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Earth Overshoot Day Reaches Record for Earliest Date

Earth Overshoot Day Reaches Record for Earliest Date

Earth Overshoot Day is the point in the year when human demand for materials obtained from nature exceeds what the Earth can naturally regenerate in one year. For 2025, Earth Overshoot Day fell on July 24, the earliest it has been since the event was first calculated in 2006. The Earth Overshoot Day was first […]
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The Role of Reuse Hubs in Reducing Landfill Waste

The Role of Reuse Hubs in Reducing Landfill Waste

The EPA reports that each American generates about 4.9 pounds of municipal solid waste (MSW) each day. In one week, you’ve generated about 35 pounds of trash and recyclables. Consider that amount over a month or a year. It’s so much, and it’s overwhelming the nation’s landfills.The Realities of MSWHere’s a scary fact: recyclables often […]
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UN’s Top Court Rules That ‘Clean, Healthy’ Environment Is a Human Right

UN’s Top Court Rules That ‘Clean, Healthy’ Environment Is a Human Right

In a landmark finding, the United Nations’ top court on Wednesday issued an advisory opinion stating that a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling supports the obligation of UN member states to tackle the climate crisis and outlines the consequences they could face if they […]
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