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U.S. Department of Energy Finalizes Washer and Dryer Efficiency Standards

U.S. Department of Energy Finalizes Washer and Dryer Efficiency Standards

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced finalized energy efficiency standards for washing machines and dryers. According to the DOE, the new standards could save U.S. households a total of $2.2 billion annually on utility costs, with savings of up to $39 billion on energy and water bills over 30 years. Additionally, the measures […]

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    Slow Fashion 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Slow Fashion 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is Slow Fashion? Back in 2007, design activist Kate Fletcher coined the term “slow fashion” when talking about the needs for systems-level change in the fashion industry.  It was a hat tip towards the Slow Food Movement, which began in Italy as pushback against the fast food industry, overproduction and waste, […]

    Study Finds Alarmingly High Levels of PFAS Contamination in Small Estuaries

    Study Finds Alarmingly High Levels of PFAS Contamination in Small Estuaries

    A new study has discovered that small coastal estuaries contain concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals” high enough to indicate a worldwide issue. For the study, the researchers looked at the distribution, occurrence and risks of PFAS during the dry season in three micro-estuaries, a press release from Hebrew University of Jerusalem […]

    4 Must-See Wild & Scenic Rivers in the U.S.

    4 Must-See Wild & Scenic Rivers in the U.S.

    In 1968, the U.S. government passed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, designating the first eight free-flowing rivers as protected — the Rio Grande, Rogue, Clearwater, St. Croix, Eleven Point, Idaho’s Salmon and Wolf Rivers. Today, there are 226 wild and scenic rivers and streams covering more than 13,4000 miles in the national Wild and […]

    Climate Change Is Reducing Snowpack, Study Finds

    Climate Change Is Reducing Snowpack, Study Finds

    In the past 40 years, snowpack has sharply declined and is expected to continue this trend, according to a new study by researchers from Dartmouth College. With winter storms currently hitting across the U.S., snow can be a confusing element when it comes to better understanding and tracking climate change and global warming. Some areas […]

    Upcycling 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Upcycling 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is Upcycling? Many of us are familiar with the phrase, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” in terms of sustainability, but it’s become apparent that “Reduce, Reuse, and Repurpose” might be a smarter avenue in terms of reducing waste streams.  Right now globally, 2.12 billion tons of waste is dumped annually. Many industries, particularly […]

    95,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Closes Over Two Miles of Laguna Beach

    95,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Closes Over Two Miles of Laguna Beach

    On Wednesday, 95,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the coastal waters of Laguna Beach in Southern California, prompting the closure of over two miles of the coastline. The closure spans from Laguna Avenue to Blue Lagoon, according to the announcement from the Orange County Health Care Agency. The area will be closed until further notice. […]