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Discarded plastic waste, illustrating the history and cost of plastic
Plastics, the Material of a Thousand Uses — a History
From Bakelite in 1907 to five trillion pieces of plastic in the oceans — how the material of a thousand uses became the problem we can't put down. Read more...
Vintage eyewear, illustrating the history of eyeglasses and sunglasses
A Brief History of Eyewear
From a Roman philosopher reading through a globe of water to Luxottica controlling 80% of the US designer market — how eyewear went from crude reading aid to fashion object,... Read more...
Practical ways to reduce emissions at home
Practical Ways to Stop Climate Change from Home
Knowing about climate change and acting on it are two different things. Seven changes you can make at home — insulation, LEDs, clean energy, less plastic, less food waste —... Read more...
Budget-friendly eco-conscious shopping
Budget-Friendly and Eco-Conscious? Yes, It Is Possible
Living green can look like it's only for the well-off. It isn't. Four ways to spend less on the products a lower-waste life actually needs. Read more...