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Are you a small business owner (or thinking of starting one) that is striving to become a more eco-friendly business? It may seem daunting, but I have collected a bunch of information and sources for you.

While it’s tough to guess exactly how much plastic is in the ocean, scientists think about 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean every year. Find out about these brands that are helping our marine ecosystems by collecting and manufacturing products from the mounting number of plastics in our waterways rather than making more of it. 

Entering its tenth year in 2020, Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers individuals, communities, and businesses to choose to refuse single-use plastics in their lives. The challenge helps millions of people take small, daily actions to create long-lasting habits that minimize single-use plastic. Plastic Free July is asking people and organizations...

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. What can we do to protect our planet and its oceans? REDUCE Buy less, use less. Buy only what you need and use all of what you buy. Walk, bike, or use public transit instead...

We should all do our best to help combat climate change. If you think you’re doing what you can to cut down on your waste and consumption to help better the planet - do NOT let anyone make you feel guilty about how much or how little you’re doing. Every little bit helps! And any...

"Eco-friendly" has become a broad term. Out of all the sustainability-related terms you hear, "recyclable" is the single most used.  But it's become a "catch-all" term for sustainability... and not everything is "recyclable." So lets break down the differences between recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable...