When it comes to plastic packaging it accounts for a huge chunk of our worlds single use plastic waste. Switching to a better alternative like plastic made with a renewable source is great. However when it comes to landfills/recycling….plastics like PLA corn plastics will act as traditional plastic. PLA acts wonderfully if placed into a [...]
So what exactly is PLA? PLA also known as Polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA) which is a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch in the United States, tapioca products (roots, chips or starch mostly in Asia) or sugarcanes (in the rest of world). In the U.S a majority of [...]
Last week, we weighed in on the Paper vs. Plastic Debate, and examined the pros and cons of each where waste, energy, and resources are concerned. This week, we’ll take a look at how the contenders fare when it comes to pollution and recycling. Pondering Pollution Myth #3: Plastic is man-made and chemical-based, so it’s [...]
On Sunday, 10-10-10, people in all corners of the world joined together for a Global Work Party to support the grassroots movement known as 350. Thousands of participants in 188 countries worked on more than 7,347 projects to raise awareness about, and take steps toward solving, climate change. By building community gardens to fortify local [...]
WHERE TO START: The materials that recycling centers accept vary from region to region, so check your municipality’s website or phone book for details. Earth 911 is the best place to find local recyclers, plus recycling news and advice. General recycling tips can be researched online. For unusual items, check out How Can I Recycle [...]
New Jersey rockers BON JOVI are getting set to release their 11th studio record, The Circle, on November 10TH. To help build up the hype, the band has gone eco-friendly with a new line of Green merchandise. The new line of t-shirts, called the Bon Jovi Green Line, offers affordable shirts made of either organic [...]
Going green has become an important priority for schools all over the country. While teachers and administrators are doing plenty to instill green values into school curricula and infrastructure, the best place to teach kids what to do at school, is…well at home! Consider these tips for helping kids to take a few steps [...]
The other night I was helping my daughter with her math homework. She was frustrated and overwhelmed with the amount of problems and the difficulty level. After several hours of this, she stopped cold in her tracks. “I am not going to do this anymore, this is too hard, there are way too many problems [...]
Nestlé expecting sustainability-savvy suppliers By Mike Verespej CHICAGO (Nov. 21, 4:15 p.m. ET) — There are a lot of things companies can do that create an appearance of being green and sustainable. But Kim Jeffery wants to do things that actually enhance sustainability and the environment. “Are you trying to look good, or are you [...]
