North Hempstead is a town known for its endeavors to safeguard the environment with the help of the youth. The most recent project was the ‘May We Have Your Caps Back’ Competition, which was held for the second time. 49 schools across North Hempstead participated in the contest, competing with each other to accumulate the highest number of bottle caps. Great Neck South Middle School emerged the … [Read more...]
Recycling Program in Cuyahoga County
July 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Years ago, citizens of Ohio were faced with the issue of decreasing space for landfills, a matter which was not taken lightly. Over the years, they have been making an effort to reduce the volume of their personal waste as well as set aside used items for recycling. As a result of their efforts, the residential recycling rate has gradually increased and in 2012 alone, Cuyahoga County recycled … [Read more...]
Recycled Canvas Bags to Replace Plastic Bags in L.A
July 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The City Council of Los Angeles recently gave their final approval to the ordinance that stated a ban on plastic bags in the city. This has made Los Angeles the largest city in the United States of America to implement a ban on plastic bags. … [Read more...]
New Organic Store in Eagle Rock
July 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The residents of Eagle Rock have found another option to stay healthy. After waiting for the business permit for almost a year, Andrew Perez recently fulfilled his dream of opening an organic food store in Eagle Rock. The store called Organix is located at Colorado Blvd. It is already getting a good response from the customers. … [Read more...]
Improvements Needed in the Proposed Plastic Bag Ban in Chicago
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]