by International Associations | sustainability
How Outdoor landscapes are Critical to Our Cities Survival A vital component of our cities, urban outdoor landscapes present a wealth of opportunity when it comes to water sustainability and climate resilience. Whether it’s outside a home, a store, or an...
by International Associations | sustainability
How Much Plastic Pollutes Our Ocean Environment Every year, an estimated 8 million tons of plastic goes into our oceans. That’s an awful statistic, but it’s legacy is even worse. Each year the scope of the problem grows with more plastic...
by International Associations | sustainability
What are BioPlastics? Bioplastics are plastics made from renewable biological sources, whereas traditional plastics are made from fossil fuels. Are Plant Based Plastics Our Environmental Answer? Since about 40 percent of the plastic produced is used in...
by International Associations | sustainability
Have You Thought About the Amazon Boxes on Your Porch? Most of us have those boxes, delivered by Amazon, stacking up on our porches. Have you thought about what the carbon footprint is of those deliveries? Amazon’s boxes are doing more than just piling up on...
by International Associations | sustainability
Understand Your Environmental Impact Do you understand your impact on the environment? So many of our daily actions add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere and it’s not all our fault. Much of the technology which makes our lives more comfortable and...