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/
Posts Categorized: Recycling News
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.
A new way of upcycling waste materials using renewable energy
The Trashpresso runs off solar power and converts trash into floor tiles and other raw materials.
Want a cool gadget for powering your camp off the grid?
Powered by wind or water the Waterlily is a great step for personable renewable energy.
Saving Bees in Cedar Rapids Iowa
The city of Cedar Rapids is seeding 188 acres of native grass and wild flower to help boost the bee population. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/blogs/cedar-rapids-prairie-pollinators
Bring your old TV’s to us and we’ll E-Waste Recycle it for Free!
CRT tube TV’s are still extremely common and when thrown away most end up at the landfill. This is easily avoidable. Bring your TV to Nu-Way Bin Rentals! http://www.wastedive.com/news/calrecycle-nearly-half-of-crt-glass-collected-in-california-goes-to-landfi/437483/
Organic waste being used to create energy
Creating RNG (renewable natural gas) from organic waste to power combustion engines could be a very productive future for diversion and dealing with trash. http://www.wastedive.com/news/organics-may-offer-most-growth-potential-for-creating-renewable-energy-from/436858/
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