At least 298.7 million Americans used deodorants / anti-perspirants in 2020, according to the United States Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS) statistics. … How scented products add to air pollutionRead more
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These celebrities cause 10,000 times more carbon emissions from flying than the average person
The jet-setting habits of Bill Gates and Paris Hilton mean that they produce an astonishing 10,000 times more carbon emissions from flying than the average … These celebrities cause 10,000 times more carbon emissions from flying than the average personRead more
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Ditch the deodorant, save the planet?
A new study brings to light a little-known source of dangerous emissions: personal care products. The study, published Thursday in the journal Science, used computer … Ditch the deodorant, save the planet?Read more
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On soap-free living
Most people are horrified to hear that Jackie Hong hasn’t used soap in 7 years, but she might be the smart one. Jackie Hong hasn’t … On soap-free livingRead more
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How much do perfumes pollute?
Soaps, detergents, shampoos and many other personal hygiene products contain mixtures of ‘odorous’ molecules that have passed safety tests for human health with little or … How much do perfumes pollute?Read more
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How air-conditioning made America — and how it could break us all
A very short history of cooling Primitive air-cooling systems have been around for eons, from ancient Rome, where the wealthy cooled their homes by circulating … How air-conditioning made America — and how it could break us allRead more
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100 million roses grown for Valentine’s Day produce 9,000 metric tons of CO2
Roses may be red, but they’re definitely not green according to research from Scientific American. As millions of partners exchange bunches of red roses in … 100 million roses grown for Valentine’s Day produce 9,000 metric tons of CO2Read more
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The story of a natural burial
Tristan knew the end was near when his dad turned yellow. Two years earlier, his father, Jake Seniuk, had been diagnosed with a rare form … The story of a natural burialRead more
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Make Your Holiday Greener
The Travel Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with the travel industry to integrate sustainable tourism into their business — to protect the environment … Make Your Holiday GreenerRead more