Climate Change
CocaCola thinks green
It makes a big difference when big and respected companies such as Coca-Cola make a commitment to conserve energy and fight climate changes. People that might have been skeptic about eco-friendly lifestyles can not ignore the fact that if a [...]
Cardboard: a source for fuel
The paperboard mill, International Paper, in Iowa, produces one million tons of recycled paper each year. But not all cardboard and paper can be recycled, 5% of the material is unusable. This number may sound like a small percentage, but [...]
NYC Garbage = Art
Justin Gignac is a New Yorker, and like many others noticed the amount of trash and pollution to be found everywhere. In 2001 he came up with the idea of turning all this waste into art. The concept of packed [...]
Extreme green
When it comes down to environmental consciousness, one of the big concerns is how to attract people. How do you get someone involved or even interested in this matter? A good way is through public figures, public events and such, [...]
Zurich Recycling program: an example of waste management
As world population continues to grow, so does our trash. The need for innovative and smart ways to manage our waste becomes increasingly important. Cities like Zurich show as that solutions are possible, and reducing waste is within our reach. [...]
RecyclingNearYou, an online tool to help Australians recycle
Trash, a real bummer. Many say our whole production system is incorrectly designed, that’s why so much materials and energy are wasted. The best solution would be to change this system and make everything reusable, and recyclable. In the meantime, [...]
A project to recycle diapers, in the UK
Each baby generates approximately one ton of waste only from the diapers he or she uses. That’s a lot of trash that goes straight to landfills (between 5,000 and 6,000 diapers), and takes nearly 500 years to decompose. Very few [...]
