Tesla’s New Semi Truck
Boasting 500 miles per charge and a 5 Second 0-60mph time https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/teslas-new-semi-truck-will-do-500-miles-one-charge
Posts Categorized: Recycling News
Top Rivers that deliver plastic waste to Oceans
See the top river producers of ocean plastics https://www.treehugger.com/ocean-conservation/these-10-rivers-appear-be-source-millions-tons-ocean-plastic.html
Large garbage patch found in Pacific Ocean
Scientists have discovered an alarming amount of trash in the Pacific Ocean between the the mainland and Hawaii. http://www.iflscience.com/environment/yet-another-huge-plastic-garbage-patch-has-been-found-in-the-pacific/
Pest control praying mantises causing trouble
Large praying mantises released in gardens as natural repellent have been discovered to feast on humming birds https://www.treehugger.com/animals/praying-mantises-released-pest-control-are-hunting-hummingbirds.html
Natural Yards to boost ecosystem
Planting a yard at your home that replicates nature makes for healthier plants and a healthier environment http://www.kansascity.com/living/home-garden/article158875084.html
DIY Guide to building your own Composting backyard
An organic method for putting carbon and nitrogen back into the soil that is far more beneficial then fertilizers. https://www.fix.com/blog/how-to-start-a-compost-pile/
Plastic is winding up in our food
Finding it’s way into our oceans, eventually being swallowed by marine life, plastic waste is throwing off the ecosystems and our health. http://www.latimes.com/opinion/livable-city/la-ol-plastic-pollution-styrofoam-20170529-story.html
It’s easy to avoid plastic water bottles especially at home
At home you can filter out your tap water to become higher quality then bottled water from the store and then simply use a reusable glass bottle. Purchase a simple Reverse Osmosis 5 to 7 stage filtration system which can be installed in under an hour. It’s also cheap! Most bottled water companies filter… Read more
Drones are now being used to survey landfills
In New Mexico, Corralitos Regional Landfill is using aerial imaging drones to capture hi-res video and stills to study compaction and emissions, save energy, improve quality, and save money at the same time. Read more
Plastic Bottles repurposed to help build roads in the UK
A British Engineer has discovered a way to replace the crude oil in asphalt with plastic from bottles.