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...]
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...]
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...]
Eco-friendly Battery Solutions
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An interesting research pointed out that lithium based batteries can be made using eco-friendly ingredients. According to this research, purpurin, an extraction from the madder plant, can be used to make batteries. Purpurin is a substance that is extracted from the madder plant's roots. It is yellowish or reddish in color, and is also used to dye cloth. … [Read more...]
Used Bottles Are in Demand as Leading Recyclable Resources
December 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Due to the heavy emphasis laid on sustainable packaging measures and a notable increase in the sorting and processing advancements, the demand for plastic in the US has substantially risen. … [Read more...]
Recyclables Generate Revenue in Mountain View County
December 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In 2011, the recycling center in Mountain View was able to collect more than a million pounds of scraps such as cardboard, aluminum cans, paper, plastic, steel, textiles, and electronic waste. These scraps were then sold in the market for close to $75,000. … [Read more...]
ReCycle – A New Range of Eco-friendly Bikes
December 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the growing awareness on eco friendly promotional items, many companies are experimenting with their technologies to produce green products. ReCycle, a new range of eco-friendly bikes, is an example of this phenomenon. These bikes or bicycles are made using recycled aluminum and don't have a conventional seat tube. At present, this bike is available in the US market for a prize of $5000, and … [Read more...]
Two US Companies Launch Eco-friendly Toothbrushes
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Every year people throw away multiple toothbrushes in order to maintain their oral hygiene, and these plastic toothbrushes fill up substantial space in the waste disposal landfills. To help combat this problem, two US based companies have launched the concept of an eco friendly toothbrush or ReBrush. This idea was proposed by a Boston-based firm, founded by Ollie Haas and Jake Felser, … [Read more...]