Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic
Black-colored plastic gets its color from carbon black pigment and is commonly used in food… The post Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic appeared first on Earth911.
Black-colored plastic gets its color from carbon black pigment and is commonly used in food… The post Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic appeared first on Earth911.
Over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten, harming people’s wallets and the climate. Here are some steps you can take in
After five years of crisis, from China’s declaration that it would not accept contaminated U.S…. The post PET Plastic Recycling Made Progress That You Can
Fancy reusable bottles have long since replaced brand-name bottled waters as status symbols. But even… The post What’s Wrong With Bottled Water appeared first on
Supporters of AB 793 hope it motivates beverage companies to push for expanded recycling of plastic bottles. Source: California set to require recycled materials
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Since California adopted the nation’s first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags in 2014, most grocery stores have turned to
Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth…. The post Earth Action: Switch Your Batteries appeared first on
Scruff, an English border collie, loves to go on walks in his town of Nuneaton. As a working dog, his mother knew his needed a
Debating what it takes to make people trust recycling again American consumers think recycling is of great importance, but their trust in the actual system
Nonprofit Carbon Mapper is using observations from the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) and other NASA science instruments to identify emission of methane
Senators press industry on plastic waste impacts During a two-hour hearing, U.S. senators questioned industry experts about chemicals in plastics, marine plastic pollution and extended
It’s frustrating to find your clothes still damp after your clothes dryer completes the cycle…. The post Fix-It Guy: Dryer Doesn’t Dry the Clothes —
In the 20-teens, the plastic-free lifestyle was getting almost as much attention as the Whip… The post Whatever Happened to Plastic-Free? appeared first on Earth911.
After 30 years of being an appliance technician, I have found three quick and easy… The post Fix-It Guy: 3 Easy 5-Minute DIY Appliance Fixes
TRENTON, N.J..- Today, the global reuse platform Loop, a reusable packaging program from TerraCycle, announced the Loop Diaper Service, the first nationally available cloth diaper service
The waste and recycling industry faces a variety of materials that make their way into trash bins. Lithium-ion batteries have presented safety-related challenges that must
CalRecycle director ‘excited and ready’ for policy challenge After California’s legislature passed a host of recycling and reuse-related bills, the state’s Department of Resources Recycling
CalRecycle Director Rachel Machi Wagoner said recent state funding and new legislation are tools that can help reduce disposal and raise recycling rates as part of a broader
Are you getting ready to recycle your old cell phone? Congratulations, you’re helping keep valuable… The post We Earthlings: Make Your Phone Safe for Recycling
Thanksgiving is a time to indulge, but there is no need for excess. You can… The post 7 Ways to Plan Thanksgiving Dinner Without Waste
An independent commission is now assessing whether course corrections are needed for the state’s landmark SB 1383 law. CalRecycle, WM, Republic Services, Agromin, Anaergia
Every Thursday, California resident Richard Redmond takes a gallon-sized container of food scraps to the farmers market in the city of South Pasadena where
Brands boost PCR again in 2021, but use more virgin plastic The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s latest report showed that while involved companies doubled their collective
Much has been written about last week’s Greenpeace report decrying the state of plastic recycling…. The post Recycling, Like Everything Else, Needs an Upgrade appeared
The Washington Trust Company has held twelve community shred days allowing residents of Rhode Island and Connecticut to shred and recycle a total of 36 tons
LiqTech International, Inc. will be supplying the metal processing industry in Denmark with the treatment system necessary to clean that type of wastewater.
Chase Weise of Wayne Township Landfill took first place in two competitions at the SWANA International Road-E-O in El Paso, Texas.
The city of Oaxaca, Mexico is currently experiencing a build-up of residential waste as officials hunt for a landfill.
Americans’ energy use has changed a lot since the days when a kitchen full of… The post Reducing Emissions from Your Dishwasher appeared first on
Brad Pederson, co-founder and chairman of Pela, joins Mitch Ratcliffe to discuss the company’s sustainable… The post Earth911 Podcast: The Birth of the Lomi Home
Deciding what to prepare for a dinner party is difficult enough, but next comes an… The post Try This Calculator for Waste-Free Holiday Dinners appeared
The introduction of zero waste systems in cities around the world would be one of the quickest and most affordable ways to reduce global
Starting in 2023, small products including smartphones and cameras won’t use plastic packaging. Source: Sony to Use Bamboo, Sugarcane Fiber Instead of Plastic for
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) recognized veterans in the waste and recycling industry with a unique challenge coin honoring their service to our
Rubicon Technologies reported its revenue has grown to $185 million. This is 24% higher compared to the prior year period.
Waste and recycling industry illness and injury rates experienced a historic drop in 2021, according to new data from the 2021 Survey of Occupational Injuries and
Entering the final stretch of the year, many people are beginning to reflect and predict what’s to come. In the waste industry, this takes many
Heading up coffee purchasing at Equator Coffees, a company focused on quality, sustainability, and social… The post Tips for Buying and Enjoying Sustainable Coffee appeared
As Rubicon Organics utilizes 2022 as a turning point, the company reports its Q1 earnings as a starting point for what has come throughout the
If you live in America, transportation is the biggest component of your carbon footprint. To… The post Earth Action: Cut Out a Car Trip appeared