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09/26/2022

Approximately 100 billion single-use plastic bags are used each year in the U.S., most of which end up as waste.

Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, in partnership with the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, has released a new resource entitled, “Beyond the Plastic Bag: Sparking a Sea Change for Reuse.” It shares key insights gathered from reusable bag pilot programs conducted in s...

08/26/2022

Stormwater Fact! Unmanaged oil and grease from cars can cause a "sheen" on surface water. This sheen makes it difficult for aquatic organisms to conduct oxygen exchange. In addition, terrestrial animals can die from eating contaminated fish.

08/26/2022

Balloons Blow provides information about the destructive and deadly effects balloon releases have on the environment, wildlife and marine life.

08/24/2022

Back-to-school time doesn’t have to be filled with plastic wrappers, water bottles, pens, and other single-use plastics. Go plastic free!

08/24/2022

Latex balloons do not harmlessly biodegrade..

08/23/2022

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08/23/2022

Are you curious about rain gardens and how they help birds? Landscaped with native plants for birds, rain gardens provide habitat for local wildlife among other benefits. Learn more about how they help create bird-friendly communities from Audubon Arkansas: https://bit.ly/3dHDprI

08/22/2022

08/19/2022

Whether it’s shopping for back to school supplies or moving into a college dorm room, explore ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle more where you …

08/19/2022

In the mountains of Colombia, a bird-watcher found a critically endangered green hummingbird last spotted in 2010.

08/18/2022

Stormwater Fact! Did you know that almost 80% of stormwater is not absorbed by your lawn? By installing rain gardens and planting trees, shrubs, and other native perennials throughout your yard, you can drastically increase infiltration and reduce runoff from stormwater!

08/17/2022