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  • Zero Waste: The Global Plastics Crisis

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    By Ryan Johnson Plastic pollution is everywhere, it litters beaches, clogs up oceans, chokes marine life, is ingested by seabirds that then starve to death, and has even been discovered embedded in Arctic ice. It’s in the air we breathe, the water we drink (bottled and tap), and last year plastic was found in human […]

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  • Where to find free, discounted food for dad on Father’s Day

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    By Christopher Thompson If you’re planning on taking dear ol’ dad out for a special meal this Sunday for Father’s Day, here’s how you can save some money. Several area metro restaurants are offering free or discounted meals just for dads special day. Area Andiamo locations are offering free entrees. If you take dad to the movies […]

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  • Most alternatives to single-use plastics are worse for the environment

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    By Christopher Thompson While banning single-use plastics may seem like a “strong environmental move,” contrary to popular belief, the alternatives are seemingly worse. One of the alternatives is biodegradable plastic. It delivers convenience and returns the waste to the earth after use, but the concept isn’t as utopian as it seems. Biodegradable plastics put the […]

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  • Do we have a moral responsibility to recycle our phones?

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    By Christopher Thompson Smartphones have become very cheap, and this is why people can afford to toss out their phones after just a short period of use. Many people would not even be bothered to sell their phones and might just choose to throw them along with their other trash. This e-waste usually ends up […]

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  • Need Items Picked and Delivered? Trust Haultail!

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    By Ryan Johnson Warehousing and distribution are essential requirements for businesses. There are costs attached with these activities. You need to spare time, effort, space, and money to distribute products. Packing and shipping of goods can work out cheaper if you hire a service with the right expertise in this field. Hiring a dedicated pick […]

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  • Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Bed and Breakfasts to Book for Dad

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    For dads who prefer experiences over extravagant material things, a fully paid stay at a bed and breakfast can be the most thoughtful gift. Doing so empowers your dad to get away while enjoying the unique experiences that only bed and breakfasts provide. Consider these bed and breakfasts located throughout the United States to give […]

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  • A Father’s Day Gift That Benefits Everyone

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    By Ryan Johnson A whopping 85% of fathers would do anything to be very involved in the early weeks and months after their child’s birth or adoption, according to State of the World’s Fathers: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care 2019 by Dove Men+Care and Promundo. Yet, fewer than half of the world’s countries — […]

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  • 7 Eco-Friendly Hotels That Are Serious About Going Plastic-Free

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    By Christopher Thompson As the effects of climate change become increasingly dire around the world, conscious organizations and individuals are considering how to lessen their own detrimental impact on the environment. Unnecessary waste is of particular concern in the travel realm, given the abundance of single-use items that come with your average accommodation (think: mini […]

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  • Saving ecology is saving life

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    By Christopher Thompson Each year the world environmental day comes as a reminder of how profoundly the human civilisation is dependent on its ecology. Although every year the unique themes fixed by UN focus on various global environmental concerns, the theme for 2019 namely ‘Air Pollution’ holds an exceptionally special relevance. The last couple of […]

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  • The problem with billionaires fighting climate change? The billionaires

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    By Ryan Johnson It’s great that philanthropists are pouring money into environmental causes. But it would be better for the planet if billionaires didn’t exist at all During a commencement address this week, Michael Bloomberg announced that he’s spending $500m to help the United States move closer to a carbon-neutral future. We should be very […]

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