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August 25th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
We are endangering the long-term well-being of the planet because of a desire for short-term wealth and material objects, many of which rely on cheap plastic inputs. As a consumer, the power to purchase is directly in your hands. Here are five plastic products everyone should be avoiding...
5 “Lightweighted” Items that Make a Heavy Environmental Impact
March 10th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
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