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jpgiovannettone
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Sustainability - Road and Sidewalk De-icers
As many of us have plans to travel on the roads during the next few weeks, a sustainability topic related to snow and cold seems...
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jpgiovannettone
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Carbon Emissions: Planes, Trains, or Automobiles
As we jump into the biggest travel season of the year, I wanted to focus on the amount of emissions that are created using various forms...
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jpgiovannettone
Oct 31, 20244 min read
Formed or Just Informed?
I am a big proponent of taking the time to become as informed as possible when considering any changes in lifestyle due to concerns...
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jpgiovannettone
Oct 1, 20241 min read
The Landfill Orchestra
I often receive inspirational emails from individuals who are passionate about sustainability. Last week I received one such email...
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jpgiovannettone
Sep 16, 20244 min read
Carbon Footprint of Plastic
As was discussed in the previous article, the plastics we use typically come in one of six forms: (1) polyethylene terephthalate (PET),...
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jpgiovannettone
Sep 5, 20243 min read
Plastic Recycling - Categories 1 to 7
One question people often ask regarding the recycling of plastic items is "What do the different numbers on plastic containers stand for...
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jpgiovannettone
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Reducing Your Paper Footprints
Credit: This image is unaltered and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Did you know...
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jpgiovannettone
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Update: Sustainable Keurig K-Cup Alternatives & Compostable Snack Packaging
Over the last few months I posted articles concerning various aspects of choosing sustainable coffee and snacks and provided some...
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jpgiovannettone
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Reducing e-waste through your laptop and smartphone
It is estimated that as of 2023, the United States is producing about 6.9 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) each year (U.S....
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jpgiovannettone
May 31, 20242 min read
Paper Products: Sustainable Napkins
Paper vs. plastic With so much focus being given to reducing our use of plastic products, we often overlook the fact that paper products...
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jpgiovannettone
May 15, 20243 min read
Safe & Sustainable Food Storage
Source: rawpixel.com / Jakub Kapusnak In 2018, National Geographic estimated that Americans on average use 365 plastic bags per person...
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jpgiovannettone
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Earth Day (Monday, April 22)
Have you questioned the reason that Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22? On this day in 1970 the modern environmental movement...
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jpgiovannettone
Apr 15, 20242 min read
Sustainable Snacking
The previous Green Xpectations post focused on the packaging of single-serve condiments. The current topic is related but is with regard...
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jpgiovannettone
Apr 8, 20242 min read
Single-Use Condiments
Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stoweboyd/2298110797 Another item that can often be found at catered meetings and events as...
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jpgiovannettone
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Sustainable Meetings & Events: Coffee & Tea
I was recently asked to develop guidance for planning sustainable meetings and events. This seems to be a common concern for various...
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jpgiovannettone
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Alternatives to Plastic: Shampoo & Toothpaste
As we attempt to remove plastic from the bathroom, it can be overwhelming when you think about all of the items you require that are...
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jpgiovannettone
Feb 16, 20242 min read
Plastic Pollution - Garbage Bags
Even though the ultimate goal with regard to plastic pollution and waste is to reduce your overall consumption and to reuse and recycle...
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jpgiovannettone
Jan 22, 20243 min read
Plastic Pollution - Microplastics
In this post, I wanted to get back to the issue of plastic pollution since there are still some major areas that have not been covered in...
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jpgiovannettone
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Climate Change & Sustainability: A Common Goal
There was a new addition at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28, which took place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 in...
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jpgiovannettone
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Fake vs real Christmas trees: Is one more sustainable?
I have thought about this question a lot over the years since, I do have to admit, I have always had an artificial Christmas tree. Due...
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