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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Exclusive: Amazon-backed Glacier gets $16M to expand its robot recycling fleet | TechCrunch

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Exclusive: Amazon-backed Glacier gets $16M to expand its robot recycling fleet | TechCrunch

#sustainability
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

7 Steps Toward a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

A zero-waste lifestyle is achievable; with proper choices, individuals can significantly reduce landfill waste.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Social Housing Units 2104 / HARQUITECTES

The new social housing project effectively uses demolition materials from an old school for construction, promoting sustainability through urban mining.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Inside the Amazon lab that could change the way we recycle plastic

Amazon is investing in sustainable packaging solutions through its Sustainable Materials Innovation Lab.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 months ago

You can score 10% off a new Apple product if you recycle an old device - for a limited time

Apple's new recycling promotion rewards customers with discounts on select products when they bring in old electronics for recycling.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why your next bottle of shampoo might come in a soda can

Meadow's innovative refill system uses aluminum cans for personal care products to promote sustainability and enhance recycling efficiency.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

7 Steps Toward a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

A zero-waste lifestyle is achievable; with proper choices, individuals can significantly reduce landfill waste.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Social Housing Units 2104 / HARQUITECTES

The new social housing project effectively uses demolition materials from an old school for construction, promoting sustainability through urban mining.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Inside the Amazon lab that could change the way we recycle plastic

Amazon is investing in sustainable packaging solutions through its Sustainable Materials Innovation Lab.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 months ago

You can score 10% off a new Apple product if you recycle an old device - for a limited time

Apple's new recycling promotion rewards customers with discounts on select products when they bring in old electronics for recycling.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why your next bottle of shampoo might come in a soda can

Meadow's innovative refill system uses aluminum cans for personal care products to promote sustainability and enhance recycling efficiency.
fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Daniel Michalik Elevates Eco-Friendly Cork in Forest for the Trees

Cork represents a symbiotic relationship, illustrating a material that doesn't require the felling of trees. This allows forests to live on while we practice responsible stewardship.
Renovation
#sustainable-practices
fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
4 days ago

Children build 'bug hotel' as new leisure centre takes shape

Children helped build a bug hotel for insects at a new leisure centre, using recycled materials. This project involved Epping Primary School pupils, Pellikaan staff, and local councillors.
Environment
#rare-earth-elements
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Oakland pulls plug on California Waste Solutions land deal at former Army base

Brian Beveridge expressed frustration over the city's handling of the deal termination, emphasizing the need for transparency and community involvement in crucial projects. He stated, "This has been a 23-year exercise in a community communicating a vision for itself and the city listening and then doing what they want to do." This sentiment reflects the dissatisfaction with the city's governance and its apparent disconnection from community needs and aspirations.
California
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Clever Way To Turn Old 12-Pack Soda Boxes Into Functional Pantry Storage - Tasting Table

Turning cardboard 12-pack boxes into canned goods storage offers a simple, effective way to organize a pantry without extra expense. The boxes keep canned items neatly arranged, allowing easy access and labeling.
Renovation
#art
#innovation
#environmental-issues
Environment
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

Donkey invasion in the New Forest! Council's 5.6 million food bin rollout sparks chaos after animals start ransacking waste

Environment
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

Donkey invasion in the New Forest! Council's 5.6 million food bin rollout sparks chaos after animals start ransacking waste

fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

5 Ideas for Nature-Positive Summer Fun With Kids

Getting your kids outside and away from their screens is always a good idea. To help you get your kiddos engaged with nature, set up a scavenger hunt.
Parenting
#environmental-impact
#environmental-advocacy
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Last-minute talks sees strikes at bin company which serves 135,000 called off

"At these negotiations a significantly improved offer for workers who will be impacted by any sale of the company was secured," said Siptu divisional organiser, Adrian Kane.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Major bin upgrade to reduce littering in Bexley

Cllr Richard Diment expressed that keeping Bexley clean and green is a top priority, emphasizing the council's zero tolerance for littering and commitment to making Bexley safer and more attractive.
London politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Some Ontario grocery stores question selling booze over empties deposit program | CBC News

"As The Beer Stores keep closing, that will kill the Ontario deposit return program. If you don't make returns convenient for people, they won't do it."
Toronto startup
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I own a reselling business with my wife, and our sales are booming thanks to tariffs. I can't attribute this growth to anything else.

Tariffs significantly boosted Thrift Vintage Fashion's revenue as more consumers turned to secondhand clothing.
fromEarth911
2 months ago

To the Point: Pens and Pencils Offer Eco-Responsible Features

Some writing implements are made from 100% recycled materials including plastic and cardboard, drastically reducing waste and plastic consumption without sacrificing quality.
Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Shell recyclers in Connecticut are helping oysters find homes

"We fill that missing piece," said Tim Macklin, a co-founder of Collective Oyster Recycling & Restoration, the nonprofit group leading the effort.
NYC startup
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Limburg-based climate tech startup Back to Battery secures investment from Graduate Entrepreneur - Silicon Canals

Back to Battery focuses on eco-friendly recycling of lithium-ion batteries, addressing the growing demand for battery materials and new EU regulations.
European startups
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

'The Bottle Bill Is Just the Beginning': How Canners Can Make a Cleaner, Better City

The Bigger Better Bottle bill seeks to improve recycling initiatives and living conditions in New York City by increasing deposit fees and expanding beverage container coverage.
NYC politics
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