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Six graphics that reveal what materials we consume – and what we waste

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We are devouring ever more biomass, fossil fuels, metals and minerals each year. These graphics show how, and the shocking picture of how much we throw away Environment 9 February 2022 By Joshua Howgego Dominik Vanyi/Unsplash The sheer scale and complexity of the material economy makes it difficult to grasp how much of each different … Read more

The Holiday ‘Buying Season’ Can Have a Catastrophic Cost, And Not to Your Wallet

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As extreme weather events in Canada and around the world are linked to human-made climate change, there is one story that continues to be left out: the connection between climate change and the products we purchase.   Recent research shows that across a product’s life cycle – from raw material extraction through manufacturing, distribution, use … Read more