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🤡 Most store bought Halloween costumes are made of plastics, which means when you throw them out they never really leave. What a nightmare!
In fact, each year more than 80% of Halloween costumes end up in a landfill.
So those vampire fangs you wore when you were 12? 🧛They’re still haunting our planet, breaking down into little plastic particles and could be finding their way back into your blood!
🕷️🕸️Here’s some tips to use less plastic in your costume:
🧟 Shop your own closet.
🔮 Use biodegradable materials like cardboard to build your own costume.
⚰️ Inventory items around your house to see if they can be repurposed.
🎃 Ask your friends and try swapping clothing.
🦇 Try renting a costume instead.
👻 Let’s make plastic a ghost of Halloween past.
Share your tips in the comments.
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic
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Join the National Wildlife Federation’s Environmental Justice program for a roundtable discussion on the importance of civic engagement for a sustainable and just future! Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 6-7:30 pm ET
RSVP Today! 📲 ow.ly/CKU250ZXJyC
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Why does El Niño bring floods to some countries and drought to others?
El Niño is a natural climate pattern that alters weather worldwide, with impacts that vary by region.
This explains what it is, why it matters, and how the @UN is helping communities prepare: news.un.org/en/story/2026/07…
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From the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil that grows our food – a healthy planet is the foundation of peace.
On #PeaceDay, this is a reminder to reflect on this vital bond & work towards making peace with nature: unep.org/topics/nature-actio…
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🌡 UN Environment Programme's new report finds that global temperature rise is set to cross 1.5°C, likely within the next few years.
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C has been the world's North Star for climate action. A critical benchmark against which policies are set and progress is measured.
So, what happens if we breach it? ➡️ go.wri.org/1-5-c-tw
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Millions of homeowners across the U.S. are being denied or priced out of property insurance coverage as climate-driven disasters are causing insurers to raise premiums and deny claims. Learn more and see how states can combat this growing crisis: on.nrdc.org/4iGajrW
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Want to reduce #FoodWaste? This new guide helps #GreenSchools recover surplus food! usgbc.org/articles/new-guide… @USGBC @sdschools @OUSDNews #FoodRecovery #ZeroWasteSchools #OaklandCA
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🦟Mosquito season is getting longer, and the buzz is not so good.
#ClimateCentral analyzed "mosquito disease days" in 239 major U.S. cities from 1970–2025 — days with temperatures suitable for spreading West Nile virus — and found that 95% of these cities saw an increase.
ALT More mosquito disease days across the United States. Change in annual days with West Nile virus transmission temperatures from 1970 - 2025. Climate Central.
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Tissue maker Kimberly-Clark has developed a new alternative to forest fiber for tissue products using hesperaloe, a drought-tolerant desert plant. The forest fiber used in tissue manufacturing drives destructive logging in vital forests. This innovation is a major step toward sustainability.
As we end Plastics Free July, remember this.
I joined local artist Chrissanth Greene-Gross for Plastics Free July to talk about how out of control single-use plastics have gotten.
Her piece “Trashed” shows just how much plastic waste a single family can generate by themselves and why we need to find better alternatives.
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Climate change is already reshaping our brains. How do we act earlier, build resilience, and change the trajectory for future generations, ask @LamontEarth climate scientist @Cryocity and neuroscientist and Neuro Climate Working Group founder Burcin Ikiz: lamont.columbia.edu/news/wha…
ALT Sign displaying “Excessive Heat Warning In Effect” during triple-digit heat along the highway in New Jersey. Credit: Famartin via Wikimedia Commons
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Celebrate #NationalMothWeek, a global citizen science event. Moths are amazing pollinators and really beautiful if we just take a closer look. 🦋
📲thegreenhour.org/activity/di…
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Need a great weekend read? The Safety Management Supplement is now available! wasteadvantagemag.com/issues…
From the cab to the road and across MRFs, landfills, and other facilities - Safety is a fundamental part of the waste and recycling industry. It is not only essential to protecting workers, but also the communities these operations serve. While the industry remains on the list of most dangerous jobs, meaningful progress continues. Through the adoption of best practices, shared real-world experiences, advancing technologies, and ongoing training, organizations are actively working toward safer, more effective operations tailored to their unique needs. It is our hope that this special supplement helps drive those conversations forward and supports continued improvement across the industry.
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They took down the website.
Scientists built a new one.
Former NOAA employees launched Climate.us to make sure reliable climate science stays accessible to the people who need it most.
Now that's climate resilience. 👏
npr.org/2026/06/26/nx-s1-586…
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Want to know what's really cool this summer? 😎♻️
Making simple swaps that help reduce waste!
What sustainability swap would you add to this list?
#KeepAmericaBeautiful #SustainabilitySwaps #DoBeautifulThings
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When something breaks, most of us replace it. At this Brooklyn repair cafe, volunteers are helping neighbors fix everything from lamps and jeans to vintage fans and old smartwatches for free. The events are part of a growing global movement to reduce waste, save money and bring back repair skills that many people say have been lost.
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July 4th
Took 250 Years - We Are Finally Making the Environment a True & Enforceable Right
Join the Green Amendment Movement Today
Green Amendments IS THE Movement changing the course of environmental history.
Join Us & Leave a Generational Legacy.
forthegenerations.org/join-u…
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It’s #PlasticFreeJuly ☀️🍉🏖️
Summer is here, and we are all on the go. So, how will you reduce your plastic footprint to protect yourself and wildlife this summer? 🐢🌊
Learn more and download your plastic-free bingo card today 📲: ow.ly/7No950Zgqjh
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“No options left” is often just exhaustion talking. When we’re tired, disappointed, or stuck, it’s easy to give up. But the next possibility appears only after we take a breath, ask for help, change the angle, or try the thing that feels too simple to matter.
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July is the hottest month for most of the U.S. — and it's getting hotter. Since 1970, July has warmed by 2.6°F on average in 94% of 243 U.S. cities analyzed.
🇺🇸From sea to shining sea, explore your city's July trends and hottest July 4th on record: climatecentral.org/climate-m…