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Cut Down on Single-Use Plastics—And Smell Fresh—With This Refillable Deodorant Applicator
Cut Down on Single-Use Plastics—And Smell Fresh—With This Refillable Deodorant Applicator
Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash
Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash
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McDonald’s Is Testing Out Plastic-Free Restaurants in Germany and Canada
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