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Houses Built From Plastic Waste Are Sturdier Than Concrete
Posted by Jeffrey Davis
Wed, Aug 25
Your next house could be built from eighteen tons of plastic that was previously destined for the landfill. A company called Affresol has discovered a method of turning discarded plastic into a molded material that is similar to concrete... -
The SunChips Compostable Bag Goes Up In Flames
Posted by Jeffrey Davis
Wed, Aug 04
Earlier this year Frito-Lay introduced the 100% compostable SunChips bag. The bags are made from polylactic acid (PLA). When the bag debuted, Frito-Lay claimed that it would break down entirely within 14 weeks at a composting facility. A... -
Things I Find In The Garbage At Work
Posted by Eco Home Consultations
Thu, Jul 29
Photo Credit: Flicker/Canadian Veggie I’ve been told that Seattle has always been fairly progressive on the recycling front, compared to other cities in the US. And lately, recycling is picking up even more steam.&n... -
4 Common Consumer Choices That Have Backfired On Our Health
Posted by Elizah Leigh
Mon, Apr 19
EATING VEGGIE BURGERS?!? Wahhh! Say it ain’t so!!! While the news is still relatively new, the nonprofit organization Cornucopia Institute – intent on enhancing the safety of our food system through eco-innovations in... -
How To Break The Plastic Habit In 5 Sensible Steps
Posted by Elizah Leigh
Wed, Apr 07
1) Think About What Plastic Is Doing To Our Environment. No, really...before you quickly jump to the rest of the steps in this article, please allow this to statement to really sink in your brain for a moment -- none of us should be so... -
BYOB Means Bring Your Own Shopping Bag
Posted by Matt Lewison
Fri, Apr 02
It is time for BYOB! Yes, bring your own shopping bag! As we continue our journey through a busy 2010, it's crazy to think about how much shopping we historically do here in America and world-wide. Whether it be frequent trips to the grocer... -
15 Totally Recyclable Materials That Most Of Us Keep Forgettin...
Posted by Elizah Leigh
Mon, Mar 29
Aerosol Cans Mostly made of steel (and in certain cases aluminum), various types of disinfectants, hairsprays, paints and shaving creams are typically dispensed from aerosol cans and can be easily recycled through well over 5,300 US base... -
Upcycled PET Plastic: Turning an Eco-Mess Into an Eco-Wonder
Posted by Linda Lucille
Tue, Mar 23
It’s no longer the wonder material that it was once thought to be and we’re told over and over again to choose more earth friendly alternatives, and yet PET plastic – also known as PolyEthylene Terephtalate, PETE or #1 -... -
When Life Gives You Beach Plastic, Make Trashy Post Consumer A...
Posted by Linda Lucille
Wed, Mar 17
Of the 14 billion pounds of plastic waste that makes its way into the ocean annually, approximately 1/3 or 4.6 billion pounds is generated by Americans. By now, most people are aware that a Texas-sized plastic particle dumping zone du... -
Food Packaging: How Much Is TOO Much?
Posted by Elizah Leigh
Thu, Mar 11
Flipping through the weekly grocery store ads, my eyes zeroed in on an incredulous, budget friendly pantry-stocking opportunity – one dollar boxes of cereal. I told myself in a bizarre deep-throated Cajun voice that I only whip out...
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