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Category: Environment

E-waste recycling

E-waste recycling

E-waste, the no-longer-functional or obsolete electronic device that’s disposed of, includes electronic equipment and appliances — from toasters and gaming devices, to washing machines and solar panels — and everything in between. E-waste is considered a separate...

Go paperless

Go paperless

Trees absorb carbon dioxide. Processing one tree into 17 reams of paper releases 110 pounds of C02 into the atmosphere. Here are 15 actions you can take toward going paperless, to lessen the need to sacrifice trees: 1.        ...

Composting at Home

Composting at Home

Compost is the byproduct of food scraps and plant wastes as they decompose. Food and plants are organic materials that comprise upwards of 30 percent of what is discarded. Rather than taking up space in the landfill and releasing methane, a dangerous greenhouse gas,...

Electronic Waste Recycling

Electronic Waste Recycling

Trash generated from broken, obsolete, and surplus electronic devices is defined as hazardous electronic waste, or e-waste. It’s important to never throw e-waste into the trash; these materials are especially important to recycle. Here’s why: They have a short useful...

Dress to Impress the Planet

Dress to Impress the Planet

Many people give plenty of attention to their clothes, yet precious little to what goes into fashion. Consider the natural resources consumed in the growing, production and distribution of textiles. Fortunately for the environment, in recent years there has been a...