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How one company is making water bottle waistbands (and more)

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How one company is making water bottle waistbands (and more)

How one company is making water bottle waistbands (and more) Repreve by Unifi is reducing waste by recycling water bottles into fiber for fabrics. Repreve, the world's leading recycled fiber, was founded in 2007 by its parent textile company, Unifi. The brand, which you have definitely come across before, has transformed more than 10 BILLION - yes, that's with a B - water bottles into recycled polyester - including in every waistband of Marc Skid underwear.  That's right. Repreve fabric feels no different than standard polyester and is used in everything from clothes, shoes and bags to car seats and home...

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Start saving the world in your backyard with composting

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Start saving the world in your backyard with composting

Start saving the world in your backyard with composting Hoping to garden this summer? You can improve your soil, reduce your impact and save money -- with just one concept. Composting.  It's true. Composting is super easy and great for the environment. You're probably already recycling (and if you're not, come on, it's not hard), so this is an easy next step to reduce your contribution to landfills. How does it work? Well, simply start collecting kitchen waste like egg shells, tea bags, fruit and veggie skins and coffee grounds in a compost pile outside. You can also add weeds, leaves...

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Charity spotlight: Amazon Conservation Association

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Charity spotlight: Amazon Conservation Association

Charity spotlight: Amazon Conservation Association From providing support for Brazilian nut farmers to incentivize them to protect the forest to being the champions of 4 million acres of rainforest, Amazon Conservation Association has come a long way in the last 20 years. By uniting science, innovation and community, Amazon Conservation has established Peru's first conservation concession and worked to empower indigenous communities to develop forest-friendly practices and livelihoods.  Why the Amazon? Well, Jeff Bezos was onto something when he named his company after the forest. The piece of land where the Andes meet the rainforest is almost magical -- home to millions...

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3 New Year's resolutions worth sticking to

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3 New Year's resolutions worth sticking to

3 New Year’s resolutions worth sticking to Ahh, January. ‘Tis the season for exercise and healthy eating and “new year, new me” selfies. If you’re already ready to give up on your New Year’s resolution, try out one (or all) of these easy world-changing goals and make 2018 the year of Marc making! 1. Conserve energy at home. An easy first step to saving the world can start in the comfort of your own home. You probably already know that you can save 200 gallons of water per month just by shutting off the faucet while you brush your teeth. But...

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Switch it up: How LED lights can save you big time

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Switch it up: How LED lights can save you big time

Switch it up: How LED lights can save you big time Sometimes, saving the world starts just one light bulb at a time. LED stands for “light emitting diode”, which is just science speak for the way the bulb converts electricity into light -- which, by the way, is super efficient. In fact, according to the Department of Energy, LED bulbs use 75% less energy than your traditional incandescent lighting and emit almost no heat rays. But that’s not all. They also last 25 times longer than regular bulbs and have the greatest potential impact on energy savings in the...

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