The Ploy and Myth of Plastic Recycling
By Kathleen O'Connor |
Is that plastic cup really getting recycled?“The perception that plastic is easily recyclable — and that the burden of recycling lies solely with the consumer — has been shaped by decades of carefully constructed campaigns paid for by many of the most prevalent producers of plastic.” –Christopher Marquis for Forbes Magazine.It was Earth Day 1971 […]
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Back to the Future Packaging—The Reusable
By Kathleen O'Connor |
Photo by Jeremy Bishop “There is no such thing as ‘away.’ When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere.” –Annie Leonard, co-executive director of Greenpeace-USA Cream Bean Berry founder and owner Katie Burford had a dilemma regarding how best to serve up her crazy delicious, homemade artisanal ice cream to customers in Durango, […]
Read More More Plastics Than Fish? Getting Real On How to Stop Drowning in Plastic Waste
By Kathleen O'Connor |
By Kathleen O’Connor with sustainable innovation additions by Claire Attkisson “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall Let’s talk about plastic. As I glance around my home office, I notice it all around me: the various pens on my desk, […]
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The Ploy and Myth of Plastic Recycling
By Kathleen O'Connor |
Is that plastic cup really getting recycled? “The perception that plastic is easily recyclable — and that the burden of recycling lies solely with the consumer — has been shaped by decades of carefully constructed campaigns paid for by many of the most prevalent producers of plastic.” –Christopher Marquis for Forbes Magazine. It was Earth […]
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Back to the Future Packaging—The Reusable
By Kathleen O'Connor |
Photo by Jeremy Bishop “There is no such thing as ‘away.’ When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere.” –Annie Leonard, co-executive director of Greenpeace-USA Cream Bean Berry founder and owner Katie Burford had a dilemma regarding how best to serve up her crazy delicious, homemade artisanal ice cream to customers in Durango, […]
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24 Durango Sustainable Gifts that Inspire
By Kathleen O'Connor |
What better time than during the holiday season to inspire friends and family with new sustainability habits through gift-giving. In our humble opinion the best gifts truly are experiences. First consider purchasing a (or making your own!) gift certificate to your favorite local spa for an organic facial or a massage, a special weekend getaway, […]
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Live Creative Studio’s 2021 Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide: 17 Eco-Friendly and Ethical Gift Ideas
By Claire Attkisson |
The Holiday Season is Here! Gift-giving is a thoughtful way to inspire new sustainability habits through a product or experience that has a story. In our opinion the best gifts are experiences. Consider first purchasing a (or making your own!) gift certificate to your favorite local spa for an organic facial or massage, a special […]
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More Plastics Than Fish? Getting Real On How to Stop Drowning in Plastic Waste
By Kathleen O'Connor |
By Kathleen O’Connor with sustainable innovation additions by Claire Attkisson “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall Let’s talk about plastic. As I glance around my home office, I notice it all around me: the various pens on my desk, […]
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