Flowers are in demand everywhere, be it a formal occasion where your whole house needs to be decorated by them, or just a rose that you want to surprise your sweetheart with. But have you ever thought of whether the way they were grown could have been harmful to the environment? Now is the time to think.  … [Read more...]

In an effort to recycle the plastic waste in the region, Axion International Holdings is using plastic material in order to repair a bridge in the Clare region of New York. The construction company is going to use approximately 30,000 pounds of plastic waste in order to repair the decking on this bridge, and they are hoping that many more companies will be inspired by their methods. … [Read more...]

A team of researchers led by Maggie Payne, who is a junior in Physics major, is studying the link between the electrical properties and physical structure of organic semiconductors crystals. The team is working towards advances in organic semiconductor technology which can in the future lead to electronics being sewn into the clothes or video screens being bent like paper. … [Read more...]

Stylish Organics recently flagged off two contests as part of their anniversary celebrations which are scheduled to continue throughout the month of March. The contests are aimed at encouraging people to support eco-compatible items, and helping them adopt a greener lifestyle. The events require contestants to express their support for such green initiatives by making efforts to spread a message … [Read more...]

Recycling is a grueling work that most people consider to be boring. But the artists from New Rochelle have proved them wrong. Recycling can not only be fun, but also artistic. New Rochelle’s transFORM ArtGallery recently held an exhibition of artwork made of eco friendly promotional items, which can change the common conception about recycling. … [Read more...]

The Ranch Town Recycling center has decided to start collecting Ethernet cables from the residents in San Jose. The officials from the recycling center feel that plastic cables occupy a significant amount of space in the landfills, so they should be recycled as well. The recycling center is expected to start recycling these cables in the coming two or three months. … [Read more...]

The outdoor clothing giant, North Face, and a recycling company, I:Collect, have partnered to launch a recycling program called “Clothes the Loop”. Specially marked collection bins have been placed outside 10 retail outlets of North Face in various cities to collect used clothing and footwear, regardless of the condition or brand. These items will be sent for repurposing to I:Collect. … [Read more...]

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The management in Covenant Plainview Hospital has found that giving new mothers non-woven totes filled with relevant gifts encourages them to breast-feed their children. These totes have various accessories related to babies, and according to the hospital authorities, these accessories help in promoting the breast-feeding option among the new mothers. … [Read more...]