If the goal is to “Go Green”, why not also “Invest Green”? This question was recently posed to us by Jon, a researcher with iCompareFX (a global review and comparison service for top money transfer providers). Needless to say, he immediately had our attention. After discussing some of his ideas […]
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Garbage Around The World
Every year, approximately eight metric tons of garbage and waste spill into our oceans. Paper and plastic litter the roadways, makeshift nests of debris and straws fill up trees throughout the neighborhood. We are consuming natural resources faster than ever and as the world population grows, there is less and […]
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The Food Waste Crisis
Next time you are in a restaurant, take a moment to look at the tables of people around you. Take in the ambiance, watch the hustle-and-bustle of the wait staff, most of all, pay attention to the many half-eaten plates of hamburgers and fries, steaks, salads, pancakes, and other wasted […]
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13 Things You Can Do Right Now To Reduce Waste
Though you may not be aware of it, the recycling industry has recently suffered a major blow. Increasing levels of contamination from garbage and food waste in the recycling stream has caused the recycling process to become much less profitable. As a result, China, the world’s number one recycler of […]
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Save Energy. Save The Planet. Save Money.
When you need light in a dark room, the solution is usually to flip the light switch. It’s something we do—probably multiple times—every day. But have you ever considered where the electricity to power that light comes from? Sure, you get a monthly bill from your power company, and as […]
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All That Glitters, Isn’t Gold
A few years ago, my heart sank when I saw trees and lush vegetation torn from the ground, tons and tons of earth gutted and displaced…I was watching Gold Rush on the Discovery Channel. I had NO idea that this horrible scene was the cost of the small trinkets and […]
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Water Conservation: Your Life Depends On It
With major environmental threats to our planet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly difficult to access. So many people and creatures rely on this precious, life-sustaining fuel, and we must pay attention…NOW. The increase in global population, pollution, and changing climate all impact this fragile ecosystem. Let’s work together to […]
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