Now that many US states have a policy against plastic bags, the residents have switched to using reusable bags. However, several reports suggest that if not maintained properly, reusable bags can cause food borne diseases in the users. This is because they are prone to E.coli infections, and they can have bacterial growth. So it is essential that you learn how to maintain your reusable bags, and … [Read more...]

The municipal recycling at the Washington Township is in for a boost with over $200,000 in grant coming to them from the Environmental Protect program in Pennsylvania. The fund will be used to purchase a baling machine. Last year, they incurred losses because of repairs needed on their existing machine. … [Read more...]

Recycle Utah screens a documentary every year to create public awareness towards environmental issues that are becoming a matter of daily concern. This year, a fun documentary on waste reduction, called ‘The Clean Bin Project’, was screened at the Santy Auditorium in Park City Library on the 13th of February. The documentary was about a couple who attempts to spend a year free of waste. … [Read more...]

Many states within the US have banned single-use plastic bags in their premises in the past two or three years. Initially, this ban was welcomed by experts as well as the residents. However, at present, many experts feel that reusable bags or customized shopping bags have derogatory effects on the health of the shoppers. … [Read more...]

Now that the Super Bowl is over, NFL is making efforts to try and dispose the post-game waste in an eco-friendly manner. NFL is trying to gain support from the local businesses to achieve this goal. The officials are going to send the waste materials to local businesses that will be able use them as raw materials. This will help in reducing the quantity of waste that will be disposed by the NFL … [Read more...]

In order to increase the recycling rates within the city, the city council in Cleveland has implemented a new recycling program. According to the Director of Public Works Department of the city, Brett Moorman, the residents in the city have adapted to the new recycling system very well. As a matter of fact, the residents participate so actively in the new system that the employees from the Public … [Read more...]

The need to change the blue bag recycling program At present, the city council is considering a proposal wherein the residents will not have to buy blue bags in order to recycle their waste. As a matter of fact, the residents will be able to use their own cans to dispose their recyclables. The council has still not made a decision on this matter; however, the experts feel that if this proposal … [Read more...]