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    Zero Waste Laundry Detergent Is Now A Thing

    Over 30 billion of loads of laundry are done in North America each year, and the environmental impact is massive. According to the Wall Street Journal, American families on average do 300 loads of laundry per year. The result is the carbon footprint of laundry detergents for one year of laundry being approximately 480 pounds (218 kilograms) per year, or about 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) per week.

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    Zero Waste Is Becoming A Celebrity Trend

    In the wake of China waste import bans and the current COVID-19 pandemic the zero waste movement never seemed more necessary. Waste has a detrimental impact on our planet. It generates methane gas, which is explosive and contributes to the greenhouse effect. Besides that waste presents a great nuisance and risk to our health and environment.

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    Going Zero Waste With Pets Is Trending

    Going zero waste with pets is trending!!! Having pets actually creates a significant amount of waste. In fact, a UCLA geography professor, Gregory Okin, conducted research on the environmental impact of America’s pets. Okin found that cats’ and dogs’ eating habits are responsible for dumping as many as 64 million tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere every year. That’s 25 to 30 percent of the environmental impact of meat consumption in the United States. It’s roughly the equivalent of driving over 13 million cars! In light of this, eco-conscious pet owners are seeking out ways to curb the carbon footprint of their pets. Many have opted for non-meat eating pets…

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    Ceramic vs The Oxo Good Grips Compost Bin

    Find out why we prefer the ceramic vs the Oxo Good Grips compost bin… There is quite a bit of buzz about the Oxo Good Grips Compost Bin. Is it because of it’s the unique design? Or is it because it’s parent company is Helen Of Troy Limited, making it a designer compost bin of sorts? Whatever the reason, the Oxo Good Grips Compost Bin is still killing it at retail stores throughout the U.S. The Oxo Good Grips Compost Bin has a somewhat unique design. Unlike many, it has a handle that allows you to easily carry it to an outdoor composter or garden. The lid flips up for easy filling…

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