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As the year kicks off, many might be thinking of the projects you want to see accomplished. One to consider Is learning the basics and beyond behind the transition of our economy towards net zero. Here are 10 articles that could help on this. What are Scopes 1, 2 and 3 of Carbon Emissions? https://lnkd.in/dCBy2mwh Why is ESG important for companies and investors? https://lnkd.in/eT2_C94E What is the difference between carbon-neutral, net-zero and climate positive? https://lnkd.in/dARaim_j Net-Zero journey, explained https://lnkd.in/e5ywT78z 10 principles to end greenwashing https://lnkd.in/eV9g6XGp The business case for sustainability https://lnkd.in/eHZKxFcb A guide to the EU Taxonomy https://lnkd.in/esQPwV57 1.5 vs 2.0 degrees? https://lnkd.in/eTZgSnkc Would ESG-aligned thinking help a business wave an upcoming recession? https://lnkd.in/eKyWKGXV The role of renewables in decarbonising the economy? https://lnkd.in/eakEC3g3 #sustainability #business #economy #learning #help #renewables #projects
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The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived.” Guterres urged politicians to take swift action. The air is unbreathable, the heat is unbearable in most parts of the world,and the level of fossil fuel profits and climate inaction is unacceptable. July 2023 has already been seen as the most hottest month has ever been recorded in human history according to the reliable source of the data that will be released anytime from Metrological sources. The hottest three-week period ever recorded. The three hottest days on record. The highest-ever ocean temperatures for this time of year. It is still possible to avoid the very worst of climate change, but only with dramatic, immediate #ClimateAction. Truly leaders must lead, I concur with Guterres words of advice. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jul/27/scientists-july-world-hottest-month-record-climate-temperatures
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If this doesn't spur mankind into action, then it is beyond imagination what other climate emergency might..🚨
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This is such a great clarion call to action by Guterres
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the earlier we act the better
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Why plastic bags are of greater concerns Plastic bags are of greater concern due to several factors: 1. Ubiquitous Use: Plastic bags are one of the most commonly used single-use items worldwide. Their widespread use contributes to their significant environmental impact. They are lightweight, inexpensive, and leading to their extensive consumption and disposal. 2. Persistence in the Environment: Plastic bags are made from durable materials that take a long time to decompose. They can persist in the environment for hundreds of years, contributing to long-term pollution and posing hazards to wildlife. Their persistence makes them a particularly problematic form of plastic waste. 3. Litter and Marine Pollution: Plastic bags are often discarded improperly, leading to widespread littering. They can end up in natural habitats, including rivers, lakes, and oceans, where they pose significant risks to marine life. Marine animals may mistake plastic bags for food or become entangled in them, leading to injury, suffocation, or death. 4. High Consumption Rates: The sheer volume of plastic bags used globally is staggering. Billions of plastic bags are consumed each year, exacerbating the environmental impact. The high consumption rates result in a constant demand for new plastic production, further straining natural resources and energy requirements. 5. Low Recycling Rates: Plastic bags have low recycling rates compared to other plastic items. They are often not accepted in regular curbside recycling programs due to their lightweight and thin nature, which can cause operational challenges in recycling facilities. The lack of proper recycling infrastructure and consumer awareness contributes to the low recycling rates of plastic bags. 6. Micro plastic Generation: Over time, plastic bags break down into smaller pieces called micro plastics. These micro plastics can contaminate ecosystems, water bodies, and even enter the food chain, posing potential risks to marine life and human health. The widespread use of plastic bags contributes to the overall micro plastic pollution problem. 7. Visual Pollution and Aesthetics: Plastic bags are highly visible in the environment, particularly when they become litter. They contribute to visual pollution, affecting the aesthetics of natural landscapes, urban areas, and recreational spaces. The accumulation of plastic bags in public spaces and water bodies detracts from their natural beauty and quality. Due to these reasons, plastic bags have gained significant attention as a target for reduction, with efforts aimed at promoting reusable bags, implementing plastic bag bans or fees, and improving recycling and waste management systems. Governments, organizations, and individuals are increasingly recognizing the need to address the environmental concerns associated with plastic bags to mitigate their adverse effects on ecosystems and human well-being.
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Plastic pollution adversely affects humans, wildlife and their habitat.
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Yeah we must Act Now and not tomorrow
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Plastics are the major contributor to both land and water pollution.
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The Biden administration has approved what will be the nation’s largest offshore wind farm, a sprawling 98-turbine complex that is sure to boost a burgeoning energy sector widely seen as essential to reaching the nation’s climate goals. The new Ocean Wind 1 project, developed by the Danish energy company Ørsted, will be built about 15 miles off the coast of New Jersey and generate 1,100 megawatts of electricity — enough to power 380,000 homes. It is the third proposal of its kind approved by the Biden administration, following Vineyard Wind off the coast of Massachusetts and South Fork Wind east of Long Island, New York. “Since Day One, the Biden-Harris administration has worked to jump-start the offshore wind industry across the country,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a press release announcing Wednesday’s decision. “Today’s approval for the Ocean Wind 1 project is another milestone in our efforts to create good-paying union jobs while combating climate change and powering our nation.” https://grist.org/energy/offshore-wind-just-got-its-biggest-boost-yet/
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Great leadership
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Great effort and commitment show by Biden towards green energy
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With this kind of efforts in green energy, the future is promising
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Plastic waste the greatest Environmental hazard of the 21st Century. Stronger international Conventions are needed. Do you agree
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It's no secret that plastic is bad for the environment.
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No doubt plastics are a menace and a lot of work needs to be done to phase them out, starting with individual action, non state actors, policy and more. Plastic Conventions will keep us in check and accountable.
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Recycling plastic can make it more toxic and should not be considered a solution to the pollution crisis, Greenpeace has warned before the latest round of negotiations for an international plastics treaty. https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/24/recycled-plastic-more-toxic-no-fix-pollution-greenpeace-warns
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Decreasing plastic use will assist in one way or the other
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This is why we need to reduce our plastic consumption!
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Plastics need to be phased out
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Artificial lawns could be banned in Wales due to its damaging impact on the environment, a Welsh government minister has said. Julie James, Wales's climate change minister, said fake grass surfaces had a "very bad effect" on sustainability. https://news-sky-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/artificial-lawns-could-be-banned-in-wales-minister-says-12898818
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I welcome this move.
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Needless to say that most things perform better in their natural set up.
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This is a great ban especially when one removes a natural lawn to install an artificial one. They have an aesthetic quality but very dangerous to the environment just as the article put it 'artificial grass contributes to global warming by absorbing more radiation than living grass, displacing living plants that could remove carbon dioxide'. By all means ban it and hopefully other countries can follow suit.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spent $7 million in funds from President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on a program to replace diesel school buses with electric ones in underserved communities.The EPA’s 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates program allocated $7 million in funds from Biden's American Rescue Plan Act to schools to replace up to four diesel buses with electric school buses totaling $1.2 million or $300,000 each. The school bus rebates program was tailored only to applicants in underserved school districts, tribal schools, and private fleets serving those schools, and the replacement buses had to be electric, according to the EPA. The approved schools, which were selected through a lottery, have until October to show that they’ve purchased the new buses and scrapped the old ones. A webinar for applicants to the program, which was released last October, said, "Diesel engines emit harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and other pollutants," and that "while new buses must meet EPA’s tougher emission standards, many older school buses continue to emit harmful diesel exhaust."https://www.foxnews.com/politics/epa-american-rescue-plan-diesel-school-buses-electric-buses
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Its impressive how progressive and aggressive Biden's administration is in enhancing a timely and smooth transition to E-mobility in the US.
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This is a great initiative to curb GHGs, well done EPA.
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this is great,we should go electric to avoid pollution
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Greta Thunberg: not phasing out fossil fuels is ‘death sentence’ for world’s poor
Climate activist says only ‘rapid and equitable’ phaseout will keep temperatures within 1.5C limit
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/13/greta-thunberg-not-phasing-out-fossil-fuels-is-death-sentence-for-worlds-poor
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The bold and charismatic Greta calls a spade a spade and not a big spoon. Ignoring her counsel is also a death sentence
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I agree it's endangering all species on the planet.
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Absolutely true, we must all stand against use of fossil fuels.
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💵 Did you know that banknotes made from wood, cotton, and linen fibers can have negative environmental impacts? 🌳 They require a significant amount of natural resources and production chemicals, tear easily, and are not very resistant to environmental factors. 💸 That's why many countries are transitioning to polymer banknotes, which are made of substances like plastic and offer numerous benefits. Polymer banknotes improve security, increase durability, reduce production costs, and are more environmentally friendly. Over 45 countries currently use polymer banknotes, and this number is expected to exceed 65 by 2030. 🔗 Discover more about the advantages of polymer banknotes and their impact on daily transactions: https://medium.com/the-environment/3-reasons-why-polymer-banknotes-are-taking-over-daily-transactions-b3871e42d557
3 Reasons Why Polymer Banknotes Are Taking Over Daily Transactions
The advantages of polymer compared to paper bills
https://medium.com/the-environment/3-reasons-why-polymer-banknotes-are-taking-over-daily-transactions-b3871e42d557
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It the high time banks adopted this option as a way to help the banking industry decarbonize
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A great idea, nations should consider adopting polymer bank notes.
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Great idea Indeed
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🌍💧 Mark your calendars for June 1 as we are back with the 7th episode of our Circular Table Talk series in collaboration with Ragn-Sells Group Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of #circularity and #water, the lifeblood of our planet. Discover how circular practices can revolutionize water management, addressing critical issues of scarcity and quality. Drawing inspiration from the recent United Nations Water Conference, the lineup of expert speakers will unveil groundbreaking projects and share innovative ideas on accelerating the adoption of circular approaches. https://youtu.be/boTFdkomu5s Check out the detailed program now: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/circular-table-talks-vii
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On it
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Looking forward to this new episode!
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Sustainable South African Wine Brand less Has Stepped Up Its Green Credentials by Releasing the 2022 Chardonnay and 2020 Pinotage in Recycled, Lightweight Bottles
Less is more innovative May 30th - In keeping with the less is more brand ethos, the wines are produced sustainably and ethically from grape to glass
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/05/30/sustainable-south-african-wine-brand-less-has-stepped-up-its-green-credentials
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Wind industry aims to provide a third of Japan's power by 2050
TOKYO: Japan's wind power body has set a mid-century goal to increase capacity to 140 gigawatts (GW) from less than 5 GW now, it said on Monday (May 29), to meet a third of the country's electricity demand and help it to hit its 2050 carbon neutrality target. Offshore wind is meant to be central to Japan's
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/wind-industry-aims-provide-third-japans-power-2050-3523181
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Recycling plastics “extremely problematic” due to toxic chemical additives: Report
Negotiations are underway for a global plastics treaty and parties differ on the role of recycling.
https://www.ehn.org/plastic-recycling-2660739413.html
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Plastic waste is a really big problem but much research work is going on around this subject.
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Reimagining healthcare to reduce pollution, tackle climate change and center justice
“We need to understand who is harmed by an economy that’s based on fossil fuels and toxic chemicals.”
https://www.ehn.org/sustainable-healthcare-2660743500.html
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Climate Change Is Escalating California’s Wildfires
A new analysis finds that dry air and record-breaking temperatures linked to climate change have led to more frequent severe fires in California
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/climate-change-is-escalating-californias-wildfires/
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City Hall hosts round table meeting on climate change » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 - The Nairobi County Government hosted partners to a round table to discuss Climate Change stakeholders mapping. The stakeholders - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2023/05/city-hall-hosts-round-table-meeting-on-climate-change/
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Great way forward
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Good initiative, Such leaders sitting down to discuss matters affecting climate is so encouraging. Looking forward to seeing the results
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Climate Change Is Exacerbating Inflation Worldwide
Rising temperatures could increase global inflation by as much as 1 percent every year until 2035
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/climate-change-is-exacerbating-inflation-worldwide/
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: 'No one gives a s--- about' climate change — this is what it should be called instead
"As long as they keep talking about global climate change, they are not gonna go anywhere. 'Cause no one gives a s--- about that," Arnold Schwarzenegger said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/30/schwarzenegger-no-one-gives-a-s-about-climate-change-rebrand-it.html
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It's crazy that we have to "sell" this crisis! But...if it gets people to finally take notice and ACT, why not do it?
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How do we make our planet perfect again? | BBC Earth
We talk to the Perfect Planet experts about their experiences, hopes and advice.
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Five Ways the Great Green Wall is Helping to Reforest the Sahel Region | BBC Earth
Plants are building our best defence against the greatest desert on Earth.
https://www.bbcearth.com/news/five-ways-the-great-green-wall-is-helping-to-reforest-the-sahel-region
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We Don’t Have Time has been awarded the Climate Action Achievers Award 2023 in Tanzania. ”This is a recognition of the endless effort and hard work put in by our entire team,” says Patrick Kiarie, Region representative of We Don’t Have Time's Kenya Chapter. The Climate Action Achievers Award is presented by Jielimishe Kwanza, a Tanzanian Training and Consultancy company with the mission to inspire action for Sustainable development. The jury's motivation reads: ”We Don’t Have Time has been awarded the CIimate Action Achievers (AACAA) Award 2023 …in recognition of your efforts to continuously raise awareness on environmental issues and specifically the engagement of the youths in mobilizing global efforts towards climate solutions in Africa. Further, your efforts to mobilize communities, institutions, organizations and governments to take decisive actions for the health of our planet have been considered to be highly pivotal in fostering positive efforts towards addressing the climate pandemic that our generations currently face.” Team effort for environmental action Patrick Kiarie, regional director of We Don´t Have Time in East Africa, says the whole Kenya office was elated on receiving news on the award. ”It brought immense joy, excitement and motivation to me and my team. This recognition is due to the endless efforts and hard work put in by the entire team towards making a significant impact on the environment.” We Don’t Have Time Kenya chapter was founded only two years ago, and has since then visited almost every part of the country to mobilize people to join We Don't Have Time and be part of the climate change solutions. Last year, the team organized a mobilization trip to neighboring Tanzania to spread awareness of the climate crisis and encourage more people to join the movement. ”During the visit, we met with the Minister for Energy and Mining, and the University of Dar es Salaam leadership where we established partnerships through their student bodies. We also met with several community and organization leaders in the country. It is, therefore, amazing to know that a year later, the climate conversation story we started in Tanzania is still growing. We hope to extend this conversation across all the countries in Africa”, says Patrick Kiarie. Climate award ceremony in Tanzania We Don’t Have Time’s Kenya office is now invited to receive the Climate Action Achievers Award during the Leaders Environmental (#LEA) Program, at the Regency Park Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city and financial hub, on World Environment Day, June 5. ”It is an honor to be invited for the event in Tanzania. We look forward to sharing details on how our platform works and urge the audience to join hands with us via our platform as we fight to combat the effects of climate change together. Will also network with like-minded people and organizations as we seek mutual partnerships & collaboration.” Over 20 organizations have been invited to participate at the event, which is organized by Jielimishe Kwanza (meaning ‘Educate yourself first’), a company that organizes green training, social and environmental entrepreneurship, eco-event planning, and courses and seminars on topics like Building Green business and management, and Green Team Building.
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A big congratulations to We Dont Have Time for this milestone
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Great news! we can do it.
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Great news. Well deserved, @WeDontHaveTimeKenya!
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The second round of negotiations for the development of an international treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution opened yesterday in Paris. The treaty aims to address the global crisis, with nearly 350 million tons of plastic waste generated annually. Even worse, according to the estimates of the OECD, the amount of plastic waste produced is projected to triple by 2060, reaching one billion tons per year, with only 20% expected to be recycled. To try to tackle this issue, the United Nations established the first Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution. After the first round of negotiations in Uruguay in December 2022, the 175 stakeholders expressed their views on the treaty in a work plan. Based on this document, foreign delegations are currently gathered at UNESCO headquarters in Paris from May 29 to June 2 to draft a legally binding agreement that will be imposed on signatory countries. Thousands of polymers and additives, which pose health risks due to their carcinogenic effects, could be subject to future prohibitions. Microplastics found in cosmetics and fertilizers are also in the negotiators' papers. In addition to addressing production at the source, measures are expected to be taken to improve waste management, including enhanced recycling as well as the development of biodegradable materials. What are the challenges ahead? The United States and China, two major plastic-producing nations, are expected to push for a less binding agreement. The US will support a type of treaty similar to the Paris Agreement on climate, that gives significant leeway to states but is far from effective. China will attempt to limit the objectives of the future treaty, as the country is hesitant to discuss anything other than waste management, such as reducing production upstream. So while the new treaty seeks to consider the entire life cycle of plastics and potentially ban single-use plastics by 2040, the differing priorities of countries pose obstacles to achieving a comprehensive and effective solution. A glimmer of hope comes from the "High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution," an association of around fifty countries led by Rwanda and Norway, advocating for an ambitious agreement on the issue. It includes France, Germany, Japan, and the European Union. The negotiations will continue until 2025 to reach a definitive text that addresses this urgent environmental issue. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/what-you-need-know-about-plastic-treaty-negotiations-paris-week https://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2023/05/29/pollution-plastique-paris-etape-cruciale-dans-les-negociations-sur-un-traite-international_6175258_3244.html?random=1031277678
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Looking forward to a positive outcome, to a clean and sustainable way of getting rid of plastics
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I anticipate a better outcome.
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With Rwanda and Norway as an example it's surely possible to end plastics pollutions. Congratulations to UN for putting their best foot forward towards fighting plastic pollution.
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California has stepped up to make significant cuts to water usage and now, this historic partnership between California and other Lower Basin states will help maintain critical water supply for millions of Americans as we work together to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System for decades to come. https://phys.org/news/2023-05-breakthrough-colorado-river-big-years.html
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This is great commitment in saving and protecting our waters. There is need for that because when we do take care of them they will as well tale care of us.
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Great news.
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Way to go California
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Washing clothes releases microfibers, which can be synthetic (plastic) and non-synthetic which will lead to enviroment pollution. read more https://phys.org/news/2023-05-wastewater-microfibers-contribute-potential-pollution.html
Wastewater microfibers contribute to potential pollution on Kenyan coastline
Washing clothes releases microfibers, which can be synthetic (plastic) and non-synthetic, but little is understood about the environmental impact. To better understand this, researchers teamed up with the Flipflopi project, an initiative which uses the world's first recycled plastic sailing dhow, a handmade boat constructed from materials found on African beaches, including 30,000 discarded flip flops. To date, the seven-ton boat has received more than 90,000 kg of plastics from the world's oceans.
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Very disappointing and sad news
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Sad!
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This is disappointing, something must be done.
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Thankyou @monicah for sharing this info with us.
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Interesting to read
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Very insightful !! Thank you. Cant wait to read them all.