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Here's what we've got for you today:

• 🗽 New York City Council passes major zero waste package

• 🪥 Sustainable Electric Toothbrush

• 🦨 Zero Waste Deodorant

• ☀️ SolaTube, make it bright without electricity

• 🐒 A chimpanzee sees the sky after 25 years in prison

• 📱Too Good To Go (Fight Food Waste)

New York City Council passes major zero waste package

🗽 The New York City Council passed a major zero waste package, including a mandatory organics program.

🌿 The package consists of five bills that aim to increase organics diversion, establish zero waste targets, and expand recycling access.

📅 The bills are expected to become law, and they received high levels of support from the council.

♻️ The bills require the city's Department of Sanitation to offer citywide residential curbside organics collection by October 2024, establish drop-off recycling centers and community recycling events, and create organic waste drop-off sites.

🌍 The bills also establish a goal to divert 100% of recyclable waste from landfills or incinerators by 2030, along with regular reporting on the goal's feasibility.

💰 The fiscal impact statements estimate that most of the package's requirements can be covered using existing resources, except for the recycling centers, which would require additional funding.

🌆 The mandatory organics recycling bill could affect the city's plans to expand a voluntary program, and there are ongoing debates about the cost, education, and processing capacity related to the organics expansion.

🌱 Environmental groups argue that mandatory organics programs can reduce disposal costs and have a positive impact on global warming emissions.

Read the full article here.

Are you still relying on plastic toothbrushes? Consider upgrading to a sustainable electric toothbrush that not only keeps your teeth sparkling clean but also contributes to the well-being of our planet.

💚 Crystal deodorant is a sustainable, roll-on, zero waste product made of alum and potassium crystals. I have been using this one for over a year now, and I still have a couple of months left.

💧 It creates a salt barrier under the arms to prevent bacteria growth and body odor while allowing natural perspiration.

🌿 The deodorant is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.

🐇 It is not tested on animals and does not contain any animal ingredients or aluminum.

🌱 The packaging is made entirely of cork, a renewable and sustainable resource.

♻️ The deodorant stick can be composted at the end of its lifecycle.

🛁 It is recommended to wet the stone and apply it under the arms, preferably after showering when the skin is damp.

Read the full article here.

If you prefer zero waste deodorant with scent, check out this article:

Have you ever wanted to add more natural light to your home? The best way to do that is to add a skylight to your room. Simply install or let the technicians from solatube install their skylights, and voila, you got natural light in your house.

They are easy to install and do not require major modifications to your roof.

They use advanced technologies to maximize light capture and deliver beautiful, diffused natural light.

You can customize your Solatube Daylighting System to fit your needs, with options for dimming, ventilation, and even a solar-powered nightlight.

Check out their website here.

💪 Food waste is a significant problem, and Too Good To Go is a community fighting against it.

🌍 Food waste is responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire aviation industry.

😔 While 2.8 billion tons of food are wasted annually, 828 million people suffer from hunger every day.

💰 Wasting food costs a staggering $1.2 trillion each year.

🍽️ With the Too Good To Go app, users can save surprise bags of surplus food from local stores and restaurants at a great price.

🛒 Businesses can join Too Good To Go to reduce waste, increase visibility, attract new customers, and turn surplus food into extra income.

Why not try it? It's free!

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