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How to minimize food waste this 4th of July

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
By | Danielle Melgar
Food & Agriculture Advocate

Planning ahead and getting creative with leftovers reduces food waste for a fun, sustainable celebration.

How to Save Food and Prevent Waste

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
By | Danielle Melgar
Food & Agriculture Advocate

We all play a role in creating food waste, so we can all be part of the solution.

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Statement: Consumer, environmental advocates welcome Coca-Cola’s commitment to reuse

ATLANTA--- The Coca-Cola Co., the world’s top plastic polluter according to a recent Global Brand Audit, announced on Thursday a new commitment to use refillable or returnable glass or plastic bottles – or refillable containers at fountains and dispensers – for at least 25% of global beverage sales across its entire brand portfolio by 2030.

Failing the Fix

A Report by U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Written by Nathan Proctor, Senior Right to Repair Campaign Director
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Shareholders call on Whole Foods to eliminate single-use plastic packaging

Grocery stores like Whole Foods have a major part to play in the fight against plastic pollution.

10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic

Monday, January 3, 2022
By | Juliana Clejan
Zero Waste Campaign, Associate

The national chain prides itself on being a green grocer, but in reality, their promises fall short. Here are 10 steps that Whole Foods should take – many of which have already been taken by other retailers – to be more sustainable and ultimately be an industry leader once again.

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STATEMENT: Apple concedes to Right to Repair movement, reverses ban on selling parts to consumers

Apple reversed its longstanding policy against selling spare parts, providing repair instructions, and making repair software tools available to customers.

Channel your inner Woodsy Owl, the original zero-waste influencer

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
By | Mike Litt
Director, Consumer Campaign

Celebrating my favorite government mascot’s 50th birthday by sharing the zero-waste tips I have made a part of my life.

Our environment pays the price for plastic, and so do consumers

Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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It’s the plastics industry’s worst-kept secret: a huge percentage of their products are designed to be used once then thrown away -- and yet it’s us, the consumers, who are left to pay for the cleanup.

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