At Evans Elementary School in Corpus Christi, Texas, students participated in a competition for recycling plastic bags. The students who fared well were promised prizes such as ice creams, pizzas, and a recycled plastic bench. … [Read more...]
Subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc. Supports Cigarette Recycling
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In an innovative venture, a supporting capacity of Reynolds American Inc., the largest cigarette manufacturer in the U.S, has come up with a way to reward its consumers. The firm is contributing toward a nation-wide recycling program that recognizes people who clean cigarette remains and convert the butts of cigarettes into innovative eco friendly promotional items. … [Read more...]
SWACO Grants to Columbus Libraries and Other Organizations
December 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Recently, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) had awarded grants for environmental initiatives taken by organizations, local governments, nonprofit agencies and schools. Columbus Metropolitan Library is one such organization that has received the grant. … [Read more...]
Recycling Efforts Made By Anoka County
December 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Anoka County has initiated several recycling programs. The county uses the grant given by the SCORE (Select Committee on Recycling and Environment) for most of its environmental programs. The state allocates the grant in two installments. … [Read more...]
Fort Polk Takes Measures to Save the Environment
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The army installation of Fort Polk is steered by the idea to conserve the environment by reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. The environmental programs, Net Zero Waste and Qualified Recycling, support Fort Polk in its eco-friendly endeavors. Both the programs have been initiated by the Directorate of Public Works. … [Read more...]
Sims Recycling Solutions: Premium Recycling Facility at Sacramento
December 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sims Recycling Solutions is the world’s pioneer in electronic recycling and reuse. The Sacramento Business Journal has acknowledged it as the best recycling firm for four consecutive years. The journal takes into account the quantity of recycled electronic waste for a particular year to determine the best recycler in Sacramento. … [Read more...]
America Commemorates Environmental Responsibility
November 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
America Recycles Week has witnessed a renewed emphasis on recycling policies in the country. Awareness campaigns have been launched to educate people upon diverting material from landfills to recycling bins. … [Read more...]
Unilever Initiates Recycling Program for Deodorant Sticks
November 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Unilever, the company that has introduced well-known deodorants like Suave, Axe, Dove, and Degree has partnered with Earth911- a company that provides information on recycling, for a project on deodorant stick recycling. The team is also supported by companies such as FundingFactory and NextLife. … [Read more...]
Recycling Initiatives Taken In American Counties
November 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Roanoke County has moved the recycling carts at Hidden Valley High School to a different location. Commemorating America Recycles Day which is dedicated to spreading awareness about recycling activities, the City of Hartford has announced a green initiative. Change in collection centers at Roanoke County The recyclables at Roanoke County can be dropped off now at Brambleton Center’s … [Read more...]
ISO Promotes Eco-friendly Construction
November 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Keeping in mind the growing need for eco-friendly buildings, ISO (International Organization For Standardization) has altered the existing commercial building classifications. The new classifications address the usage of alternative energy sources in any commercial space and will benefit all organizations that are making efforts to reduce their environmental footprint. … [Read more...]