Do You Have Too Many Reusable Bags?
In an effort to stop using plastic bags, I’ve accumulated 9 billion reusable ones. Does that sound familiar? When I…
10 Surprising Things Made From Plastic
Recycling Tip: Can You Recycle Styrofoam?
If Styrofoam cups could be recycled, would disposable products be less of an environmental problem? Many people spot the 6…
Are Biodegradable Plastics Harming the Environment?
Because I like playing Devil’s Advocate, I couldn’t resist sharing this article about how biodegradable plastics can harm the environment.…
Do You Recycle Plastic Water Bottles?
Do you recycle your plastic water bottles? If so, you’re in the minority. Surprising, right? Earth 911 claims that only…
Common Recycling Terms
There are many terms used to identify recycled content, but do you know what they mean? Here’s a quick rundown:…
4 Reasons to Avoid Bottled Water
We’ve all been told to give up bottled water, but no one wants to do it. It’s convenient! It tastes…
General Mills and Procter & Gamble Pressured to Reduce Packaging
The average American generates 5 pounds of garbage a day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And if you’re like…
Ditch White Plastic Bags
We all know that plastic bags are bad for the environment. But did you know that a white plastic bag…
Can Better Packaging Save the Planet?
We've all been there: You buy a new gadget and you have to fight your way through layers of plastic,…
Grocery Stores Discontinue Reusable Bag Discounts
Major grocery stores chains Kroger and Safeway recently began to phase out reusable bag discounts in their stores. A spokesperson…
Pepsi Unveils 100% Plant-Based Bottle
PepsiCo unveiled a new plastic bottle design today—one made entirely out of plant-based materials. According to the Associated Press: "The…
10 Facts About Recycling
Did you know… Used aluminum cans can be recycled and back on a grocery store shelf as a new can…