Julee Herdt, a professor at the University of Colorado gave an interesting assignment to her students of building architectural pieces from furniture. This course titled ‘Green Tech’ required the students to make use of scrap for building the pieces. The students were specifically instructed not to buy any materials for building their project and use only scrap instead. … [Read more...]
Free Reusable Recycled Bags Totes Handed Out to Residents in San Mateo County
July 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Plastic bags can cause irreparable damage to the environment and environmentalists have been advocating against the use of these bags for a long time. San Mateo County is one of the few counties who have taken this initiative seriously by banning the use of plastic bags completely, in an attempt to protect the environment from further harm. The residents of this county envision a world with less … [Read more...]
Sugar Land Wins Recycle Awards by Opting for Reusable Grocery Bags Bulk
July 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Many cities are consciously making an effort to reduce waste and recycle various articles in an attempt to make our planet a better place. SugarLand is one such city that has worked sincerely to reduce its solid waste and promote recycling programs. For their tremendous effort, the city received two prestigious awards – the Texas Solid Waste Association of North America Recycling ‘Excellence … [Read more...]
Recycling Program Hauled Out of Amory to Encourage Recycled Totes
July 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Amory, a city in North Mississippi had started a recycling program with great enthusiasm. However, due to the careless nature of some of the residents who did not follow the guidelines as set by the company, the program had to be withdrawn since it was no longer cost effective. … [Read more...]
Illinois Recycles Agrichemical Containers
July 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Farmers in Illinois have been relying on pesticides and herbicides to keep their crops safe from insects as well as rodents and to enhance the output of their farms. However, they have not forgotten their duty toward the environment and are doing their bit to recycle as well as reduce waste from their fields. … [Read more...]
Reusable Green Bags Make a Better Option for Dallas
July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The decision on plastic ban in Dallas will be taken in August. The summer break of the City Council will give extra time to the members and the residents to think about the ban. … [Read more...]
Residents of Fort Lauderdale Wake Up to an Organic Breakfast
July 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The residents of Fort Lauderdale now have their very own breakfast truck which ensures that they start their day with a healthy breakfast. Named ‘Eggstatic Food Truck’, this non-traditional food joint has already succeeded in attracting a large number of people. … [Read more...]
Sno Pac Celebrates 70 Years of Providing Organic Food
July 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Run by the Gengler family, Sno Pac Foods Inc. recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. This pioneer has been providing organic food since 1943. Caledonia business has even mentioned that Sno Pac was the first company ever to grow and supply frozen organic vegetables. … [Read more...]
Use Recycled Pet Totes to Clean Pet Waste
July 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Animals like dogs and cats are found abundantly in cities. With a large number of pets walking the streets, huge quantities of pet waste is inevitable. When we speak of pet waste being a nuisance, we aren’t just referring to the litter. More important than that is the fact that pet waste can lead to health hazards. … [Read more...]
The US Makes Way for Recycled Plastic Bags
July 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After passing the ordinance on plastic bag ban, Los Angeles became the largest metropolis of Unites States of America to take this step. Chicago and New York too are planning to implement a similar ban on plastic bags. This ban is strictly on the plastic bags that can be used only once. This step was taken by LA, as a measure to stop the clogging of water sources by plastic bags, which impact the … [Read more...]