Newton Board of Aldermen’s committee for Programs and Services is faced with a proposal to levy charges on plastic bags given out at retail outlets across Newton,Massachusetts. A fee of 5 to 10 percent is proposed to be charged on each plastic bag; the fee would also extend to paper bags that are not recycled. … [Read more...]
America Recycles Day Celebrated in True American spirit
October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
November 15th,America’s Recycles Day, is day to get together as a community and do your bit for the environment. Leading to the day, several counties have organized interesting fairs to spread environmental awareness and encourage people to use environmental friendly products. … [Read more...]
Reusable Bags and Eco-friendly Alternatives
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It is a customary practice in Ukiah Food Bank,California to distribute provisions to community members. But on 24th Oct 2012, wholesale reusable bags were also handed out along with the provisions. Each community member received two reusable totes that were brought by Environmental Club members of Ukiah High School. … [Read more...]
Grand Contribution from Miss Me® for LA River Ecosystem Restoration Study
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Miss Me®, a well known manufacturer of clothing in Los Angeles has donated a million dollars to the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study. The project is an environmental initiative by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Los Angeles. The contribution to the project was announced on October 9th in a meeting convened by the officials of United States Army Corps and … [Read more...]
Over $50K Given to Ridgewood, New Jersey for Recycling
October 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The municipalities in and around the state of New Jersey will receive about $13.1 million in the form of grants, according to what the Christie Administration said on 22nd October, 2012. Glen Rock and Ridgewood will also be included in this grants program, according to the sources. Ridgewood will receive about $55,085 in grant money, which the Christie Administration will be awarding. … [Read more...]
Advanced Methods to Recycle Rare-Earth Elements in the US
October 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Research is being carried out at the Ames Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Ames, Iowa, to separate neodymium from other elements of the magnet. Scientists at the Laboratory have discovered that materials that are recycled retain the properties of useful magnets having rare-earth elements such as neodymium. … [Read more...]
Latest Environment Sensitive Alternatives
October 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In recent days, more number of people are concerned about protecting the environment. Some people use eco-friendly promotional items to spread environmental awareness. Here are some interesting tips to help you practice an environment friendly lifestyle. … [Read more...]
Carpinteria Decides to Ban Bags, Advices Shoppers to Bring their Own Bags
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the entire United States becoming eco-minded, most of the counties and cities are imposing a ban on single-use plastics bags. By doing so, they hope to reduce the increasing levels of plastic waste in the country. Carpinteria is another city to follow the lead of quite a few counties and cities such as San Mateo City and Portland, which have gone ahead with imposing a ban on plastic bags … [Read more...]
Recycling Drive by Mount Pleasant Schools in Michigan, USA
October 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An extensive recycling program has been initiated by the Mount Pleasant schools, Michigan, in coordination with the Republic Waste Services. A meeting to discuss the program was held on Friday, October 19, 2012, and was attended by nearly 40 “Green Team” members. … [Read more...]
Localities of Fredericksburg Continue to Recycle More of the Waste Generated
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The residents of Fredericksburg are doing quite a good job by recycling their wastes, according to what the reports by the state government have to say. Over 56 percent of the waste in Fredericksburg was recycled in the year 2011, according to what the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality had to state. All that waste recycled has increased by 2 percent since the year 2010. … [Read more...]