landfill
September 5, 2018
Nobody wants to live near a landfill. Landfills present a host of environmental problems, such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination, often resulting in health-related issues for […]
December 6, 2017
As a species, we generate a lot of garbage. Americans alone produce about 300 million tons of refuse per year. That’s 300 million tons of waste […]
October 4, 2017
“Styrofoam” has traditionally been the bane of environmentalists. It’s cheap to produce, lightweight, and does not biodegrade naturally over time. In other words, it’s a […]
September 14, 2017
What if we could eradicate homelessness and plastic-bottle pollution in one fell swoop? Well, maybe we can. All over the globe, plastic-bottle houses are popping up. And […]
September 6, 2017
Is “zero waste” really achievable? Apparently, it is. Here are eight companies that have recently achieved zero-waste status at individual facilities, or even throughout their entire operation: Nestle USA […]
June 7, 2017
Companies worldwide are now competing to cut their carbon footprint. And the choice to do so is often based on hard-headed business decisions rather than social responsibility. Fear […]
May 3, 2017
The carpet that you’re standing on while reading this post may very well be made from recycled plastic bottles. And we’re not talking small door mats […]
