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6 Reasons to Try Microfiber Made from Recycled Plastic
August 8, 2017 | | 12

6 Reasons to Try Microfiber Made from Recycled Plastic

Mopping Up the Problem of Plastic From shoes to travel bags, skateboards to sunglasses, all kinds of useful things are now being created from recycled plastic. And that’s good, especially considering how big the problem of plastic pollution is. But exactly what kind of plastic is used to create these products? And how much good […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Conservation, Environment, How You Can Help, Plastic, Reuse Recycle, Water

How 10,000 Plastic Bottles Are Changing the World
August 1, 2017 | | 3

How 10,000 Plastic Bottles Are Changing the World

Why Viral Plastic Bottles Are a Good Thing While the problem of plastic pollution appears to be growing—at least people are taking notice, thanks to the efforts of artists all over the planet. As we highlighted in a blog from last January, “3 Artists Use Trash to Create Awareness,” photographer-artist Benjamin Von Wong of San […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Conservation, Environment, Plastic, Reuse Recycle

Aquariums and Plastic Straws
July 25, 2017 | | 20

One Simple Solution Can Stop Plastic Pollution

19 Aquariums Launch a Campaign to Fight Plastic Did you know… More than 8 million tons of plastic enter our waterways each year. And as you know, this affects not only the environment but also the creatures that live it. Because of this staggering amount of plastic pollution, an organization called Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP) […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Do This Not That, Environment, How You Can Help, One Less, Plastic, Water

How to Kick the Single Use Habit
June 29, 2017 | | 13

How to Kick the (Single-Use) Habit

Coming Soon! Zero-Waste Grocery Stores Imagine the world with less garbage. That is the hope behind the idea of no-waste or zero-waste food markets that have recently opened up across Europe. Their goal is to encourage shoppers to buy only what they need, an approach that helps cut down on the amount of both unused […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Conservation, Eco-Friendly Cities, Food, Health, Plastic, Reuse Recycle

Nora Makes a Splash at UN Ocean Conference
June 8, 2017 | | 8

Nora Makes Her Big Splash at the U.N.’s Ocean Conference!

Who’s made of marine debris and recently attended the United Nations’ Ocean Conference? Nora, the Leaping Salmon, that’s who! Earlier this week our vey own Nora made her special guest appearance in New York City at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2017! Angela Haseltine Pozzi, Lead Artist and Executive Director of The Washed Ashore Project, […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Conservation, Environment, Plastic, Reuse Recycle, Water

Ooho Eddible Water Buubles
June 6, 2017 | | 22

A Little Blob That Can Change the Way You Drink and Think

Start-up Company Steps in the Right Direction for Reducing Waste As I am continuously learning more about the dangers of plastics, especially water bottles, I am also learning more about the cutting-edge technology and inventive ideas that are being developed by people who would also like to pitch the plastic and find greener alternatives. What […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Conservation, Environment, Food, Health, Plastic, Water

Plastic Bags and Jellyfish image
May 18, 2017 | | 9

What’s Thin and Light and Deadly to Sea Life?

“Plastic Again? You’re Killing Me!”   Have you ever been fooled by a bowl of plastic fruit? The apples and bananas can look so delicious, it’s easy to be duped into thinking they’re the real thing. Fortunately for us humans, the food on our plates usually is real. And even if it weren’t, we could quickly […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Conservation, Do This Not That, Environment, Plastic, Water