waste

Did you know the average American school kid generates 67 pounds of discarded school lunch packaging waste per school year?From sandwich bags to hot lunch containers, school trash bins, and ultimately landfills, are full to the brim. With Northern California known for taking the lead in many environ » read more

Did you ever think that a load of trash could be used to power over 500,000 homes?

Well, thanks to new technology from Atlanta company Geoplasma, a plasma refuse plant in St. Lucie County, Florida is being built to do just that. » read more

In the heated energy debate that will only escalate over the next few weeks, we have those who support the continued use of oil, and those who want to pursue renewable energies like wind and solar. I won't be arguing this point today - though I'm sure all of you know where I stand. Today I would like to talk about some of the under-utilized resources that people (including myself) don't talk about as much. All that is needed is for someone to come along and figure out how best to use them.

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In India, recycling is big business. I'm all for the reuse and recycling of materials, but the recycling process in place here is far from green. India, along with China, Bangldesh and other Eastern nations, is rapidly becoming the world's toxic waste dump.

In Western nations, e-waste recycling is not very profitable because labor is expensive. But in nations where labor is cheap, the business model becomes mroe appealing. » read more

A used automotive parts store with a unique approach, and several locations nationwide, is selling a green image to its customers. The store is called U-Pull-&-Pay, and like its name suggests, it's self-serve. These "stores" are really just large lots of totaled cars. You bring your own tools, and you're free to help yourself to any part you heart desires. Just bring your finds to the counter and settle your bill.

In a society where being eco-friendly is growing increasingly trendy, U-Pull-&-Pay promotes the recycling aspect of their business. » read more

It's time to start your back to school shopping (if you haven't already). Here are a few ways you can make your experience a bit more eco-friendly this time around. 

--Before you go shopping for school supplies this year, check around the house to see what you already own, and what you have left over from last year. Waste not, want not! The less you buy, the more you help the environment.

--When shopping for new clothes, don't go crazy. » read more