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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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May 3, 2021

Solution Search: 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 3, 2021

Solution Search: 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 2, 2021

Solution Search: 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 2, 2021

Solution Search: 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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April 30, 2021

waterloop drops: Farmers and Ranchers Noticed Early Impacts of Climate Change on Colorado River

Ranchers and farmers saw the impacts of climate change in low water levels in the Colorado River during the early 2000s, a drought that has continued and led to devastating wildfires last year, says Paul Bruchez of Reeder Creek Ranch. #podcast ➡️ https://bit.ly/RancherRiver #water #waterloop

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April 30, 2021

waterloop drops: More Methods of Water Conservation Needed in Colorado

Demand management is temporary, voluntary conserved water to create a reserve in Lake Powell as an "insurance policy." But climate change in Colorado requires more methods of water conservation, says Paul Bruchez of Reeder Creek Ranch. #podcast ➡️ https://bit.ly/RancherRiver #water #waterloop

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April 30, 2021

waterloop drops: Intertwined Economy in Colorado Means Collaboration Needed on Water

"The secret to making this work is all of us working together." Agriculture, recreation, and cities are part of an intertwined economy in Colorado and must collaborate on water sustainability, says Paul Bruchez of Reeder Creek Ranch. #podcast at https://bit.ly/RancherRiver #water #waterloop

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April 30, 2021

waterloop drops: Treating Water as a High Dollar Commodity Is Concern For This Rancher

While it's understandable when someone has to sell water rights for financial need, it worries Paul Bruchez of Reeder Creek Ranch when water starts to be treated as a commodity with acquisition, trading, and selling for high dollars. #podcast ➡️ https://bit.ly/RancherRiver #water #waterloop #coloradoriver

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April 30, 2021

waterloop drops: Colorado Rancher Wants More Research on Water Use by Agriculture

Colorado rancher Paul Bruchez wants more scientific research and pilot projects on water use in agriculture and then to use the data to expand conservation efforts and base decisions on facts. #podcast ➡️ https://bit.ly/RancherRiver #water #waterloop #coloradoriver

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April 28, 2021

waterloop drops: Fragmentation of Water Sector Requires Access to Comprehensive Data

Access to comprehenisve data is vital to water management in California, where there are many entities involved in water, a large and diverse geographic area, and unique local situations, says Tara Moran of the California Water Data Consortium. #podcast ➡️ http://bit.ly/CaWaterData #water #waterloop

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April 28, 2021

waterloop drops: Better Data Supports More Proactive Management of Water Resources

Better access to data supports more proactive decision making in water management, which is particularly important as California heads into drought this summer, says Tara Moran of the California Water Data Consortium. #podcast ➡️ http://bit.ly/CaWaterData #water #waterloop

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