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How an 18-year-old's vision is saving the ocean

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How an 18-year-old's vision is saving the ocean

How an 18-year-old's vision is saving the ocean What have you done to save the oceans lately? Boyan Slat just launched his 2,000-foot plastic-collecting device into the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Oh, and did I mention that when he started this whole venture he was just 18? Now 24, Boyan and his organization, The Ocean Cleanup, began their mission in 2013. After scuba diving in Greece and seeing more trash than fish, Boyan decided it was time for someone to actually do something. And trash in our oceans is a legitimate problem. You know, there's a cool 5 trillion pieces...

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4 ways to recycle old wooden pallets

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4 ways to recycle old wooden pallets

4 ways to recycle old wooden pallets While we don't recommend doing DIY or construction projects in your undies, we are really into reducing, reusing and recycling wherever possible. These wooden pallet projects are an awesome way to upcycle what was once laying around as junk.  But first: you can find pallets at garden or lawn shops. Definitely give finding them for free a try before you go online and buy them. Make a vertical planter. This is a really cool way to bring some life to your patio - especially if you're working with a small space. And while...

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Sustainable and chic: How it's possible to be both

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Sustainable and chic: How it's possible to be both

Sustainable and chic: How it's possible to be both Be honest: when you think about sustainability, fashion isn't the first thing that comes to mind, is it? You probably think about plastic and straws and grocery bags (ok, well at least I do). And then when you do think about sustainable fashion, does it conjure pictures of brown potato sack like items? (Just me again? Ok.) But Natalie Smith, founder of Sustainably Chic is proving that notion all wrong.  Picture this: it's 2011 and you're fed up with the waste and unethical treatment of people in the fashion industry. Your fashion studies courses...

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Meet The Conservation Kid

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Meet The Conservation Kid

Meet The Conservation Kid He's younger than you, more socially conscious than you, and let's face it, probably cooler than you too.  Meet Cash—aka The Conservation Kid.  A 9-year-old from Chattanooga, TN, Cash has loved fish and aquatic life since he was three. He spends a lot of time at his local aquarium and in his quest to know all he could about fish, Cash began to learn that some of our human habits aren't so great for the ecosystems fish call home. "Learning about fish and wildlife has taught me how humans make it harder for them," Cash said, explaining where his...

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The sustainability tip that's been right in front of you your whole life

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The sustainability tip that's been right in front of you your whole life

The sustainability tip that's been right in front of you your whole life The lunchbox might just be the greatest thing since sliced bread.  That's right. Bringing your lunch to work or sending it with your little ones every day will not only save you money but also help save the planet. Who knew you were so woke as a kid? Get back to your glory days with these tips. First, you really need to evaluate what you're carrying your food in. (Is it as cool as my OG Gunsmoke lunchbox??) While I doubt it, all that really matters is that whatever...

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