Many states within the US have banned single-use plastic bags in their premises in the past two or three years. Initially, this ban was welcomed by experts as well as the residents. However, at present, many experts feel that reusable bags or customized shopping bags have derogatory effects on the health of the shoppers. … [Read more...]
Apple Goes Green in the New Austin Facility
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The construction plans for Apple's complex in Austin, Texas, reveals that the company has incorporated environment sustainability measures and replaced certain details in the old build plans. The $304 million project involves the development of a property named Riata Vista Circle. … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly Trucks Launched by Waste Management
February 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A new fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks are being launched by Waste Management. This is the first time such trucks are being launched in Northwest Florida, and by 2013 end, there will be close to 30 trucks plying in Okaloosa County. CNG trucks will reduce greenhouse emissions for each vehicle by roughly 8000 gallons per year. … [Read more...]
Design for Eco-friendly Tanks Proposed by BAE Systems
February 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BAE Systems has proposed a design for hybrid-electric vehicles to replace the tanks currently in use by the US army. It aims to replace the 33 ton Bradley tank with a more fuel efficient 70 ton tank having a stronger armor, a bigger gun, and a capacity to hold 12 people, up from the Bradley’s current capacity of 9. … [Read more...]
NFL Makes Efforts to Recycle the Super Bowl Waste
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Now that the Super Bowl is over, NFL is making efforts to try and dispose the post-game waste in an eco-friendly manner. NFL is trying to gain support from the local businesses to achieve this goal. The officials are going to send the waste materials to local businesses that will be able use them as raw materials. This will help in reducing the quantity of waste that will be disposed by the NFL … [Read more...]
New Recycling Program, Custom Shopping Bag – Cleveland Turns Green
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In order to increase the recycling rates within the city, the city council in Cleveland has implemented a new recycling program. According to the Director of Public Works Department of the city, Brett Moorman, the residents in the city have adapted to the new recycling system very well. As a matter of fact, the residents participate so actively in the new system that the employees from the Public … [Read more...]
Custom Reusable Shopping Bags and Recycling Rates – Pasco County’s Focus in 2013
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The need to change the blue bag recycling program At present, the city council is considering a proposal wherein the residents will not have to buy blue bags in order to recycle their waste. As a matter of fact, the residents will be able to use their own cans to dispose their recyclables. The council has still not made a decision on this matter; however, the experts feel that if this proposal … [Read more...]
Save Our Shores Continues Environmental Advocacy With Beach Cleanup Days In October
April 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Save Our Shores is hosting a Beach Cleanup in Monterey, California. On October 8th, 2011, the cleanup will be held at Zmudowski State Beach. Volunteer check-in will be located in the parking area at the end of Giberson Road and Zmudowski State Park. Save Our Shores will provide all of the cleanup supplies but they encourage you to bring your own gardening gloves and reusable bag or bucket. There … [Read more...]