We’ve seen face masks for months in areas they’re not supposed to be: storm drains, sidewalks, beaches, and parks. Now, we’re discovering how many of our oceans could have flooded with used masks. “Once plastic enters the marine environment, it’s very difficult to move,” said Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research for OceansAsia. The…
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Biodegradable Coffee Cups That Grow Trees & Flowers When Thrown Away
A Californian company is promising to help enjoy your morning coffee while at the same time, be environmentally friendly with these biodegradable coffee cups. Their initiative called Reduce. Reuse. Grow., aims to help replant trees and flowers around the country, by implanting each cup with seeds for either a tree or native plant complete with…