Taking out the trash has become a bit more meaningful, and even more interesting, in recent years, though. As with many daily activities, this stems from awareness of its environmental impact.
Tag: waste
The State Of The Earth In 50 Years [Infographic]
What will the planet look like in 50 years? This infographic predicts the state of the Earth if we continue on our current path of consumption.
Reduce Disposable Diaper Waste With These Greener Alternatives [Infographic]
Are disposable diapers really an environmental nightmare? Don’t other diaper alternatives have downsides? Take a look at this overview of green diapering.
How Green Festival – Portland Will Handle Its Wastes
The first Green Festival in Portland, Oregon will handle wastes by using tried & true methods, plus inspiration from its very sustainable host city.
Phosphorus Recovery Inspires Electronic Art
Recovering wasted phosphorus is the subject of a new Chicago-based electronic art exhibit that’s available on your smart phone or tablet.
A Low-Priced Mover Isn’t Always A Great Deal
You want a mover to get your possessions to your new home or office in one place, not to create more cost, waste, and headache.
The Single Serve Coffee Waste Monster [Video]
Single serve coffee makers are convenient, and have green elements… but the amount of trash generated is staggering… even monstrous!
How Our Household Waste Explodes During the Holidays [Infographic]
If you think you’re household waste increases during the holidays, you’re right: here are the numbers on our holidays wastes.
What’s Your Business Waste Worth? Find Out on a Commercial Materials Exchange
The commercial materials exchange takes business waste from one place, and offers it for sale or use to organizations or other businesses that need it.
Saving The Planet And Money At The Construction Site
Many of the materials from a construction site don’t need to be pitched: they can be reused or recycled in the building process.
sustainablog’s New Focus: Waste (Not!)
We’ve decided to tighten our focus after 11 years of generalizing. sustainablog’s now all waste all the time. Reduce, reuse, recycle and upcycle…
Plastic Bag Bans or Fees Cover 49 Million Americans
With California’s statewide plastic bag ban, millions of Americans are now prevented from using these wasteful, polluting convenience items.
The Pizza Box Project: How to Handle the Second-Largest Waste Stream on Campus
How do you get rid of a pizza box other than throwing it in the trash? Several US universities are having great success with composting programs.