Buying a Disaster-Resilient Home
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MENLO PARK, Calif. — Novoloop, an emerging leader in plastic circularity, announced its partnership with the Swiss sports brand On last night at an Elemental Excelerator event, as part of
At WasteExpo, the road ahead is paved with myriad opportunities. From connecting with 14,000 of your peers to doing business with 600+ exhibitors, it’s one
New Hampshire’s governor Chris Sununu vetoed a bill regarding the scientific criteria necessary to site landfills in the state. After this veto, Amherst Representative Megan Murray did
Deloitte and Junk Kouture give young fashion designers education on creating recycled and sustainable clothes.
Why is there so much litter, and how can waste systems become more circular to address the trash that appears on streets and in oceans?
Vegans and vegetarians who want to extend their cruelty-free choices from their diet into their… Read More…
Demand is growing for recycled plastic to use in consumer packaging. Source: Republic Services Cleans Up Plastics Recycling Myths for Earth Day
We’re delighted to announce that we are working with Google to sell genuine parts for Pixel phones, starting later this year. You can learn more
Global smartphone maker Samsung will now enable customers with Galaxy devices to repair the items themselves, using tools and parts from the company. Read More…
Ninety-one percent of all plastic ever manufactured is still unrecycled. And how much have we… Read More…
By composting, you can reduce the amount of waste in your garbage can and turn… Read More…
A global treaty on plastic pollution must incentivize a make-take-reuse waste management system and include quantitative targets based on geography-specific emissions. Source: Here’s how the
Here at Earth911, we’re often asked, “Is shredded paper recyclable?” The answer is, “Yes, but… Read More…
Mom made good use of her freezer. She purchased food in bulk, which saved her… Read More…
As a member of the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment, the retailer will provide data that will help give a more precise estimate of waste across the
Home is supposed to be a safe haven. But if your home contains dangerous and… Read More…
California’s cap-and-trade program, intended to decrease greenhouse gasses, has long been criticized. A recent study found that Black and Latino communities and other communities of
Critics call it just some more greenwashing. Source: The Plastics Industry Says It Has a Clever Solution to the Plastics Crisis – Mother Jones
Starbucks has a love-hate relationship with its cups. Source: Starbucks is planning to phase out its iconic cups – CNN
As the world seeks to move beyond burning fossil fuels for energy, the oil sector saw plastic production as a lifeline – but now that’s
For years, we’ve been carefully sorting our recyclables and carrying reusable bags to the grocery… Read More…
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Aside from aiding mental health, those tasty little pizza toppers are being used to create environmentally safe packaging and construction products, consumer goods, and even
California got the ball rolling, working to keep organic materials out of landfills by issuing regulations and using technologies that can turn them into an
Like Paris climate agreement, treaty could provide tool to hold firms and states to account, say legal experts Source: Rush of lawsuits over plastic waste
“Since our first program launched in 2015, MRC has provided residents with highly accessible recycling services, diverted many thousands of tons of recyclable materials from
UN plastics treaty vote sparks support A recent U.N. agreement to create a treaty on plastic pollution has brought recycling, waste and producer responsibility issues
The 22-step plan includes preventing and intercepting plastic from entering waterways and educating about its hazards Source: California wants to eradicate microplastics. Will a new
California’s landmark recycling system is in crisis Source: Spinning the Bottle | Sierra Club
Keurig Green Mountain reached a class-action settlement with a consumer who sued over coffee pod recyclability claims, agreeing to pay $10 million and add language
A state agency in California is out with the first microplastics reduction strategy in the U.S. It includes some plastics bans and tougher enforcement around
Here’s how waste management systems are preparing for more batteries to enter the waste stream over the coming decade. Source: Why recycling lithium-ion batteries is
The second-largest U.S. city tapped LA Sanitation & Environment for more details on how to actually make the transition as the county and state also pursue related policies. Source: