Are Goats Washington’s New Zero Waste Strategy?
When you hear about zero waste policies, Washington D.C.
Is The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company A Model For Zero Waste?
When you think about running a green business, what comes to mind? A company that recycles its unwanted paper, then shreds its confidential information when it's no longer needed, and uses LED light bulbs instead of the more wasteful incandescent bulbs, perhaps? How about a business that donates unused product to locals who can use it? What about a business that turns its waste into fuel, ensuring that even its delivery vehicles are eco-friendly?If that's what comes to mind, then the zero waste business you're thinking of is probably the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.
Will Corpses Be The New Compost?
Death has become one of our biggest problems, particularly in urban areas. Cemeteries are filling up rapidly, and cremation blasts huge amounts of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere.
With the Drought Californians Learn How to Recycle Gray Water
The California drought has obliged the government to impose very severe restrictions on the use and consumption of water. According to the LA Daily News, the crisis has also spurred renewed interest in how to recycle water.
Colorado Mountain Towns Ask Mining Industry to Take Corporate Social Responsibility
Recently, a group of ten Colorado mountain towns banded together, seeking financial compensation from the U.S.
Recycled Shipping Containers: A Green Building Solution
There are hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of shipping containers worldwide. These massive metal crates have been used to haul everything from computers to cat toys, but there are significantly more crates than there are products that need to be shipped.
4 Zero Waste Graduation Gifts
It's graduation season, and with that comes a time to celebrate a graduate's scholarly work. But you don't have to go to a store and buy a brand new item: here are some zero-waste graduation gift ideas to give to your accomplished grad.
The benefit of recycling organic waste
Most people know about recycling materials such as aluminum cans, cardboard, and certain kinds of plastic. Recycling organic waste, though, is relatively new in the United States but is gaining in popularity.
Why transportation should be a part of corporate social responsibility
When thinking about ways to enact green corporate social responsibility, a company might think about enacting recycling or no-waste programs. But what about transportation?An extensive article published by CityLab shines a light on how businesses can address their sustainable practices by looking at transportation to and from work.
Zero Waste Gifts Perfect for Mother’s Day
With Mother's Day approaching fast, (May 10), it's time to start thinking about getting that perfect gift to show your appreciation for that special mother in your life. Fortunately, we have some quick, zero waste gift ideas that not only show love for that special mom, but for Mother Earth.
