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We garden for a lot of reasons, don’t we? The fresh air, exercise, and the… The post How To Start a Regenerative Garden in Your
Hand-picked articles with the latest and most important information about the recycling industry.
Hand-picked articles with the latest and most important information about the recycling industry.
In 2020 the Authority contracted with ReCREATE Waste Collaborative to conduct a pilot study with the goal of identifying and reducing contamination in the residential commingled recycling stream. Read the final report with the project overview, key findings, and recommendations on our blog.
We garden for a lot of reasons, don’t we? The fresh air, exercise, and the… The post How To Start a Regenerative Garden in Your
Recycling helps us reduce waste and reuse valuable resources. By minimizing the need to extract… The post Keeping Recycling Workers Safe and How You Can
Did you know that by reducing the temperature of a load of laundry from hot… The post We Earthlings: Laundry Tips To Reduce Microplastic Pollution
We talk a lot about the importance of sustainability and making sure the products we… The post What Makes a Product Sustainable? appeared first on
These days, getting by without a cell phone – and probably a handful of other… The post Earth Action: Reconsider Electronics Replacement appeared first on
Washington Post: Time to end planned obsolescence A major news outlet released an analysis of 14 popular consumer devices, finding that most could stop working
More than 25 years since the Edible Schoolyard Project was founded, the nonprofit organization continues to deepen relationships between young people and their communities and
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
Join us for an impassioned conversation about the potential for recycling progress with David Katz,… The post Earth911 Podcast: Plastic Banks’ David Katz on Incentivizing
Today’s Earth911 inspiration is from Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist and science writer, Natalie Angier: “The beauty of… The post Earth911 Inspiration: The Beauty of the Natural World
Over 30 years as an appliance repair technician, the repair I’ve seen the most is… The post Fix-It Guy: Washer Won’t Spin — Easy Fixes
The NWRA looks forward to fostering productive relationships with them.
As construction workers build a new waste-handling plant at a former landfill, they are careful to not harm the badger population that calls the area
About 100 billion plastic bags are used each year in the U.S. alone, with less than 10 percent of them recycled, by multiple industry accounts.
Save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and enjoy a home that is more comfortable and… The post A Tour of the New Energy-Efficient Tax Credits
When you own a house, you want to protect your investment, and your personal safety… The post Making Your Home More Resilient to Disasters appeared
The mobile phone has become an indispensable tool of modern life, and new models appear… The post Earth911 Quiz #54: Are You a Mobile Phone
The American National Standards Institute Executive Council has closed the NWRA special audit, successfully reaccrediting the National Waste & Recycling Association.
Finishing up a strong third quarter of the fiscal year, Veolia Environmental Services shares its earnings report results with enthusiasm.
Over the past two weeks, the publicly-traded solid waste companies reported their third quarter 2022 results and held follow-up conference calls. In this edition of
Perquimans, Chowan, and Gates counties are looking at their contracts with Republic Services as the company requests changes.
Death is just one point on the circle of life and dying sustainably takes just… The post Aquamation for a Greener Afterlife appeared first on
Fall and spring are election seasons in the United States when citizens select their representatives… The post Recycling Mystery: Political Yard Signs appeared first on
There is momentum around sustainability in society but millions of companies and billions of people… The post Best of Earth911 Podcast: WeSpire CEO Susan Hunt
Even if you live in a relatively mild climate, thanks to climate change, you probably… The post Cutting the Climate Impact of Your Air Conditioner
Glenwood Springs officials make comments on the need to extend the ban of specific materials heading to the South Canyon Landfill.
A Dillsburg contractor is accused of not completing a $5.7 million leachate storage tank.
Goodwill Thrift Stores have a long-running history of promoting social and environmental change. Alongside this growth in urgency to buy pre-owned products, digital shopping is
Both cars and planes are awful polluters. But if you’re planning a trip and the… The post Driving vs Flying: Which Harms Our Planet Less?
This article is the third in a six-part series that explores how we get our electricity… The post What You Need To Know About Hydropower appeared
Did you know that making one pound of cane sugar uses 25 gallons of water?… The post We Earthlings: The Water Footprint of Sugar appeared
Have you heard about the slow drain on your electricity from appliances, known as “vampire… The post Energy Wasters: Scare Away Those Vampire Loads appeared
Most of the time, we are happy to use electrical energy to replace the physical… The post Reducing Washer and Dryer Environmental Impacts appeared first
Using 20 tons of salvaged plastic from the Nile River, this stunt signals the start of a plan to clean the planet for the next
Learn how to assess the green credentials of companies. Mitch Ratcliffe talks with Adam Kramer,… The post Earth911 Podcast: nZero and 3Degrees Team Up to
Market introduction of open cell bio-polyester Moorefoam will be at Foam Expo Europe between the days of 8-10 November 2022.
When selecting produce at the grocery store, do you avoid the oddly shaped, inconsistently sized,… The post Imperfect Groceries Help Reduce Food Waste appeared first
Casella is being fined a total of $500,000 for seven fines the company has received from the Ontario County Department of Environmental Conservation.
Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth…. The post Earth Action: Make a Vegetarian Meal appeared first
Source: What if plastic packaging was made from wood? | US Forest Service
This week Waste360 covered topics across the entire waste and recycling industry from jack-o-lantern waste all the way to quarter three earnings. Here is a
The sale of battery-powered vehicles has surged across the United States, China, and Europe, while… The post Understand the Tax Credits Before You Buy a
The recycling stream is changing and Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) need to change along with it. As packaging changes and diversifies, the ability of traditional
The latest acquisition adds a new service vertical and further solidifies the company’s intent to become the Hub for Home Services for consumers.
Kamps, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Realm Companies LLC.
Prince William County, VA residents are encouraged to apply for decals that would help resolve long wait times at the local landfill and composting facilities.
Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth…. The post Earth Action: Protect Endangered Sharks appeared first on
Thomas VanMatre, VP of Global Business Development at Satellogic, a geospatial analytics company, joins the… The post Earth911 Podcast: Satellogic’s Thomas VanMatre on Satellite Imagery’s
Today’s Earth911 inspiration is from Andy Warhol, a leading artist of the 1960s Pop art… The post Earth911 Inspiration: Having Land & Not Ruining It
Plastic piles up at recycling facility in Salem, Oregon. … California is investigating Big Oil for allegedly misleading the public on recycling …
Metal recyclers accused of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar, cross-country crime ring grew so successful trading catalytic converters that had …
California is often viewed as the leading U.S. state in enacting laws to create a greener economy. It’s latest target – those plastic bags used
Photo from the Recycling Today Photo Archive … A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of California returned a 40-count indictment …
Translating… · California bans plastic produce bags · California bans plastic packaging · Trading recycling for produce · Families react to Parkland …
As turbulent economic conditions and recession news make headlines, businesses and corporations are increasingly facing headwinds that could upset their financial performance and operations. Andy
Heniff Transportation Systems has acquired Coal City Cob, a liquid bulk transportation service provider of the chemical and hazardous waste industry.
A Pennsylvania waste service provider has been found in contempt after failing to comply with a court-ordered cleanup.
When you’re buying a house it’s hard to ignore highly visible elements like paint and… The post Buying a Disaster-Resilient Home appeared first on Earth911.
Making simple switches in your laundry routine can have a significant effect on your environmental… The post 3 Natural Laundry Practices That Will Clean Your
A 1990s Relic, Floppy Disks Recycled for a Second Life by OC Company … Tagged: avionics, California, floppy disk, Lake Forest, memory, recycling …
Staining your clothes is annoying — especially if they’re new. However, you don’t have to… The post Infographic: Planet-Friendly Stain Removal Tips appeared first on
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