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May 19, 2021

waterloop #98: Progress at the Speed of Trust with Dan Keppen and Taylor Hawes

Historically the relationship between the agriculture sector and conservation community could be described as unproductive, tense, and even adversarial. But a significant shift toward cooperation during the last 20 years was driven by mutual concerns such as drought, urbanization, and sustainability. Forging personal connections and building trust made it possible,…

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May 17, 2021

waterloop #97: Putting Faith in Conservation with Cory Sparks and Helen Rose Patterson

Religion is a very prevalent part of life in New Orleans and southern Louisiana, leading conservation organizations to build relationships with local faith leaders and to engage them on environmental issues. Faith leaders often believe that as God’s creation it is important to be stewards of nature and they carry…

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May 13, 2021

waterloop #96: Rising Up Against Environmental Racism with Chandra Taylor and Marquita Bradshaw

A plan to route an oil pipeline through predominantly black neighborhoods in Memphis is an example of how minority communities across the country are overburdened by pollution and subjected to environmental racism, say Chandra Taylor, Senior Attorney and Leader of the Environmental Justice Initiative at the Southern Environmental Law Center,…

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May 11, 2021

waterloop #95: Tech-Powered Precision Conservation with Emily Mills and Adrienne Gemberling

In the Chesapeake Bay watershed, cutting-edge technology is powering the practice of precision conservation, the use of advanced data and imagery for efficient decision making in environmental management. Tools like aerial imagery, LiDAR elevation data, spatial analysis, geomorphology, and machine learning are helping projects to achieve greater impact on the…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: A Summary of ECOAct in Tanzania

From ECOAct Tanzania: We reduce the amount of waste plastic enters into the oceans by recycling waste plastics and transforming them into durable plastic timbers used for building, construction as well as furniture making, we collect these waste plastic through our social program where poor slum folks are able to…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: A Summary of ECOAct in Tanzania CAPTIONS

From ECOAct Tanzania: We reduce the amount of waste plastic enters into the oceans by recycling waste plastics and transforming them into durable plastic timbers used for building, construction as well as furniture making, we collect these waste plastic through our social program where poor slum folks are able to…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: Summary of Wetlands Work! in Cambodia

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: Summary of Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment in India

The major ​objective of this program was to address the ground and lake water pollution and women’s health issues caused by single-use synthetic sanitary napkins. To achieve this, sustainable alternatives like reusable cloth pads and menstrual cups were promoted through conscientization and sensitization campaigns among the community. The program was…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: Summary of Instituto Andino de Montana in Peru

There are 8,791 mine tailing sites identified in highland Peru that contaminate freshwater sources with acid rock drainage (ARD) and metals. Recession of 18 glacier ranges as a result of climate change is worsening ARD. Pollution with metals affects irrigation systems, crops and human health. Mountain communities have low trust…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: Summary of Net Your Problem in Alaska, California, and Maine

Net Your Problem, LLC (NYP) engages coastal communities, recyclers, manufacturers and brands to contribute to the blue and circular economies by recycling end of life fishing gear. Started in 2017 in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, NYP has facilitated diverting 880,000 lbs of retired fishing gear from landfills and the…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: A Summary of Wetlands Work! in Cambodia

Wetlands Work! in Cambodia provides low maintenance wastewater treatment solutions using natural microbial processes. Our original designs improve human health and aquatic ecosystems, create new local jobs and use urine as organic fertilizer and fecal waste as a soil supplement. Our focus is on sanitation in challenging environments where pit…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: A Summary of Net Your Problem in Alaska, California, and Maine

Net Your Problem, LLC (NYP) engages coastal communities, recyclers, manufacturers and brands to contribute to the blue and circular economies by recycling end of life fishing gear. Started in 2017 in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, NYP has facilitated diverting 880,000 lbs of retired fishing gear from landfills and the…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: Summary of Lijiang Health and Environmental Research Center in China

Under the influence of modernization, the aboriginal communities of Lisu people in Liguang Village have undergone changes in their production and lifestyles, resulting in river pollution. The project tapped into the pride of the villagers in their community and promoted the autonomous governance of the community based on its own…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: A Summary of Surfers Against Sewage in the United Kingdom

The Safer Seas Service (SSS) is an innovative mobile app providing real time water quality information direct to the palm of your hand. It allows surfers, swimmers and all water users to find beaches with the best water quality, to avoid pollution and the associated health risks. The app provides…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: A Summary of SwitchON Foundation in India

SwitchON Foundation promotes conservation of water quality in smallholding farms through 100% elimination of synthetic chemical inputs (fertilizers and pesticides). This not only minimizes and reduces the contamination of groundwater, but also reduces the chances of marine pollution and the impacts of ocean acidification. Our program identifies a cluster of…

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: A Summary of SOIL in Haiti

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May 7, 2021

Solution Search: A Summary of Siklus in Indonesia

Indonesia is the second-largest ocean plastic polluter in the world. Out of financial necessity, 70% of Indonesians buy their household goods in single-serving sachets rather than in bulk. As 15% of the sachet cost comes from packaging, low-income populations often pay extra for their everyday needs in small portions, a…

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May 6, 2021

Solution Search: Siklus in Indonesia

Indonesia is the second-largest ocean plastic polluter in the world. Out of financial necessity, 70% of Indonesians buy their household goods in single-serving sachets rather than in bulk. As 15% of the sachet cost comes from packaging, low-income populations often pay extra for their everyday needs in small portions, a…

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May 5, 2021

Solution Search: SOIL in Haiti

SOIL’s solution focuses on providing dignified ecological sanitation in vulnerable and underserved urban areas where traditional technologies have failed. SOIL’s innovative program simultaneously addresses the interconnected crises of poor sanitation and environmental degradation by using a circular economy solution that encompasses the full sanitation cycle from household toilet provision, to…

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May 5, 2021

High Sierra Showerheads Are Water-Efficient, Have No Plastic Parts, and Are Made in USA

High Sierra Showerheads® are the smart, stylish choice for conserving water, energy, and money while enjoying an invigorating shower. Save 20% with promo code Loop20 at https://www.highsierrashowerheads.com

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May 4, 2021

Solution Search: SwitchON Foundation in India

SwitchON Foundation promotes conservation of water quality in smallholding farms through 100% elimination of synthetic chemical inputs (fertilizers and pesticides). This not only minimizes and reduces the contamination of groundwater, but also reduces the chances of marine pollution and the impacts of ocean acidification. Our program identifies a cluster of…

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May 4, 2021

Solution Search: Surfers Against Sewage in the United Kingdom

The Safer Seas Service (SSS) is an innovative mobile app providing real time water quality information direct to the palm of your hand. It allows surfers, swimmers and all water users to find beaches with the best water quality, to avoid pollution and the associated health risks. The app provides…

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May 3, 2021

Solution Search: Lijiang Health and Environmental Research Center in China

Under the influence of modernization, the aboriginal communities of Lisu people in Liguang Village have undergone changes in their production and lifestyles, resulting in river pollution. The project tapped into the pride of the villagers in their community and promoted the autonomous governance of the community based on its own…

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May 3, 2021

Solution Search: ECOAct in Tanzania

From ECOAct Tanzania: We reduce the amount of waste plastic enters into the oceans by recycling waste plastics and transforming them into durable plastic timbers used for building, construction as well as furniture making, we collect these waste plastic through our social program where poor slum folks are able to…

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