Gloria Lengel, a teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School is the head of the recycling and energy conservation program initiated by the schools of Cumberland County. It is her task to visit the schools of the county and check if the recycling activities are being carried out. On her surprise visits to the schools, she picks a plastic bag at random and verifies if the recyclables in it are … [Read more...]
Energy Saving and Recycling Initiatives by Cumberland County Schools
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Boston Tries to Curb Usage of Plastic Bottles
November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Boston city officials are taking measures to try and reduce plastic bottle usage within the city limits. To make the city water more accessible to local people, the city councilor, Matt O' Malley, wants to install water taps around the city. According to him, this system will help reduce the plastic bottle waste that is generated through the purchase of bottled mineral water and will also help … [Read more...]
America Commemorates Environmental Responsibility
November 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
America Recycles Week has witnessed a renewed emphasis on recycling policies in the country. Awareness campaigns have been launched to educate people upon diverting material from landfills to recycling bins. … [Read more...]
Unilever Initiates Recycling Program for Deodorant Sticks
November 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Unilever, the company that has introduced well-known deodorants like Suave, Axe, Dove, and Degree has partnered with Earth911- a company that provides information on recycling, for a project on deodorant stick recycling. The team is also supported by companies such as FundingFactory and NextLife. … [Read more...]
Recycling Initiatives Taken In American Counties
November 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Roanoke County has moved the recycling carts at Hidden Valley High School to a different location. Commemorating America Recycles Day which is dedicated to spreading awareness about recycling activities, the City of Hartford has announced a green initiative. Change in collection centers at Roanoke County The recyclables at Roanoke County can be dropped off now at Brambleton Center’s … [Read more...]
Celebrating Textile Recycling
November 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On the occasion of America Recycles Day, Community Recycling, Military Order of the Purple Heart, and DonateStuff.com had teamed up together to promote awareness among the public on textile recycling. The day is dedicated to celebrating and promoting recycling initiative and household goods, shoes, and clothes are added to list of things to be recycled. On this day, Houston’s residents could … [Read more...]
Apple Falls Down in the Greenpeace List
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Greenpeace International Guide announces a list of green electronic companies every year. In this year's list, Apple has fallen 2 spots from rank 4 to rank 6. This list is based on a study that examines the policies used by the companies, focuses on the practices of the firms, and marks them in terms of sustainability. … [Read more...]
Rume Organizes a Contest to Promote Eco-friendly Products
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rume, a Denver-based lifestyle brand, is hosting an interesting competition for their promotional reusable bags and iPhone cases. The competition is very simple, as in the participants need to go on a social networking site and explain as to why they deserve to win the merchandize. Rume, as a brand, has always been famous for it's eco-friendly initiatives, and through this competition it is … [Read more...]
New Manufacturing Facility Launched at Earth Friendly Products
November 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Recently celebrities and government officials in Florida received a “green carpet” reception at the headquarters of Earth Friendly Products, a company selling environment friendly products. The VIPs came from different parts of the world to celebrate the opening of the environment friendly manufacturing facility. … [Read more...]
ISO Promotes Eco-friendly Construction
November 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Keeping in mind the growing need for eco-friendly buildings, ISO (International Organization For Standardization) has altered the existing commercial building classifications. The new classifications address the usage of alternative energy sources in any commercial space and will benefit all organizations that are making efforts to reduce their environmental footprint. … [Read more...]