P2RIC

P2RIC strives to improve resource sharing between the programs, businesses, and agencies of EPA Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska).

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@KekeMokoena14 @scientists_feed https://t.co/SdoWdTZ2bm

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#PreventionPays #WearAMask

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Dean Khan @DrAliSKhan presenting to the county commissioners on a strategy to contain #COVID19. @cavanaugh2021

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#NE business owners/nonprofit leaders: fill out this survey & tell us how COVID-19 has impacted your organization. Your response will help @Nebraskagov, @NebraskaChamber, @u_nebraska, others understand coronavirus's impact on revenue & workforce in NE. https://t.co/ZYBcg6LC0u

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Recycling electronics has a huge impact on the environment, throwing out electronics is wasteful and contributes to gold, lead, mercury and other potentially harmful metals into the environment via landfills.

Interesting Facts at end of page.

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You may have heard of microplastics and how dangerous they can be in humans, animals, and the ocean. But according to the World Health Organization they are not a threat to humans as far as we know. More research will be done to be sure.

Read more: https://t.co/muFv1pHubV

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Students at University of Nebraska at Lincoln are divided on whether or not to cease the balloon release tradition after the Corn Huskers first score at football games, but a majority of students agree to ban plastic bags on campus.

Read : https://t.co/1dQeauSziG

#nebraska

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Water levels are near all time highs for the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, and many parts of the Mid West.

Read More: https://t.co/PcckoGcnTl

#water #midwest #flooding #greatlakes

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For anyone who is looking to reduce consumption of meat by turning to fish, here is the site for you! You search what fish/seafood you want and it ranks and recommends sustainable options and environmentally friendly ways to purchase the product.
#fish
https://t.co/GQl6tpAmw3

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If you live in the Mid West chances are you've seen a lot of corn. But did you know corn has great impacts on the temperature? Read this interesting piece on how corn can "sweat" and increase humidity and temperature!

https://t.co/QfoSWNkrvZ

#P2RIC #corn #Nebraska #Midwest

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An informative piece on how the way land is developed in the US is unsustainable and what a greener future would look like in terms of infrastructure of cities as well as farmland and in nature.

https://t.co/SS8HOHrlep

#P2RIC #NBDC #sustainability #housing #sprawl #climate

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Check out this new water taking the US by storm. According to the article: Aluminum cans are more environmentally friendly because aluminum recycles efficiently and can be infinitely recycled without losing volume, unlike plastic.

https://t.co/4iHCwPiW54

#Sustainability

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Renewable energy projects make a big impact. Here is one example of a solar farm offering 100% renewable energy to help produce sustainable food and lower local electricity costs.

https://t.co/LjwmDnnb4p

#sustainability #midwest #solar #power #P2RIC #NBDC

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The Wild Alaska Pollock is a species of fish related to cod, is a healthy source of nutrients and is said to be a very sustainable source of food. Also mentioned is the fact that they are very low in contaminants such as mercury.

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#P2RIC #NBDC

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One Step in the Right Direction: Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have ended partnership with the Plastic Industry Association, a group which lobbies against plastic reduction and bans.
Read More: https://t.co/1muXFcJlKS

#Sustainability #plastic

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A new Transportation bill is going around D.C. for a vote and it includes sustainability initiatives as well as money to be spent for bikers and pedestrians.
Read more: https://t.co/D29ag5NxLm

#sustainability #P2RIC #NBDC #transportation #biking #pedestrian

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The Omaha Riverfront Project is the first local project registered with the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. There has been great strides to reuse lots of materials like bricks at other parks around town. https://t.co/eIWSZnayS6
#Omaha #NBDC #P2RIC #Sustainability

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As one of the largest polluters, the fashion industry is making strides to become a sustainable business. Adidas announces pledge to move to sustainable plastic in its clothes by 2024.

https://t.co/9FMYSH54c0

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For anyone who is looking to reduce consumption of meat by turning to fish, here is the site for you! You search what fish/seafood you want and it ranks and recommends sustainable options and environmentally friendly ways to purchase the product.
#fish
https://t.co/GQl6tpAmw3

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Plant based meat products are becoming a very popular alternative to beef. They are a great benefit to the environment and a good meat alternative but they are not exactly super healthy. Moderation is key.
#P2RIC #burgers #sustainability

Read More: https://t.co/gJ5Etmsf9t

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A mineral mine in Nebraska is implementing a new system to reduce air emissions on the site, allowing them to qualify for a less extensive permit application process. One more example of how being green is a win-win for business and the environment. #P2RIC
https://t.co/07XVML2Zvj