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Biodegradable vs Compostable: Understanding the Key Differences
Biodegradable and compostable plastic options are on the rise, combating the statistic that over 80% of plastics become useless and enter the environment, causing economic and environmental harm.
With an increase in sustainability awareness, labels like “biodegradable” and “compostable” are all around, but what do they really mean? Opting for these alternatives is morally appealing; however, is one preferable to the other, and after making this decision, how do we dispose of these options?
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The Conundrum of Coffee Cups & Recycling
We’re addicted to coffee, but that’s a problem. Our beverage of choice produces massive amounts of waste. Every year, American toss 4 billion coffee cups, and Canadians throw out 1.5 billion in the same period. That’s just two countries, and while we may be the worst offenders, estimates put the number of trashed cups at 600 billion cups around the world every year.
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Composting 101 - for Students and Professionals
Composting is a great way to stay environmentally friendly, whether you're located on a school campus, at the office, or you're interested in running a university composting program.
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Vermont Pioneers New Composting Laws: The Zero Waste Movement
The Vermont Legislature unanimously voted the Universal Recycling Law into action in 2012. This new law requires that all recyclables (metal, glass, plastic and paper) be banned from landfills starting in 2015. Leaf and yard debris, as well as clean wood are required to be recycled by 2016, and all food scraps are to be recycled by July of 2020.
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Getting on the right track to composting
Getting On The Right Track To Recycling
Composting is a hot topic in Vermont. That's because our "Green Mountain State" is leading the charge in mandatory composting.
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Vermont Making Big Steps Towards Reducing Carbon Footprint
As part of Vermont’s larger effort to reduce its carbon footprint, this week Burlington, Vermont, announced that 100% of its electricity is now renewable. Renewable energy means that the energy fueling the small city comes from sources such as water, wind, and biomass.
