Technology was supposed to simplify our lives. Whether that is true or not is highly debated, but no matter what the outcome it is true that our society is becoming increasingly “plugged-in”. In a world where computers are outdated after a couple of years and cell phones are replaced almost annually, the problem of what [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Recycling’
From recycling to art
February 12th, 2010
Posted by: envirothink
For yet another Valentine’s Day idea, check out Artful Home’s website. Filled with direct-from-the-artist jewelry, decor and a variety of other unique items, you’re bound to find something to make your sweetheart smile.
I was able to view their “Reversible 3D Tin Heart Necklace” This delicate looking heart pendant stands out. With different colors and colors and designs on [...]
Scotland Yard recycles weapons for the London Olympics
January 8th, 2010
Posted by: envirothink
Scotland Yard is giving the biblical phrase “swords into plowshares” a new twist.
Usng a unique recycling method, the famed British constabulary is turning the metal from unwanted weaponry into something useful. 52 tons of scrap metal from guns, knives, keys and other assorted metal objects will be melted to be used to make steel girders for bridges and buildings, and used in cars and trains. [...]
No “Away” anymore – The truth about Garbage
December 11th, 2009
Posted by: kenj
David Carson commented that there is no away any more. We used to throw things “away”.
Where is that? The landfills are filling up, the amount of stuff we throw “away” has exponentially increased. Products that tout convenience are wrapped in plastics, packaged, wrapped again and sold 10 times the size of the product. New products [...]
Categories: Green thinking
Tags: concious life, david carson, garbage, green toys, landfill, naked binder, paperstone, Recycling
Corporate energy reduction – real or hype?
November 30th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink
News stories abound with corporate carbon emission and energy reductions. But what’s real and what’s hype?
Today’s story that cruise line Costa has ”cut fuel and potable water consumption by five percent during the fiscal year starting in December 2007″ is notably a good step in the right direction. That they’ve also “increased its “special waste” (cooking [...]
Categories: Making a Difference Observations Tags: carbon emissions, corporate responsibility, electricity, energy, energy efficient, Recycling
Minnesota begins pilot program to recycle old holiday lights
November 25th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink
The Recycling Association of Minnesota has launched its Recycle Your Holidays light strand collection program. Now strands of older holiday lights can be placed curbside in recycling bins and business drop offs throughout the state.
Select retailers are accepting drop-off of these lights until January 10, 2010. Stores are also offering $5 coupons for every strand recycled at their [...]
Penn students become reps for sustainability
November 24th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink
A group of students at the University of Pennsylvania are about to become Eco-reps, volunteers from three Penn residence halls and one fraternity that educate their peers about sustainability and of Penn’s Climate Action Plan commitments.
Twenty seven students in all - ten students in U of P’s Hill College House, ten in Kings Court English College House, six in Rodin College [...]
Categories: Exciting New Developments Making a Difference Tags: conservation, electronics, energy, environment, environmental, green, Recycling, Sustainability, sustainable
Recycling is UK’s favourite activity!
November 24th, 2009
Posted by: ecochampion
70 per cent of households always separate their rubbish for recycling, but only 2 per cent buy their energy on a green tariff, according to the early findings of a major new annual household Survey, called Understanding Society, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Preliminary results from 1500 respondents show that those who [...]
Categories: Home Living Uncategorized homes lifestyle recycle Tags: Carbon Footprint, Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, eco living, eco-friendly, Economic and Social Research Council, environmental, ESRC), landfill, Recycling
First foam recycling facility opens in Illinois
November 13th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink
Wanted to mention an update on a remarkable US company. Dart Container Corp,, on whom I did an earlier post has just opened a new foam recycling drop-off site in Aurora, Ill., their 10th such site in the US. These facilities accept foam food service containers, including foam cups, plates, take-out containers, egg cartons, and [...]
Sustainable Tourism – the 1st of three amazing eco-resorts
November 2nd, 2009
Posted by: envirothink
After theSan Jose conference, I spent 2 1/2 days at Arrenas del Mar, an eco-resort surrounded by rainforest. I began discovering what the term ec0-tourism meant.
Built to be a combined luxury-sustainable resort. Arenas del Mar’s exquisite beaches co-exist with Manuel Antonio National Park, filled with some of the most amazing wildlife on the planet.
Their [...]
Categories: Eco-tourism Tags: environment, green, organic, Rainforest, Recycling, Solar, sustainable, wastewater, Wildlife