Materials Best Suited to Recycling
Recycling is the most important of the three R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Recycling Paper, aluminum, glass and plastic produce large savings in energy and materials.
Aug 12, 2008
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Laurence O'Sullivan
Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC)
Combining the rubber from waste tires and conventional asphalt is an alternative use for tires that keeps them out of landfills and improves public highways.
Aug 3, 2008
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Alan Sorum
A Green Policy on Plastic Bag Use
Plastic shopping bags have a large environmental impact. Countries and individuals will have to adopt a more green policy in order to limit plastic bag use.
May 4, 2008
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Laurence O'Sullivan
Crude Fuel From Garden Waste
Many organisations are developing biofuels to replace gasoline, but most of them use food crops. Australian scientists have made a biofuel from forest and garden waste.
Apr 3, 2008
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Sue Cartledge
Plastic Bag Recycling Program
Many communities are considering regulations to encourage recycling of plastic bags. California passed landmark legislation that serves as a good example for others.
Jan 24, 2008
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Alan Sorum
Engine Oil Change Frequency Myth
California's Integrated Waste Management Board asks motorists to check their car owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's recommendations for oil change intervals
Jan 20, 2008
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Alan Sorum
How Much Water Do You Really Use?
Americans waste a shocking amount of water everyday. Water conservation not only helps to preserve a scarce resource, conserving water saves energy
Jan 11, 2008
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Alan Sorum
Business Benefits from Recycling
Companies and customers benefit by supporting waste management and recycling programs by saving energy and money. Conserving resources is also good for the environment.
Nov 27, 2007
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Sandra Williams
