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What’s it going to take to create a just and sustainable future? Let’s talk about it! In our newest series, conversations about what we’re watching – and what’s working – in the world!

Are Bioplastics Really Better?

With labels like “made from plants” and “biodegradable”, there are a lot of supposedly environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic. But are bioplastics really any better?

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Where Does Your Trash End Up?

Have you ever wondered where exactly your garbage goes when you throw it away?

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Should Plastic Producers Pay for Recycling?

Why are taxpayers responsible for recycling costs if we didn’t make this mess in the first place?

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How to Stop Plastic Pollution Forever

If your bathtub was overflowing, you wouldn’t immediately reach for a mop — you’d first turn off the tap. That’s what we need to do with single-use plastics.

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Is Asia Responsible for Plastic Pollution?

Asian countries are often blamed for plastic polluting the environment, but where’s all that plastic coming from in the first place?

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A Plastic Pollution Solution Hiding in Plain Sight

Every minute, 1 million plastic bottles are bought all over the world – many of which end up in the environment. This simple solution can close the loop and reduce plastic pollution.

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How Advertising Rewires Kids’ Brains

We see ads everywhere and kids are no exception. How does this flood of marketing affect a child’s development?

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Where Does Junk Mail Come From?

Have you ever wondered where all these unwanted catalogs are coming from? How are companies even getting your name and address anyway? This is why you’re getting a bunch of catalogs and what you can do to stop it.

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Why Does Black Friday Exist?

Black Friday is the American tradition where millions of shoppers wait in long lines to buy more Stuff. How did the season of giving turn into the season of buying? Why does Black Friday even exist?

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3 Dirty Marketing Tricks To Get You To Buy More Stuff

Do you ever wonder how stores can offer seemingly ridiculous sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Learn the dirty tricks companies use to manipulate you into buying more stuff.

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3 Things You Should Know About Plastic Pollution

Here’s what you need to know if you want to make the systemic changes needed to end plastic pollution for good!

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Who Pays The Price for Amazon’s Free Shipping?

Amazon promises low prices and free shipping, but who is really paying the price for these deals that seem too good to be true?

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5 Things Nestlé Doesn’t Want You To Know

Nestlé is one of the biggest companies in the world whose business model thrives on taking public water, bottling it, and selling it for a profit.

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What Really Sparks Joy?

Marie Kondo is leading the charge to declutter and live a joy-sparked life. But what if there’s a deeper issue that’s not being talked about?

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The One Thing Missing From Beach Cleanups

Cleanups are a great way to remove plastic pollution already on the beach, but how do we stop it from getting there in the first place?

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