Assessing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative as a Model for Further Regional Initiatives
By: Lila McNamee, Kellen Carpenter and Eric Vo Image Courtesy of Pexels What is RGGI? The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) was...
- Apr 14
- 3 min
The Efficacy of a Sunscreen Ban: Chemical vs Mineral Sunscreens
Most of us are familiar with the general benefits of sunscreen, especially in the summertime. Sunscreen prevents sunburns, reduces skin...
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- Mar 21
- 3 min
Taking Action Against Pollution: Killer Whale Populations in the Salish Sea
The Georgia Strait Alliance is a Canadian-based organization dedicated to protecting the Salish Sea, which sits just off the coast of...
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- Mar 7
- 2 min
Using Microplastic Regulations to Incentivize Innovation and Environmental Safety
The world’s microplastic problem is an intensifying issue that must be acted on now. In a new webinar for the Ocean Plastic Webinars...
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- Aug 30, 2021
- 3 min
The Circular Economy Series (pt. 6): International Circular Economy Examples
In the final installment of our Circular Economy Blog Series, we will be exploring the ways in which the circular economy’s (CE)...
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- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Circular Economy (pt. 5): How Effective is the Plastic Straw Ban?
Over the past few years, plastic straw bans have been surfacing across the country as large brands such as Starbucks have begun to phase...
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- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
The Circular Economy (pt. 4): What's the Government Got to Do With It?
How are governments making the circular economy a reality here in the United States? Generally, within the U.S., most policies that have...
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- Aug 12, 2021
- 2 min
The Circular Economy (pt. 3): How Businesses are Changing for the Better
In this series’ previous post, the circular economy was defined as a system that closes the loops of production to reduce waste, but what...
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- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
The Circular Economy (pt. 2): Diving Deeper
Previously, we discussed the basics of implementing a circular economic system. In this post we are going to be diving a bit deeper into...
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
The Circular Economy (pt. 1): What Is It?
Understanding the relationship between sustainability and the circular economy is essential in developing the perspective needed to take...
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- May 24, 2021
- 2 min
PFAS part three: How is the Federal Government Responding to PFAS Contamination?
The ubiquity and dangers of PFAS are gaining national attention. Several bills and regulations have been proposed at the federal level....
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- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
PFAS part two: What are Lawmakers doing about PFAS in Massachusetts?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been making headlines in Massachusetts this year. Several towns across the state have...
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- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
PFAS part one: What are PFAS and how are they impacting marine ecosystems?
Many commercial and industrial products depend on synthetic compounds for their unique chemical properties. One widely used class of...
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- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Community Action: Shrink Wrap Program
We recycle plastic bottles, tin cans and cardboard boxes, but many boat owners feel stuck not knowing what to do with shrink wrap....
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