Month: November 2019

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Heineken Is Switching out Plastic Six-Pack Rings for Cardboard Ones

Heineken has announced that it will stop using plastic rings to hold together their packs of beer cans. The company will begin in the United Kingdom, where the company has invested millions in equipment that now manufactures cardboard stocks that will hold multipacks of beer together.

The announcement was met with enthusiasm and support, as you can see below.

These plastic rings are called yokes or hi-cones in the beer and soda industry. They may seem harmless, but they have a serious environmental impact – particularly on ocean life.

The Guardian reports that these new cardboard rings will reduce plastic consumption in the UK by a whopping 517 tons by the end of 2021.

Heineken, Kronenbourg 1664, and Foster’s will be the first Heineken-owned brands available with the new compostable cardboard rings. All plastic multipacks will be phased out for other Heineken-owned brands, such as Red Stripe, Bulmer’s, John Smiths, and Strongbow, by 2021.

Heineken joins other beer brands that have committed to cutting down single-use plastic six-pack rings, such as Guinness, Budweiser, and Smithwick’s.

Other brands have been experimenting with different methods to reduce their use of single-use plastic for beer packs, such as Carlsberg, which announced that it will soon start using recyclable glue.

All in all, Heineken is joining many UK-based companies that are looking for ways to help save the planet. Let’s hope their ideas catch on!

Have you heard of other innovative ways corporations are trying to cut down plastic use? Give them a shoutout in the comments!

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This Artist Sums up the Life of a 21st-Century Woman in Hilarious Comics

Cassandra Calin focuses on the everyday struggles of women in the 21st century with her art.

And boy, do these comics seem like they are on point. Like, big time.

Let’s dive into some of Calin’s work so you can see for yourself. Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

1. Does this look familiar?

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Bras – (Link to the full comic in my bio)

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2. You just can’t win.

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All ruined. (Exclusive from Tapas)

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3. Here come the wrinkles.

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Oops.

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4. Don’t you just hate that?

5. That might be why…

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I don’t understand. — Exclusive from Tapas

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6. Time for a reality check.

7. It’s always one or the other.

8. Maybe not with you…?

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I want to adopt them all!

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9. Worse than a cat.

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Worse than a cat.

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10. Let’s not and say we did?

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Every winter.

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11. Fifty years later…

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One day, I will.

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12. Just sweating a lot.

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It’s so damn hot!

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13. Looks like a dream.

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One of those days…

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14. Gee, thanks a lot.

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Fascinating…

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15. Go at your own pace…

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Happy New Year!

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What do you think of these comics?

Ladies, let’s hear from you in the comments!

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Middle School Students Protested the Lack of Free Tampons at School with Inventive ‘Tampon Cookies’

These kids weren’t messing around…

Having periods can cost you roughly $18,000 over the course of your lifetime, according to 2017 analysis by HuffPost. It doesn’t quite seem fair that half of the population should have to pay out of pocket for an uncontrollable health necessity, which is why many folks have recently begun advocating for free tampons and pads at work, schools, and public places.

Now, even young people are getting in on the fight.

A group of middle schoolers organized to ask the principal to start distributing free tampons in the bathroom. The male principal refused, claiming that kids would “abuse the privilege.”

Whatever that means…

The students didn’t give up, though. They protested by making cookies in the shape of tampons.

Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, is the friend of the parent of a seventh-grader at the school. She told the story on Twitter.

“The kids decided to hold a cookie protest,” Ilyse wrote. “Behold the tampon cookies!”

The cost of tampons is especially unfair for young students, who have no control over their parents’ level of income or wealth. Kids who don’t have reliable access to menstrual products may not be able to attend school consistently.

The cookies appear to be made of wafers, red and white frosting, and string.

In response to Ilyse’s tweet, other Twitter users shared stories of similar actions at other middle and high schools.

They also mocked the principal’s concerns and praised the students’ creativity.

As one user wrote: “The kids are DEFINITELY alright.” And hopefully, their efforts are successful!

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This Guy Makes Some of the Most Amazing Minibikes You’ll Ever See

I need one of these!

Brent Walter builds all kinds of amazing motorcycles that you have to see to believe.

Walter uses the fenders from classic Volkswagen Beetles to build his custom Volkspod minibikes, and they look sick. He said, “I wanted a scooter to take to VW shows. These fenders were left over from building my car. I also wanted to practice welding the thin sheet metal panels.”

Looks like he hit this project out of the park! Take a look.

1. Look at that beauty!

2. Still a work in progress.

3. That is a nice looking bike.

4. The Volkspod in action.

5. Another one of Walter’s restoration projects.

6. I’d love to have one of these.

7. Beep! Beep!

8. Stripped down to the bones.

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Big guy on a little scooter. #minibike #volkspod

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9. Here comes trouble.

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Cold day for a ride. #volkspod

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10. These are so cool.

Walter’s work is amazing, isn’t it?

I’m a huge fan!

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Surprising Facts About How Recycling Can Improve The Environment

Global waste production estimated to grow from 2.01 billion to 3.04 billion tonnes by 2050, according to the World Bank. While it is arguable that population increase is the problem, poor waste mismanagement processes are the real cause of this catastrophe. In the US, for instance, out of 75% of recyclable waste, only 30% get to recycling plants. Perhaps, lack of knowledge might be the reason only half adults recycle. If you are part of the half that rarely recycles, a look at fun facts about poop might help you understand that almost everything considered waste is reusable. Scrap Metal Recycling Saves Energy

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This Funny Looking Christmas Tree Will Keep Your Pets Away from Your Ornaments

Christmas trees add a nice touch to the holiday season — until your cat or dog gets their hands on it. Pets are naturally curious about Christmas trees, and for good reason! What animal could resist a brand new tree in the middle of your living room with a bunch of bright, shiny, dangling objects that very much resemble toys?!

But you don’t have to be cursed to forever pick up ornaments off of the floor, or come home to a tree that is fully knocked over. There’s now a half-sized Christmas tree that’s perfectly designed to keep curious paws away from it. It’s called the Parasol Christmas Tree. It’s six feet tall, but only has branches at the top, so the branches and ornaments are out of most pets’ reach.

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The Parasol Christmas Tree is also useful for other purposes. It’s great for families who have young kids who tend to mess with the tree. It’s also helpful for people who don’t want to crowd up a small apartment with a full-sized tree, but still want a tree with some height to it.

Yes, this tree looks… unconventional. But with the addition of a pile of presents underneath, it still manages to retain the traditional Christmas charm of a full-sized tree. Plus, it comes in multiple colors, including a snowy version.

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Unfortunately, the Parasol Christmas Tree is only available in the U.K. at the moment. Our friends across the pond definitely aren’t the only ones with naughty pets, though. It’s only a matter of time before a U.S.-based company follows the trend!

In the meantime, you could always make a DIY version or buy a Christmas palm tree instead.

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16 Tweets That Sum up Netflix’s “The King”

Are you watching The King?

Netflix has had some major wins since they started putting out original content, and they’ve had some busts, too. I’m not sure now where exactly The King will land, but one thing is sure – you can’t hate it for inspiring these 16 tweets.

Because they’re pretty much gold.

16. Grandmother’s around the world rejoice.

15. Hearts are just exploding everywhere.

14. He threw a French twist into the mix.

13. I’m literally dying.

12. It’s a chant heard ’round the world.

11. Sadly, not.

10. Can you win an Oscar for that?

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9. You cannot fight me on this.

8. Tag yourself in the background. Y’all.

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7. This is a spot-on assessment.

6. We all need this in our lives.

5. Wild how it can actually be interesting, no?

4. This one wins some kind of gold.

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3. There’s no point in trying, really.

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2. I feel like this is probably an accurate representation.

1. And yet, that is what we got.

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I don’t know about you, but I want to watch it again, now.

Did you love it? Hate it? Laugh really hard? Drop your thoughts in the comments?

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The Taj Mahal Installed Air Purifiers to Defend Against Choking Smog

Unhealthy air pollution in India has hit record levels, and India’s most iconic and most visited attraction is attempting something to make tourists more comfortable.

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal sits in Agra in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, around 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of New Delhi. Approximately eight million people tour this UNESCO World Heritage site every year.

 

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According to authorities in Uttar Pradesh, a “private firm” has provided several air purification vans for the city to use wherever and however they want. Officials chose to place two of these vans at the Taj Mahal. Few details on how the vans work or how long they would be there were given.

Bhuvan Prakash Yadav, a representative from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) told CNN, “This is on a trial basis for 10 days, but we are trying to get [the private firm] to continue it for some more time.”

Although the identity of the private firm was never confirmed, ads for telecom giant, Vodafone, are featured on the side of a few of the vans.

According to CNN, Yadav also said that each van is able to purify 1.5 million cubic meters (53 million cubic feet) of air in eight hours. Yet, the vans don’t have sensors, so verification of these numbers isn’t possible.

It may be the vans are more for public relations purposes than actually cleaning air.

India’s high court challenged the government to take better care of the site in 2018. Much recent damage to the Taj Mahal has come from pollution in the air and contamination in the nearby Yamuna River. Since then, crowd control in the form of a visitor time limit and hiked ticket prices have been implemented.

Air pollution has been an ongoing and serious problem in India, home to 22 of the 30 most polluted cities on the planet. New Delhi, India’s capital city is the number one most polluted city in the world. Lately, pollution levels reached a record high of approximately 9x more than the World Health Organization’s recommended “safe” level – the problem is rated “severe.”

Fossil fuel usage, crop burning and vehicle exhaust have all contributed to the problem.

Planes are even getting diverted from landing at New Delhi’s airport. Authorities say control measures are in place, but they will not be enough to stop the damage to Indian property and lives – the damage is already being done.

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