France just passed a law banning destruction of edible food by larger supermarkets, and the Minnesota Twins are going all compostable with cups and plates.
Category: Sustainability
Time To Get Plastic Microbeads Out Of Personal Care Products?
Plastic microbeads are polluting waterways, and legislatures around the US, as well as some companies making these additives, are responding.
5 Places To Donate Prom Dresses For Reuse
Wearing a dress for one night isn’t a particularly efficient use of resources. You can donate prom dresses to one of these organizations for reuse by a student who may not be able to afford a new dress.
These Sisters Recycle Bikes For Sale, Charity
Raina and Zaina Kanaan recycle bikes into customized sets of wheels, and, in the process, raise money for bicycles for children living in refugee camps.
Recycling Fraud? Yep, That’s A Thing… [Video]
Recycling fraud worth $14 million? Who’d have thought. But that’s the size of a California-based fraud ring recently broken up by authorities.
Do Coffee Grounds Make Great Office Furniture? You Might Be Surprised…
British non-profit Re-Worked turns coffee grounds from businesses into furniture that those same businesses can use in their work spaces.
33 Recycling Games For Teaching Your Kids (And Yourself) About Responsible Waste Disposal
Kids learn best through play, so these recycling games – online, mobile, and “live action” – teach them the ins and outs of responsible waste disposal.
DIY Plarn Mats For The Homeless: A Great Use For Plastic Shopping Bags
Wayne Abadie of Luling, Louisiana, discovered a way to create a little comfort for homeless people: plarn sleeping mats made from used plastic shopping bags
Let’s Do It! Issues Global Challenge: Let’s Clean Up The Whole World In One Day [Updated]
Let’s Do It! began as an effort to clean up illegally dumped trash in Estonia, and grew into a global effort to address litter & other local challenges.
Why One Man Left Wall Street To Start A Food Rescue In New York City [Video]
Robert Lee’s Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a new food rescue organization in New York City that aims to feed the homeless with edible leftovers.
Update On Vietnam Biogas Production Project
Last month, we took a look at a biogas production program for rural Vietnam. We’ve now got updated information on this innovative use of animal waste.
The Waste Biz: Material Efficiency, Circular Economy Key To Fighting Climate Change
A new study from the Club of Rome shows that material efficiency policies could have significant effects on carbon emissions: this week’s Waste Biz.
Recycling Food Waste Is Easy With Drop-Off Composting: NYC’s 14th Street Y
NYC recreation facility the 14th Street Y is piloting a community composting program that make recycling food waste easy for neighborhood residents.