s been one of recycling’s best success stories — giving new life to the tires from all those cars we drive….

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Is Artificial Turf A Health Risk? Studies Say No

Wrap Holiday Gifts in Upcycled Potato Chip Bags

Potato chips bags are good for a lot more than holding potato chips, as this DIY project demonstrates.

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Yogurt Cups, Butter Containers Reborn as Toothbrushes, Razors

Preserve wants your #5 plastics to turn them into toothbrushes, razors and food storage containers.

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The Traveler’s Guide to Eco-Friendly Products

Heed the advice of a travel blogger on how to make your next trip full of fun and adventure while being environmentally conscious at the same time.

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