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  • Faced with Overflowing Landfills, Vancouver Contemplates Zero Waste

    July 2nd, 2008


    Faced with having its largest landfill scheduled to reach capacity by 2010, Vancouver, British Columbia has begun aggressively looking at programs to arrive at a zero waste economy.

    Since finding new landfill space is nearly impossible, the City’s zero waste strategy encompasses a lot of programs, from ramping up consumer compliance to lessons for citizens in composting.

    British Columbia also has continue …


  • Give Compost a Chance: Start Your Own Pile

    June 30th, 2008


    Turning your organic waste into useful mulch is more of a possibility than you may think. This quick start guide will have you up and composting before you know it.
    Get a Large Container
    Bigger is often better since heat builds up as you add more materials. Though bigger may be better, keep it smaller than three feet by three feet. Often continue …


  • 8 Ways to Green Your Garden

    June 23rd, 2008


    Summer is a great opportunity to spend time in the garden. Sunny days provide nice weather and extra daylight. School is out so you’ve got extra potential workers. The ground is fertile from springtime rain.

    Your garden may seem very green by definition. But here’s a few ways to reduce the impact your garden has on the environment as a whole.
    1. continue …


  • Company Profile: Noble Juice

    June 9th, 2008


    Have trouble recycling plastic bottles in your area? A new type of bottle made of polylactic acid (PLA), is not only recyclable but you can compost it and it is safely incinerated in landfills. One Florida based company, Noble Juice, features PLA bottles for a majority of its juice products. We discussed this with Noble Juice President continue …


  • Landfill Waste Peaked in 1990

    May 20th, 2008


    EPA’s new Report on the Environment points out that although we’ve almost tripled waste output since 1960, our efforts to recycle and compost have decreased the amount of landfilled waste since 1990.


  • An Eco-Friendly Gift Guide for Mother’s Day

    May 9th, 2008


    You still have two days left to pick out a Mother’s Day gift. But think of the environment this year while you’re shopping.


  • Losing More of the Plastic Paunch at Whole Foods

    April 25th, 2008


    Did you know that Whole Foods to-go containers are now compostable? Find out more about how the company is looking to reduce its waste.


  • NYC Offers Five E-Waste and Clothing Recycling Events

    April 1st, 2008


    New York City has set up five e-waste and clothing recycling events throughout the spring.


  • FTC Announces April Green Packaging Workshop

    March 4th, 2008


    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will feature a free public workshop on April 30 to examine developments in green packaging and how consumers perceive these changes.


  • Tips for a Green Valentine’s Day

    February 12th, 2008


    With just a few days left until St. Valentine’s Day, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is offering a few tips to reduce the amount of waste generated this year.