Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic
January 29, 2023
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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.
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Tips for reducing food waste : NPR
January 25, 2023
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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
PET Plastic Recycling Made Progress That You Can Help Accelerate
January 23, 2023
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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
What’s Wrong With Bottled Water
January 22, 2023
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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
California set to require recycled materials in plastic bottles – Marketplace
January 14, 2023
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Supporters of AB 793 hope it motivates beverage companies to push for expanded recycling of plastic bottles. Source: California set to require recycled materials
Think those bags are recyclable? California says think again | AP News
January 13, 2023
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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
Earth Action: Switch Your Batteries
January 12, 2023
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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
Border Collie Picks Up More Than 1,000 Plastic Bottles
January 11, 2023
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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
January 10, 2023
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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 to Use NASA Satellites to Detect Landfill Methane
January 9, 2023
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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
January 3, 2023
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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
Fix-It Guy: Dryer Doesn’t Dry the Clothes — 3 Easy Fixes
December 28, 2022
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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 —
Whatever Happened to Plastic-Free?
December 17, 2022
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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.
Fix-It Guy: 3 Easy 5-Minute DIY Appliance Fixes
December 16, 2022
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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
Loop Introduces First National Cloth Diaper Service
December 15, 2022
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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
How Lithium-Ion Batteries Impact the Waste and Recycling Industry
December 11, 2022
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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
December 10, 2022
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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
California’s recycling rate fell to 40% in 2021, though organics disposal decreased, CalRecycle says
November 28, 2022
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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
We Earthlings: Make Your Phone Safe for Recycling
November 27, 2022
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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
7 Ways to Plan Thanksgiving Dinner Without Waste
November 26, 2022
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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
Is California’s 2025 organics diversion target still viable? | Waste Dive
November 19, 2022
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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
World making little progress on food waste, a big climate problem | Reuters
November 18, 2022
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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
November 17, 2022
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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
Recycling, Like Everything Else, Needs an Upgrade
November 16, 2022
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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
Washington Trust Shred Days Recycle 36 Tons
November 14, 2022
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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 Receives Wastewater Treatment System Order for Metal Processing Industry
November 14, 2022
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LiqTech International, Inc. will be supplying the metal processing industry in Denmark with the treatment system necessary to clean that type of wastewater.
Wayne Township Landfill Employee Wins International Competition
November 14, 2022
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Chase Weise of Wayne Township Landfill took first place in two competitions at the SWANA International Road-E-O in El Paso, Texas.
Historic Mexico City Develops Mounds of Waste Amongst Scramble For New Landfill
November 14, 2022
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The city of Oaxaca, Mexico is currently experiencing a build-up of residential waste as officials hunt for a landfill.
Reducing Emissions from Your Dishwasher
November 14, 2022
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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
Earth911 Podcast: The Birth of the Lomi Home Composter With Pela Co-Founder Brad Pederson
November 14, 2022
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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
Try This Calculator for Waste-Free Holiday Dinners
November 14, 2022
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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
Zero Waste, Zero Emissions | BioCycle
November 14, 2022
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The introduction of zero waste systems in cities around the world would be one of the quickest and most affordable ways to reduce global
Sony to Use Bamboo, Sugarcane Fiber Instead of Plastic for Packaging | PCMag
November 13, 2022
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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
NWRA Honors Veterans in the Waste and Recycling Industry with Challenge Coins
November 12, 2022
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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 Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
November 12, 2022
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Rubicon Technologies reported its revenue has grown to $185 million. This is 24% higher compared to the prior year period.
Solid Waste Experiences Historic Drop in 2021 Illness and Injury Rates
November 12, 2022
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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
This Week in Waste: Top Stories November 7 – 11
November 12, 2022
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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
Tips for Buying and Enjoying Sustainable Coffee
November 12, 2022
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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
Rubicon Organics Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Operational Update
November 11, 2022
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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
Earth Action: Cut Out a Car Trip
November 11, 2022
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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