Currently, we are facing an out of control waste management issue. There is an increase in waste products that must be managed. This is in part due to China's bans prohibiting China from importing discarded plastics, yarn, cotton, ash, waste wool, slag from steelmaking, and paper. In the past, the United States and other countries used to ship tons of waste to China every year. Now, due to the bans, American waste management is in need of a major overhaul.
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30 O.G. Vegan Celebrities Who Have Been Vegan 5+ Years
When it comes to veganism we've seen many celebrities come and go. Yet, you may be surprised to learn that there are also quite a few who have been vegan for years! Many have truly adopted it as an indefinite way of life. Here are some vegan celebrities who are truly about this vegan life for the long haul.
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DAN & MÉZ – The Sustainable Handmade Watch Made From Pineapple Leaves
It's official, we are in the thick of the rise of vegan leather! First shoes, now watches. DAN & MÉZ is a vegan, ethical and sustainable watch label based in Graz Austria. The buzz about this label came to life because of the innovative use of pineapple leaves. Yes, you read that right, pineapple leaves! Each DAN & MÉZ watch is made using Pinatex, a leather based on recycled pineapple leaves.
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Food Hugger Reusable Silicone Food Savers
Ultimately, for most Food Huggers are loved for practical reasons. However, from a broader perspective Food Huggers dramatically reduce your trash footprint while also saving your food from premature spoiling. Food Huggers get the most out of your fresh produce is health smart, cash smart, and good for the planet. It's a must have for anyone looking to adopt sustainable habits that dually offer you the benefit of delicious fresh food.
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Vegan Friendly Travel Destination: Peru
Though Peruvian food can be meat heavy, surprisingly Peruvian culture is actually quite vegan friendly. So a trip to Peru may actually be a pleasantly rewarding treat for today's vegan traveler.
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MOM’s – Ethical Grocer Of The Week
Affectionately known as MOM's, My Organic Market is an organic grocery store founded on a mission to protect and restore the environment. Scott Nash started MOM’s at the age of 22 with an initial investment of $100 as a home delivery business out of his mom’s garage. Three decades later MOM’s has stores in four states and DC and employs 1,000+ people.
