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10/28/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Are bioplastics really as eco-friendly as they’re touted to be?

Approximately 165 million tons of petroleum-based plastic now pollute the ocean. Another nine million tons of plastic are added to the seas each year. Only nine percent of plastic is recycled. It takes at least 500 years for traditional plastic to decompose, as toxic chemicals break down and leach into the environment. In the rush […]

04/12/2018 / By David Williams

Water conservation FAIL: Artificial turf grass actually uses MORE water than real grass, according to study

Turf grass has long been considered by many as a more Earth-friendly alternative to real grass, mainly because of the perceived savings that it brings as far as water is concerned. Indeed, it is marketed and demonstrated to the public as a more water-conserving alternative to actual grass, and most people never question this narrative. […]

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