Global searches forthriftingmore than doubled over the past 3 years, reaching an all time high in 2023
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The clothing we wear is responsible for 8% of global emissions and produces 20% of global wastewater.
From UNFCCC
Global searches for how toreduce food wastehave more than doubled over the past 5 years, reaching an all time high in 2023
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Did you know?You can save up to 30% on your grocery bills by making use of leftovers, meal prepping, and finding recipes based on what you have on hand.From American Journal of Agricultural Economics
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Food loss and waste accounts for 8–10% of global emissions. Uneaten food is also the most common landfill material. It produces methane, which traps far more heat than carbon dioxide.
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You can reduce emissions from food waste by meal planning, reusing your leftovers, and composting your food scraps.
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Global searches forrecyclingare the highest of any sustainability action as of April 2024
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About 50 million tons of e-waste are produced each year. If not dealt with properly, old computers, batteries, and smartphones can release mercury, cadmium, lead and other hazardous substances into water sources and food supply chains.
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Adding it upAn estimated 11.3 million metric tons of clothing are thrown into landfills each year in the US. That’s the weight of 75,000 blue whales.From EPA
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