Sometimes big environmental improvements come from unexpected places … While most of us know that drastically improving automobile fuel efficiency will reduce gasoline consumption and tailpipe emissions, we may be less familiar with exactly how our cars and trucks are changing to make that happen. The U.S. government recently announced stringent new Corporate Average Fuel…
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Adults and kids who are concerned about the environment often focus on the “stuff” they use, making efforts to waste less, recycle more, and purchase products made with recycled plastics and other materials. But what happens when our kids head off to school? What can parents and kids do to contribute to sustainability during the…
Read More…In the impoverished neighborhoods in and around Manila, Philippines, millions of people live in darkness in their homes—even in the daytime. Electricity is often too expensive, and windows are a building expense that many cannot afford. To change this, a local social entrepreneur has created a program called A Liter of Light that illuminates the…
Read More…You probably know that recycling a plastic beverage bottle recaptures its value and keeps it out of the local landfill. You may also know that the bottle can live a second life in a container, carpeting, and even clothing. But have you ever wondered exactly how the plastic bottle that you toss in the recycling…
Read More…While we humans can choose from many products made with recycled plastics that help us close the recycling loop, what about our furry, four-legged friends? How can they help recycle? No worries, Max and Maggie. Whether at meals, play or rest, there now is a wide range of pet products made with recycled plastics. At…
Read More…April 22 is Earth Day – the perfect time to think about how we can make a difference to help our Mother Earth. Recycling plastic bottles and bags is one thing that everyone can do to help make a difference, not just because it keeps valuable materials out of landfills, but because the plastic bottles…
Read More…What happens to household garbage that is not recycled? More than half of household garbage in the U.S. is buried in landfills. However, some communities convert much of their garbage into energy that then is supplied to the electricity grid, powering homes and businesses. These communities have embraced energy recovery as a way to save…
Read More…As a graduate student in the early 70’s I needed to work to pay the bills, so I channeled my enthusiasm for the environment, along with a little business sense, into starting my own company – Resource Recycling. What started as a simple recycling company grew quickly into a recycling consulting and publishing firm.
Read More…Road trip? Plastics Make it PossibleSM has compiled a list of tips to help everyone recycle plastics away from home—at concerts, sporting events, festivals, beaches, camp sites … Plan it for the planet: Do some quick research (heard of Google?) on the venue to find out what plastics and other recycling is available on site.…
Read More…Many homeowners are looking for do-it-yourself (DIY) projects that help increase energy efficiency and save money. Installing a programmable thermostat and switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs can help, but homeowners interested in even more energy and money savings should start with the windows. Here are a few ways that plastics can help: Stop the…
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