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How to request and download your Amazon data
Is Alexa always listening? How to protect your data from Amazon
Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging
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Plastic bag bans work
Well-designed single-use plastic bag bans have successfully reduced plastic bag use and associated litter and pollution. Use the Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Waste Reduction Calculator to estimate the impact where you live.
The high cost of fast fashion
From pesticides to fossil fuels, it takes a lot of resources to make a T-shirt.
Fixed for the Holidays
You can still get great gadgets for less than Black Friday prices while making a good choice for the environment.
Trouble in Toyland 2023
Threats stem from toys with microphones, cameras and trackers, as well as recalled toys, water beads, counterfeits and Meta Quest VR headsets
VR risks for kids and teens
VR risks are significant enough the child health experts we spoke to recommend parents steer clear of Meta's Quest VR headsets