Are Egg Cartons Recyclable?
Yes, most egg cartons are recyclable, depending on the material they are made of. The typical cartons found across supermarkets are generally made of paper byproducts, #1 plastics, or Styrofoam.…
England Is Lastly Getting a Deposit Return Scheme for Some Bottles
After years of prevarication and delay, the British authorities introduced a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans in England. Shoppers within the U.Ok. use roughly 14 billion plastic…
23 Things That Aren’t Recyclable
We’ve all probably been guilty of this recycling no-no at least once — discarding a disposable coffee cup or food takeout container in our bin. While you may be thinking…
Scientists Create 100% Biodegradable Paper Straws That Don’t Get Soggy
Eco enthusiasts who’ve already eschewed straws may wonder what the point is in developing new ones. But for anyone unable or unwilling to abide by a soggy paper straw, a…
Can Paper Plates Be Recycled? Eco-Friendly Alternatives
The short answer is yes and no. While some paper plates can be recycled, the vast majority usually can’t. Rather than throw them away after one use, consider more eco-friendly…
San Francisco Bans New Natural Gas Hookups
San Francisco has become the biggest American city yet to ban natural gas in new buildings. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who wrote the legislation, says natural gas is responsible for 44%…
Answer a Trivia Question, Help Save the Ocean
The ocean is a powerful force. It covers over 70% of the planet, with marine plants supplying up to 80% of our oxygen, and nearly half of the world depending…
Court Orders Shell to Pay for Nigerian Oil Spills
Between 2004 and 2007, oil spilled out from pipelines owned by a Shell subsidiary, polluting the fields and fish ponds in three Nigerian villages. So four Nigerians teamed up with…
It’s Time to Get Serious About Particulate Pollution
Nobody used to talk much about particulates. Like these guys having a smoke at noon in Pittsburgh in 1940, everyone was swimming in a soup of particulates from cars, from…
Noise Pollution Maps Offer a Nightmare Feast for the Senses
Silence. For more than half the world’s population estimated to be living in urban areas, the manifestation of that word today is likely only possible with some assistance from noise-canceling…