Plastic pollution in Pennsylvania? Yes, and it’s affecting all of us. Did you know microplastics have been found in every river, lake and stream in Pennsylvania, including our drinking water? But […]
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The Plastics Threat to Our Health
Are you aware of the plastics threat to our health? A recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society found that disease and disability caused by chemicals in plastic cost the U.S. $250 billion dollars in health and economic losses. Meanwhile, chemical industry profits are $750 billion a year. Again, it’s a profit over people situation.
Let’s Reconnect to Nature
We have forgotten how vitally important nature is to us. The siren call of consumerism and information technology are two of the reasons nature is no longer valued.
The Shocking Hazards of Plastic Pollution
We have a plastics crisis. Our country is a leading producer of plastics and a major generator of plastic waste. We use more plastic per capita than any other country in the world. Plastics are harmful to our health and are major contributors to climate crisis.
Zero Waste Takes The Stage
We were honored to present a panel of illustrious experts on Zero Waste—the issues, the challenges, the solutions—at the Delaware County Institute of Science on April 17th, 2023. The event […]
Why Are Insects Important?
Why are insects important? Because they are vital to all life on this planet, including yours. E.O Wilson called insects the little things that run the world.