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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
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
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
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 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
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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jpgiovannettone
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Toothbrushes & Dental Floss
Another plastic product that almost all human beings use and for which there are more sustainable alternatives is the toothbrush. One...
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jpgiovannettone
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Single-Use Plastic Bags
I would like to continue looking at alternatives to using plastic in our daily lives by considering single-use plastic bags. A few key...
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jpgiovannettone
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Sustainable Laundry
There are many ways in which how you do the laundry can have negative impacts on our environment. These include not only whether your...
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jpgiovannettone
Jul 28, 20231 min read
Plastic Bottles
A big step towards reducing our plastic footprint is eliminating our consumption of single-use plastic bottles. One of the most common...
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jpgiovannettone
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Disposable Plates, Cups, & Cutlery
Some of the more challenging items for which I spent much time looking for sustainable non-plastic options were disposable cups, cutlery,...
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jpgiovannettone
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Plastic-Free Summer: The Story of Plastic
As summer begins, we are going to look at various aspects of plastic pollution throughout the next few months and address at least one...
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