Be Present, a Denver based company that manufactures eco-friendly clothing for yoga, has collaborated with UPS to ship their clothing in carbon neutral packaging. This company has always been focused on promoting eco-friendly lifestyles, and with this collaboration, it has taken its efforts to the next level. The company is famous for its organic yoga apparel, especially in the Denver region, and … [Read more...]
Reducing Carbon Emissions by Minimizing Deforestation
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Deforestation increases the levels of carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere; the World Carefree Network (WCN) reports that at least 15 percent of the world’s carbon emission is due to deforestation. … [Read more...]
Environment-friendly Initiatives Taken at Fort Collins
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
America Recycles Day Celebrated in True American spirit
October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
November 15th,America’s Recycles Day, is day to get together as a community and do your bit for the environment. Leading to the day, several counties have organized interesting fairs to spread environmental awareness and encourage people to use environmental friendly products. … [Read more...]
Reusable Bags and Eco-friendly Alternatives
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It is a customary practice in Ukiah Food Bank,California to distribute provisions to community members. But on 24th Oct 2012, wholesale reusable bags were also handed out along with the provisions. Each community member received two reusable totes that were brought by Environmental Club members of Ukiah High School. … [Read more...]
Grand Contribution from Miss Me® for LA River Ecosystem Restoration Study
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Miss Me®, a well known manufacturer of clothing in Los Angeles has donated a million dollars to the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study. The project is an environmental initiative by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Los Angeles. The contribution to the project was announced on October 9th in a meeting convened by the officials of United States Army Corps and … [Read more...]
Over $50K Given to Ridgewood, New Jersey for Recycling
October 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The municipalities in and around the state of New Jersey will receive about $13.1 million in the form of grants, according to what the Christie Administration said on 22nd October, 2012. Glen Rock and Ridgewood will also be included in this grants program, according to the sources. Ridgewood will receive about $55,085 in grant money, which the Christie Administration will be awarding. … [Read more...]
Advanced Methods to Recycle Rare-Earth Elements in the US
October 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Research is being carried out at the Ames Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Ames, Iowa, to separate neodymium from other elements of the magnet. Scientists at the Laboratory have discovered that materials that are recycled retain the properties of useful magnets having rare-earth elements such as neodymium. … [Read more...]
Recycling Drive by Mount Pleasant Schools in Michigan, USA
October 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An extensive recycling program has been initiated by the Mount Pleasant schools, Michigan, in coordination with the Republic Waste Services. A meeting to discuss the program was held on Friday, October 19, 2012, and was attended by nearly 40 “Green Team” members. … [Read more...]
Localities of Fredericksburg Continue to Recycle More of the Waste Generated
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The residents of Fredericksburg are doing quite a good job by recycling their wastes, according to what the reports by the state government have to say. Over 56 percent of the waste in Fredericksburg was recycled in the year 2011, according to what the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality had to state. All that waste recycled has increased by 2 percent since the year 2010. … [Read more...]