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Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels, posing a significant threat to our well-being. Solutions for cleaner oceans offer hope.

Municipal Water Systems’ Solutions to the Plastic Pollution Crisis

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Rachel Stahlman, president of the Watershed Alliance of York, shares insights into pollution challenges facing municipal water systems.

Save the Planet from Plastic Pollution, One Refill at a Time

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Most plastic ends up in landfills and oceans. Save the planet from plastic by reducing and reusing, and help mitigate plastic pollution.

Composting Champs: US Cities and States Leading the Way

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Select cities and states are diverting organic waste from landfills, creating valuable compost for public use. Hooray for composting champs!

An Easy Guide to Backyard Composting

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Turn food scapes into rich soil. Here is an easy guide to backyard composting to help you on your journey to live more sustainably.

Reduce Waste in Your Kitchen with These Simple Tips

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Do you use paper towels or plastic wrap often? Reduce waste in your kitchen and try these useful eco-friendly alternatives.

Sharing Adventures From the Seat of My Bicycle

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Riding a bicycle is a beautiful way to reduce carbon emissions and have rewarding adventures while exploring the world.

Cleaning with Care: Declutter Responsibly and Avoid the Landfill

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With a little creativity and care, you can declutter while reducing your landfill impact. Clear your clutter today with our sustainable tips!

OPL Insight: U.S. Food Waste By Category and Sector

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Reducing household food waste is an easy way for individuals to make a profound difference in the fight against climate change.

Tackling the Food Emissions Crisis

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One Planet Life shares Project Drawdown’s webinar on food emissions. Changing the way we handle food waste is a critical climate solution.

A Food Waste Recycling Solution that Changed a Nation

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Food systems have a high environmental cost — more than 820 million people go hungry every day and many producers struggle to stay afloat. In high-income countries, 35% of the food is thrown out by consumers. Let’s look at South Korea for inspiration on a food waste recycling solution.