Showing posts with label Recycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recycle. Show all posts

Friday, April 12, 2019

4/12/2019: Colleges’ message to ease student stress: Failure is normal - New York nears plastic-bag ban and a fee for paper bags

Today's Article: Colleges’ message to ease student stress: Failure is normal
From: AP News
Readability Score: 10.1


"If you're not failing, you're probably not taking enough risks." Do you agree or disagree? Have we forgotten to tell students that failure is a normal part on the road to success? One college is trying to change that.

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Today's Alternate Article: New York nears plastic-bag ban and a fee for paper bags
Readability Score: 9.5


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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

2/6/2019: Return of the Milkman? Big Brand Reusable in trials - econlife: Social Media's Hidden Costs

Today's Article: Return of the Milkman? Big Brand Reusable in trials.
From: AP News
Readability Score: 12.3


As we continue to produce more and more garbage, one company thinks it has a partial solution. Would you reuse shampoo containers? Detergent? This company will even recycle dirty diapers! Find out more about an effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle in today's current event.

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Today's Alternate Article: econlife: Social Media's Hidden Costs
Readability Score: 9.5


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Thursday, September 13, 2018

9/13/2018: A Rising Concern? After Straws, Balloons Get More Scrutiny - President Criticizes Nike's Choice in

Today's Article: A Rising Concern? After Straws, Balloons Get More Scrutiny
From: KLOVE.com
Readability Score: 12.1


As environmentalists continue to seek ways to 'reduce, reuse, and recycle,' some people have begun to target balloons. Is it time for Americans to end the tradition of balloon releases? How do we balance the desires of all groups?

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Today's Alternate Article: President Criticizes Nike's Choice in
Readability Score: 9.5

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