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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Gold Medal in Eco-Consciousness

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Gold Medal in Eco-Consciousness

After thousands of years of Olympic games and celebrations, the environmental burdens from these mega-events are starting to add up. Eco Four Twenty explores the past, and current Olympic games to evaluate just how eco-friendly they are. With renewable energy and cardboard beds, Tokyo 2020 is setting the pace for greener Olympics in the future.
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Countries Changing the World With Sustainable Energies

Countries Changing the World With Sustainable Energies

For those of us that live in or near any large cities, we know that renewable energy seems almost like a dream. Aside from the occasional solar panels speckled across rooftops, it seems virtually impossible to imagine an entire city, let alone country, thriving almost exclusively on renewable energy. At Eco Four Twenty we are here to show you that it is, in fact, very possible, and is already in motion around the world. Let’s look at some fantastic examples of countries trailblazing the renewable energy movement. 
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Canada Goose: From Fur To Synthetic

Canada Goose: From Fur To Synthetic

As awareness rises and the practices of companies like Canada Goose are exposed, the public’s demands for safer, more sustainable materials and practices are at an all time high. Thus, Canada Goose began the journey to become an eco-conscious clothing brand. 

In April 2020, the brand initially announced it would stop buying new fur from trappers and would instead use reclaimed and recycled fur. However, the general consensus was that real-fur was a real problem, recycled or not. Canada Goose vowed to completely eliminate all authentic furs from their clothing lines and replace them with synthetic alternatives. 

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Eco-Tattooing at Grateful House in Downtown Toronto

Eco-Tattooing at Grateful House in Downtown Toronto

By teaming up with One Tree Planted, a nonprofit organization focused on combating global deforestation, Scott from Grateful House tattoo shop, has committed to planting one tree for every tattoo he does for as long as he can! Further proceeds from each of those tattoos will be donated directly to One Tree Planted to help fund the costs of land preparation, tree growing, planting and maintenance across international sites. 
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How GME Is Helping Save The Gorillas

How GME Is Helping Save The Gorillas

As many Redditors had found themselves in a position of sporadic financial prosperity, a new environmental initiative came into light. When a user posted an adoption certificate for a gorilla that was purchased in the name of GameStop, the Wall Street Bets forum quickly became engulfed in numerous posts all exemplifying eco-friendly team work.
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How 4Ocean is Cleaning Our Waters With Style

How 4Ocean is Cleaning Our Waters With Style

Eco Four Twenty covers an awesome business idea to clean our oceans and accessorize all-in-one. 4Ocean works to pull one pound of trash from the oceans; the beads are created from recycled waste found in the waters and a variety of different bracelet styles coincide with the various species assisted by them.
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