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Rotomolded Polyethylene Boats: What It Means, How It Works, and Why You Want One

When it comes to boat construction, all sorts of materials can take part in the assembly. Bigger vessels need heavy-duty structures to last, but even materials like polyethylene can make an excellent ...
CU Boulder News & Events

We’re drowning in single-use plastics. Here’s why and what we can do about it

Plastic is ubiquitous. It’s in the clothes we wear, wrapped around the food we eat and in the toothpaste we use. It floats in the oceans and litters the snow on Mount Everest. Every year, the world ...
WHDH

Single-use plastic is wreaking havoc on the planet. Here’s what you can do to minimize your impact

(CNN) — The life cycle of plastic begins underground, where oil and gas are extracted from deep below the surface of the planet. These fossil fuels are then refined in facilities, using extreme ...
The New York Times

Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing?

Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping. Credit...Naomi Anderson-Subryan Supported by By Hiroko Tabuchi On the face of it, biodegradable plastic is a miracle. It looks ...
Sustainable Brands

What Is Plastic Neutrality and How Do We Get There?

The state of being plastic neutral means having a net-zero plastic footprint, for a defined period of time. This should be achieved through ambitious commitments and progress on reducing virgin ...
CNN

Single-use plastic is wreaking havoc on the planet. Here’s what you can do to minimize your impact

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Greener newsletter. Our seven-part guide helps you minimize your personal role in the climate crisis — and reduce your eco-anxiety. And the widespread use of ...