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Does a Centuries Old Mine in New York Represent a Zero Waste Energy Storage Solution?

Does a Centuries Old Mine in New York Represent a Zero Waste Energy Storage Solution?

One of the biggest hurdles green energy faces is storage. While it's true that the sun, the wind, and the tide all produce force we can harness to create electricity, we don't live our lives according to these environmental factors.

Is The Beacon Food Forest a Solution to Food Waste?

Is The Beacon Food Forest a Solution to Food Waste?

One of the big problems facing us when it comes to food waste is transportation costs. Farms can grow a lot of food in one place, but for that food to get into our homes (and then into our mouths), it has to be loaded up, and shipped out.

Simple Solutions To Reduce Waste At Home & The Office

Simple Solutions To Reduce Waste At Home & The Office

Reusing Your Waste at HomeDuring any given day, how often do you as an individual throw away waste without thinking of its recycling benefits? Do you have the means to recycle your trash, designated bins set aside for plastic, aluminum, and cardboard? Many waste conscious people have recycling bins in their own home, and lots of public spaces have jumped on board in providing the necessary equipment for us to use when needed.

Recycle Your Hair By Making A Donation

Recycle Your Hair By Making A Donation

If you're going to get your haircut, wouldn't it make sense to do something worthwhile with it, instead of just throwing it in the garbage? Lots of people with long, lustrous locks donate their hair every year to make wigs for good causes. Whether it's for children with conditions that cause their hair to fall out, or for adults suffering hair loss because of cancer treatment, it seems like a fairly simple process.

How to Increase Your Office Recycling Rates

How to Increase Your Office Recycling Rates

If you take recycling seriously, it might be stressful to you if you don't feel that everyone in your office is participating. After all, as you know, recycling can make such a big difference, particularly when everyone chips in.

Keep Your Restaurant Clean and Organized with Tray Top Restaurant Trash Cans

Keep Your Restaurant Clean and Organized with Tray Top Restaurant Trash Cans

As a restaurant owner you recognize the need for an organized and clean environment for your diners. We have all seen restaurants that are run in disorder and have cleanliness issues.

5 Plastic Bags Recycling Innovations That Are Changing the World

5 Plastic Bags Recycling Innovations That Are Changing the World

While plastic bags are plentiful, they are often associated with ocean pollution. However, recycling plastic bags is making these 5 positive impacts.

Could solar panel recycling be a lucrative business opportunity?

Could solar panel recycling be a lucrative business opportunity?

With solar energy becoming increasingly popular and solar panels gracing the rooftops of more and more homes and other buildings, the question arises, what to do with photovoltaic panels after they end their useful lives? Typically a solar power system will last about 20 or more years before it needs to be replaced. Advances in technology may cut into that time as customers seek to upgrade.

Is the Future of Rockets, Recycling?

Is the Future of Rockets, Recycling?

Recycling is not a concept one usually associates with rocket launches. When rockets take off from the pad, each stage flies until it runs out of fuel, and then it is discarded into the ocean.

Why this solar-powered grill designed by a MIT professor is a game changer

Why this solar-powered grill designed by a MIT professor is a game changer

Everyone loves a barbecue. Whether it's a 4th of July outing or a family get-together, we all love the taste of fresh, flame-grilled food.