To encourage recycling among the residents, the Memphis city council is planning on upgrading their existing recycling system. In the new system, the residents will not have to segregate the waste into different categories. The officials feel that if the residents need to dispose the waste without segregating it, more people would participate in the recycling activities. Therefore, they are … [Read more...]
Recycling – An Option for Old Electronic Appliances
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Most people tend to throw away old electronics after a span of ten years. Electronics need to be thrown into junkyards or landfills meant for waste disposal, and occupy a lot of space as well. To try and spread awareness on this issue, Deacon Dan Klockowski got his old computer desktop recycled instead of disposing it into a junkyard. According to David Lupinski, the Director of Recycling, more … [Read more...]
Sustainable Energy and Eco Friendly Developments in Latin America
December 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Due to the sustained growth in economy and the increasing need for electricity in Latin America, the potential for renewable energy appears promising. As Latin America is rich in biodiversity and natural resources, a concern is being raised about conserving them with environment friendly technologies. … [Read more...]
Recycling Competition for Schools at Corpus Christi, Texas
December 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Plastic Bag Ban in San Clemente
December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Coastal Advisory Commission at San Clemente is perturbed by the escalating issue of plastic bag waste disposal. So, it has proposed that the city council of San Clemente should put a ban on the usage of single-use plastic bags within the city limits. The city council has contemplated on the proposal of banning single-use plastic bags twice in the recent past, and may come to a conclusion soon. … [Read more...]
Cooking Oil Recycled as Biodiesel in Jacksonville
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To try and curb the dependence of people on fossil fuels, Metro-Rooter Plumbing and JEA in Jacksonville, Florida have decided to launch an initiative in which used cooking oil is going to be converted into biodiesel. This biodiesel can be used in automobiles such as trucks and cars and will help reduce the dependence of the people on fossil fuels, stated the spokesperson for JEA, Gerri Boyce. … [Read more...]
Ryder Systems Wins Awards for its Eco-friendly efforts
December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A well-known name in the supply chain management market as well as the commercial transportation market, Ryder Systems, Inc. has won the award for 2012's Green Supply Chain. This award is being given to the company by a magazine titled Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Ryder is going to receive this award as an acknowledgment of its efforts to meet sustainability goals. … [Read more...]
Students in Iowa Launch a Recycling Campaign
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking at the increasing issue of waste disposal into landfills, the students from the Northwest Junior High Schools and the Southeast Junior High Schools in the Iowa City have decided to launch a recycling campaign. These students have decided to recycle all the waste materials that are generated in their area. At present, these students are specifically targeting waste materials that are … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly Diapers in Pittsburgh
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To help establish an eco-friendly market in the baby product industry, Changin' Time Laundry Services, a Pittsburgh based business has launched a new range of eco-friendly baby diaper services. These diapers are old-fashioned, as in parents are encouraged to use cloth materials as diapers for their children. Once the parents have a pile of cloth based diapers ready for disposal, they can have them … [Read more...]
Burt’s Bees Turns Green
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Keeping in mind the issue of plastic waste disposal, Burt's Bee, a company that creates skincare and natural beauty products has decided to make its packaging from eco friendly promotional items. At present, this company utilizes recycled plastic materials to make their packaging. But, they are trying to look for alternatives that will narrow down their waste to a zero percent. … [Read more...]