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“The seventh Our Ocean Conference took place in the Pacific island nation of Palau on April 13 and 14. • Representatives of governments, the private sector, civil society groups and philanthropic organizations made 410 commitments worth more than $16 billion … Continue reading →

First, a bit of history. From https://www.consumerreports.org/pfas-food-packaging/dangerous-pfas-chemicals-are-in-your-food-packaging-a3786252074/ : “Dangerous PFAS Chemicals Are in Your Food Packaging… In 1938, a 27-year-old chemist named Roy Plunkett stumbled across a new type of chemical, one with a bond so strong it would end … Continue reading →

“A 2020 study found that there may be more microplastics in some waters than zooplankton, a group of plankton that include tiny animals and some immature larger animals. That may not seem like a big deal, but countless aquatic species … Continue reading →

There is so much that needs to be done for the environment that many people find it too overwhelming and they never start. We all need to do all we can. There is no time to hesitate. At our house … Continue reading →

Why are our super markets, restaurants and fast food outlets still using plastic utensils that are wrapped in plastic when compostable and biodegradable bamboo replacements are available? And, why are they still using styrofoam or polystyrene and PET clamshell plastic … Continue reading →

I recently received two responses from Publix Super Markets to my requests for them to stop putting all of their branded meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, produce deli and bakery items in single use polystyrene or PET clamshell single use packaging. … Continue reading →

As people fill their recycling bin for weekly pickup they might want to think what really happens to the single use plastic waste they brought their food home in. Sure, they think they are recycling all of the plastic water … Continue reading →

If it sounds too good to be true… it certainly bears scrutiny. “Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company’s products are more environmentally sound. Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim … Continue reading →