This past Sunday creator of Green News 4 U Mel Wylie interviewed our very own Teresa Clark, Co-founder of ENSO Plastics, LLC. What is ENSO…How does ENSO work…& Why is the ENSO product different ? These are just the surface questions that Teresa will be answering in the 14 th episode of Green News [...]
Capitol Hill I recently had the pleasure of going back east to DC involving meetings on Capitol Hill where the discussion of biodegradable materials in the recycling stream was the main focus. After the representative from a recycling organization gave his presentation, I then gave mine. We were perceived to be in opposite [...]
‘m suffering from “Blue Barrel Anxiety,” and so are a lot of other people around the country. What is BBA you ask? Think of it like this. You are cleaning up after a family picnic, the table is covered with paper plates, an empty pickle jar, a plastic mustard container and lots of other things [...]
Standing at the grocery store checkout, realizing you forgot your reusable shopping bags, or if you did remember them, you don’t have enough, you’re faced with the decision: paper or plastic? First, you’re momentarily overcome with pangs of guilt; second, the inner dialogue commences. You’re a deer in the headlights, frozen, afraid to make a [...]
According to the 2009 Report on Post Consumer PET Container Recycling Activity, recycling increased 28% in the US for the 6th consecutive year. This statistic was touted in the news as an ever-growing commitment by consumers across the country to recycling efforts. But all is not what it seems. Share this:
California’s governor vetoed SB-1454 despite its intent to clarify misleading labeling The recent demise in California of legislative bill SB-1454 took some by surprise. This cleverly written piece of legislation was designed supposedly to clarify misleading labeling claims and would prevent the sale of plastics in California whose packaging is labeled not only biodegradable but [...]
Closed-loop, bottle-to-bottle recycling is taking a big leap forward in a Canadian town called Shelburne, some 60 miles north of Toronto. That’s where Ice River Springs, a bottled water company headquartered in Feversham, Ontario, is converting an industrial building into a PET recycling plant. This makes Ice River Springs the first bottled water company in [...]
If asked, most of us would agree that recycling is the right thing to do. From a logical point of view it makes perfect sense to reuse the earth’s precious limited resources as many times as possible before disposing them into the abyss of our landfills. I grew up during the 70’s and remember quite [...]
Wondering what to do with your old batteries or extra cans of unused paint taking up space in the garage? Resist the temptation to toss them in the trash. The reason: They (and everything on the list below) contain toxic chemicals capable of contaminating the environment if not disposed of properly. Share this:
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 [...]
