Recycling at the Olympic Track & Field Trials
The Olympic Track and Field trials in Eugene, Oregon drew in a large amount of foot traffic, with over 25,000…
Recycling at the Olympic Track & Field Trials
Is Hawaii’s Plastic Bag Ban Effective?
Although there have been a number of city-level bans on plastic bags in the United States, Hawaii is the first…
World Water Day 2012
Did you know that March 22 is World Water Day? If so, great! If not, read more... It is an…
Hawaii Proposes Plastic Bag Fee
If House Bill 2260 passes in Hawaii, the state would become the first one to charge for disposable and plastic…
What’s In Your Trash? (Infographic)
We generate a lot of trash. In 2010, Americans generated more than 250 tons of garbage. That’s a lot! Did…
6 Of Our Favorite Valentine’s Day Articles
Happy Valentine’s Day to those who celebrate it! In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are some links for you! 5…
Three Hershey Plants Achieve “Zero-Waste-to-Landfill” Status
Last week, the Hershey Company announced that three of its manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania have achieved “Zero-Waste-to-Landfill” status as a…
Singing Cards Bad for Environment
Is it just me, or are electronic greeting cards taking over the card aisle at the store? The singing or…
Do You Clean Your Reusable Bags?
Do you use reusable bags? Now here’s the real question: How often do you wash your reusable bags? Umm… never?…
Post-Holiday Recycling
Christmas may be over, but if you’re like me, the remnants of the holiday are still scattered around your house.…
Disposable Coffee Cup Eliminates Plastic Lid
Whether your coffee cup is made from paper or Styrofoam, the lid is probably plastic. And we all know how…
Sunnyvale and Monterey Ban Plastic Bags
Sunnyvale and Monterey are joining 14 other jurisdictions in California to ban plastic shopping bags. Retailers and grocery stores will…