Hawaii making moves to save their reefs
Ingredients found in almost all sunscreens are killing reef habitats all over the world
Posts Categorized: Recycling News
Mack is looking to implement fully electric refuse trucks by the end of next year
Creating fully electric solutions for the future is where Mack is heading
UPS reveals new electric delivery trucks
The new futuristic trucks can go up to 150 miles on a single charge https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/09/ups-electric-trucks-arrival/?sr_source=Facebook
Electric Planes on the horizon?
Eviation is looking to change the way you travel https://www.fastcompany.com/40549048/world-changing-ideas-transportation-eviation-alice-commuter
Pasadena Recycling Centers closing
With not many recycling centers left in Pasadena the government and residents are forced to take their recyclables outside the city
Ikea will start using mushroom based packaging
Sweden is way ahead of the curve in the Recycling game
“Swedish people are quite keen on being out in nature and they are aware of what we need do on nature and environmental issues. We worked on communications for a long time to make people aware not to throw things outdoors so that we can recycle and reuse” http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/sweden-s-recycling-is-so-revolutionary-the-country-has-run-out-of-rubbish-a7462976.html
Is it time to ban single use plastics?
With our landfills and oceans teeming with plastics that will never break down, it may be time for governments to step in and ban single use plastics, forcing manufactures to use compostable materials instead. http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-plastic-plan-20180220-story.html
Mulch and Permaculture
Produce mulch utilizing permaculture design https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/woodchip-greywater-system-zspz1801zburg
Houseplants to filter your indoor air
Removing pollution can be easy with potted plants. https://www.treehugger.com/green-home/5-houseplants-best-removing-indoor-air-pollution.html