In the past few years, many residents in the Washington D.C. region have switched to using reusable bags. However, residents feel that these bags may be injurious to health as they might have Escherichia coli or E. coli present in them. E. coli leads to various infections and may prove to be fatal to an individual's health. Therefore, residents are uncertain about whether or not these bags are a … [Read more...]
Reusable Lunch Bags for Children
July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the increasing interest in all things eco-friendly, the latest trend is biodegradable reusable lunch bags. Now you can ensure the lunch packed for your child is 100% waste free. … [Read more...]
Waste Management Employees Caught Dumping Recyclables
October 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
In Plant City, Florida, 2 waste haulers were caught dumping recyclables into the same truck with the rest of the trash by a resident who lives there. Anne Ramos taped the waste haulers after she noticed the same event happening on an earlier occasion. The video can be seen at Tampa Bay Online. Waste Management has been fined $250 by Hillsborough County for violating the terms of its … [Read more...]
Convenient Ways To Wash Your Reusable Shopping Bags
October 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We are all hearing about the importance of washing our recyclable grocery bags to prevent bacteria from forming, and there are a few good suggestions out there on how to do this effectively. Soap and water removes up to 99.9% of bacteria, but some recycled shopping bags are a little too fragile to be thrown in the washing machine with the rest of your laundry. One creative suggestion is to add … [Read more...]