Welcome back for another edition of green news weekly highlighting interesting stories from the past week relating to the environment.  This edition features a bridge constructed out of recycled plastic waste; seven less commonly-known sources of indoor air pollution; the global shipping industry commits to a more sustainable future; and toy giant Hasbro chops down their role in deforestation.   If you see an article that interests you, just click the link to read more.

New Bridge in Wales Made from Recycled Plastic Waste

Seven sources of indoor air pollution
There are numerous potential health risks associated with indoor air pollution that can range from moderate illnesses like headaches or sore throats to extreme health problems like heart disease or cancer.  “According to the EPA, scientific evidence indicates that indoor air can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.”  This list includes seven sources of indoor air pollutions that are less commonly known.

Shipping Industry Gets Serious About Sustainability
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI)/Vision 2040 launched Monday with a mandate for “radical changes” to global shipping practices.  Shipping lines, shipbuilders, banks, insurers and shippers have combined efforts on a significant sustainability initiative “designed to help the industry make long-term plans for future success.” The SSI/Vision 2040 understands the need for “changing to a diverse mix of energy sources, using resources more efficiently and responsibly, and dramatically reducing greenhouse gas intensity.”  There is a link on this page that will enable you to download the entire Vision document.

Hasbro Turns Over a New Leaf, Steps Up For Rainforests
Hasbro is getting to the root of their role in deforestation.  “In June, Greenpeace research showed that many popular toys — like Barbie dolls and Transformers — were being wrapped in paper packaging linked to rainforest destruction. Our investigations showed paper from Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), a notorious forest-destroyer in Indonesia, was ending up in the supply chains of top toy makers. Based on this evidence, Mattel and Lego have already severed contracts with APP, which is notorious for driving the destruction of rainforests in Indonesia. Now, Hasbro is joining the mix with a leading paper-buying policy.”  The updated Hasbro policy will “increase the recycled Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper in its packaging.”  Hasbro is the latest organization supporting Greenpeace’s efforts to help protect the rainforests.

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