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Plastic Bag Fees Cut Consumption In China By Half


Researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that Chinese shoppers (the number one users of plastic bags in the world) cut their consumption of disposable bags in half thanks to the ordinance against free plastic bags that was implemented in June 2008. Economists surveyed over 3,000 Chinese consumers before and after the ordinance began, and found that before the ordinance, subjects reported using an average of 21 new plastic bags per week and said they rarely re-used any of their bags; post-ordinance, they reported using 49% less, re-using almost half of their bags. … More »

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Plastic Bag Fees Cut Consumption In China By Half

Irritating Infographic: Why Your Morning Commute Sucks


Ever wonder what causes the inevitable rush hour traffic jam? Surprisingly, it’s not the mass amount of cars or crummy roads. Scientists have discovered the reason for congestion is sprawl. Check out this infographic to see how sprawl affects the commute in metropolitan areas across the country. … More »

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Irritating Infographic: Why Your Morning Commute Sucks

Are You to Blame for Air Pollution? Flashback Friday


While we’re not sure a lighthearted folk ditty was the right route to take to make your audience feel guilty for polluting the air, it was the 1970s, and we’ll blame it on the hippies. We’re sorry if you’ve get this song stuck in your head all day, but maybe it will make you think twice about leaving your car idling in the driveway after work. After all, you’d hate to be blamed for the “banished bird.” … More »

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Are You to Blame for Air Pollution? Flashback Friday