5 Tips for a Green Valentine’s Day
We all know that Valentine’s Day isn’t one of the greenest holidays around. There are all of those cards, candies, flowers… Are you trying to find a last-minute, eco-friendly Valentine’s..
Oregonians recycle 24 million pounds of e-waste – Part II
Oregon E-Cycles kept over 24 million pounds of electronics out of landfills in 2010, about 5 million pounds more than in 2009. The E-Cycles program works with about 240 collectors..
The Facts About Bottled Water
We all know that bottled water is bad for the environment. But do you know why it’s bad? Plastic bottles contribute to waste in landfills. Did you know that only..
San Francisco moves to ban Yellow Pages
Photo Credit: Andrew Sullivan Are phone books irrelevant in the internet age? Some think so, which is why San Francisco seeks to ban unsolicited distribution of the Yellow Pages. Under..
Not all reusable bags are created equal
You just made the switch from disposable plastic bags to reusable ones and you’re feeling pretty good about it. But..
According to the EPA, e-waste is still ending up in landfills
According to the recently released EPA report about“Facts and Figures” on Municipal Solid Waste generated in the U.S., a vast..
Can e-waste help prevent bacterial infections?
According to Discovery News, scientists have found a way to turn the electronic waste from LCD screens into an anti-microbial substance that destroys bacteria such as Escherichia coli and some..
The Greenest Electronics Companies
About Greenpeace’s survey ranking green electronics. But if your device wasn’t one of those tested, how can you tell if it’s green? In October, Greenpeace released a survey that ranked..
Are e-readers eco-friendly?
Many people assume that e-readers like the Kindle, Nook, and iPad are greener than printed books, but is this really the case? Maybe, but it depends on how many books..
Solar plane completes historic 24-hour flight
Swiss based solar company reached a mile stone in aviation with a 24 hour flight powered only by the rays of the sun. Even though solar technology is not a..
U.S. commits $2 billion to solar power companies
During his weekly address, Barack Obama announced that two solar power companies will be receiving nearly 2 billion dollars through the U.S. Recovery Act. “These are just two of the many clean energy investments in the..
U.S. Approves First Ever Wind Farm
The Cape Cod Times is reporting that U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has approved the production of the U.S.’s first wind farm. If everything goes smoothly, the wind farm will..
Ford Motor Vehicles and Recycling
Ford has released some news about recycling program as Earth Day is approaching. Here is what they say: Ford is making its vehicles, which are 85 percent recyclable by weight,..
Inside the Stomach of a Grey Whale
This story is quite disturbing. A stranded whale had passed away on the shore of West Seattle. Marine biologist and other scientists explored the cause of death for the whale. In..
Canadian Cement Plant Becomes First to Capture CO2 in Algae
It looks like creating cement contributes up to 5% of carbon emissions in our atmosphere. Fortunately, a Canadian based company Pond Biofuels has teamed up with a cement factory to capture emitted..
Whatever Happened to the Hole in the Ozone Layer?
I’ve noticed that the ozone layer is back in discussion around the web. A new article was just published updating the world on the once environmental crisis of the ozone..
How 16 ships create as much pollution as all the cars in the world
It’s mind boggling that 16 mega-freighters create as much pollution as all the cars in the world. That’s exactly what is being shown by award-winning science writer Fred Pearce, who is also..
Paintless Soda Can Save the Earth?
I came across this interesting blog post at Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/the-paint-less-coca-cola-would-save-earth-one-can-at-a-5408251 How interesting to imagine!
Solar Roadways: Paving the way for alternative energy
What if every single road or highway in America could produce energy for the country? This scenario isn’t fully make-believe. The company Solar Roadways from Idaho believes that this is..
Teen Decomposes Plastic Bag in Three Months
Use nature to solve a man-made problem! Canadian teenager Daniel Burd took it upon himself to figure out a way to decompose plastic bags. He knew plastic took a long..