Compostable vs biodegradable: these terms might seem interchangeable but there's actually a big difference between the two. This EarthHero blog explains the differences - click to learn more and you'll never confuse the two again!
Microplastics, microbeads, microfibers…You might have heard of them, and you probably know they’re not great. Microplastics are small plastic pieces that include microbeads, small pieces...
It’s time to start tidying up. Here’s how to do it without trashing the planet. If you’ve been totally obsessing over Marie Kondo and Tidying...
Fact: food scraps and other organic waste currently makes up 30% of what we throw away every year, where it will sit in our...
Recycling is one of the best things you can do for the environment. It reduces landfill waste and diverts litter from the world’s oceans...
While both recycling and upcycling reduce the amount of junk that goes to our landfills, upcycling turns that same waste into a product of a higher quality–while recycling slightly decreases the quality of certain materials. When we upcycle, we extend the life of that material–reducing CO2 emissions and water usage.
It’s no secret that recycling can be a little confusing…to say the least. From following guidelines that differ not only from one town to...
Does recycling really make a difference? The (annoyingly vague) answer: Yes…and no. Recycling in and of itself doesn’t save the planet from tons and...
We’ve all heard of reduce, reuse, recycle. Like most, you probably assumed that recycling was as simple as throwing anything and (almost) everything paper or plastic into the bin, and walking away guilt-free. News flash: recycling doesn’t work that way. Here’s our go-to tips for how you can recycle smarter
Believe it or not, every plastic straw that was ever created still exists in some form today, whether it be in a landfill or the ocean. Find out what happens after you toss your single-use straw, and what you can do to start reducing your own plastic pollution!
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