Nanoplastics are Everywhere, and They’re Dangerous
Microplastics collected from the environment with the source’s organic matter removed.Credit: Oof.cc, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons We’re all …
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What Makes Plastics So Bad?
Plastics just keep breaking into smaller and smaller pieces. Credit: FlyD via Unsplash They don’t biodegrade. Plastics don’t biodegrade because …
Are We Having More Extreme Weather? And Why?
Yes we are. We’re having more extreme events, more often, and in locations that are unusual to have those sort …
The Most Eco-Friendly, Animal-Friendly Wool Socks
Yes, there ARE 100% plastic microfiber-free wool socks! But not many. I think wool socks are the best. And for …
Wool IS an Eco-Friendly Fiber–You Just Need to Choose it Well
Wool is one of the best fibers to use for clothing and other home textiles. It’s unparalleled in durability, comfort, …
Septic Systems Keep Microfibers Out of the Environment, Right?
Think you’re safe having a septic system? You’re probably thinking that all the microfibers your laundry releases into wastewater are …
Looks Like the West is Still in a Drought-A Megadrought
Looks Like the West is Still in a Megadrought After a dry start to northern California’s rainy season we have …