The E-Waste Patchwork
For the last several years, policymakers at the state level have been engaged in fierce debates over the best approach to handling the challenge of recycling used electronics (e-waste). In......
E-Waste Legislation Update
From coast to coast, even off the mainland, electronics recycling legislation has received positive attention from many state legislatures over the last week or so. The Colorado General Assembly’s passing......
Giant Trash Island Spawning in the Middle of the......
This came to a shock to me. It appears to be that there is a large accumulation of trash the size of Texas floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.......
Politics and the Environment
Here is an interesting article about how politics intertwines with environmental efforts.It’s an interesting perspective because when large nations come together to agree on environmental policy, there are so many......
Dr. Norman Borlaug, Father of......
Agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the “green revolution,” died Saturday at the age of 95 Dr. Borlaug won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in combating world hunger......
Warning: Digital Conversion May Result......
Seattle, WA. June 12, 2009. The toxic waste watchdog organization, the Basel Action Network BAN), is warning consumers to be extremely careful about where they take their old TVs for......