Environmentalists had proposed a ban on plastic bags in stores in Chicago. However, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said that the proposed ordinance needed changes to suit the needs of the city as a whole, before it could be passed by the City Council. Until the proposed ban was discussed at length and the needed changes were introduced, aldermen would not vote on the measure, as reported WBBM Newsradio … [Read more...]
Residents of Seguin Get Containers of 65 Gallons to Hold Recycled Items and To Recycle Bags with Logo
July 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The City Council of Seguin approved the first reading of the recycling program which will begin in October. The decision was made with the votes of the members. The residents will also get containers of 65 gallons which they can use to dump recyclable items. These containers will be collected under the residential trash collection by the city contractors on a weekly basis. … [Read more...]
Recycling in Jackson County will Promote Re Usable Grocery Bags
June 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The residents of Jackson County will soon be a part of a new and improved garbage disposal plan. This contract will last for five years and is in association with the Waste Pro. It is aimed at encouraging the habit of recycling among the 26,000 rural households in the county. … [Read more...]
Plastic Bag Ban In LA Will Make Way for Promotional Tote Bags
June 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Los Angeles is the latest addition to the list of cities that have banned the use of plastic bags. LA is the largest city to ban plastic. The ban is applicable to all small and large markets, including grocery giants such as Wal-Mart and Target. The law will come into action on January 1st next year in large stores, and later in small stores from July 2014. Some customers were surprised by the … [Read more...]
Organic Twist to Dating
June 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
An event known as “Weed Dating” will be held on June 30 at an organic farm near Auxvasse. This is going to be a unique group date in which organic activists and young farmers will get to know one another while gardening. The event will begin at 5:30 in the evening. Apart from the tour of the farm, daters will get a chance to mix with each other. … [Read more...]
Maryland University Comes Up with Eco Friendly Battery
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The scientists at Maryland University claim to have made an eco friendly battery that will not only last longer but is also 400 times more chargeable. The wood coated with tin used in the battery is over 1000 times thinner than a paper piece. In addition, sodium replaces lithium to make the battery eco friendly. … [Read more...]
Grocery Bags Likely to Carry Bacteria
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Reusable bags are considered to be a better alternative to plastic bags when it comes to protecting the environment but a study performed by two universities suggests that these bags may have bacteria such as E. Coli. … [Read more...]
Mayor to Listen to the Arguments on Plastic Ban in Chicago Stores
June 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In Chicago, environmentalists have come together to support a proposal for a ban on plastic bags in stores. However, this proposal has not been supported by retailers as they feel that such a step would affect business. Being a crucial decision-maker, the mayor will weigh the pros and cons with members of City Council since the ban is likely to have an impact on the environment as well as the … [Read more...]
Save Money and Water with Eco Friendly Rain Barrels
June 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Knoxville city, Knox County’s Water Quality Forum, and Farragut town have come together to offer citizens low-cost compost bins and “Ivy” rain barrels to help them save money and improve the area’s quality of water. After placing online orders, residents can collect the bins and barrels. … [Read more...]
Chicago Plastic Ban Proposal May Increase the Use of Promotional Grocery Bags
June 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Following the policy of banning plastic bags by many States in the US, Chicago is considering to ban plastic bags. It would replace plastic bags with promotional grocery bags in supermarkets. The proposal will be open for discussion in the City Council Meeting. For the proposal to get sanctioned, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s consent is mandatory. … [Read more...]