Plastic is used too much today because it is cheap to make and easy to find. However, many plastics don’t break down and are recycled poorly. Microplastics have contaminated water, plants, and soil. Studies indicate that plastic traces are found in human blood, leading to health issues. Scientists are seeking to use bioplastics to cutContinue reading “Bio Yarn: The Future of Textiles”
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Sensible Sustainability: 5 Easy ways to cut back on Single-Use Plastic!
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Americans tossed 3.01 million tons of plastic bags, sacks, and shrink wraps in landfills in 2017 while only about 9.4% of those plastics were actually recycled. That leaves about 91% of the plastics produced in America polluting oceans, beaches, rivers, forests, and other natural habitats, as wellContinue reading “Sensible Sustainability: 5 Easy ways to cut back on Single-Use Plastic!”
Georgia College Green Initiative 