News & Lifestyle › mineral

Showing 6 of 6

The Simple Science of Composting

Mary Mazzoni, May 15th, 2012

Many of us think of composting as a way to control household waste. And while minimizing waste is one significant benefit of composting, gardeners can delight in another perk: Creating nutrient-rich food for plants and soil. Don't think compost can really make a difference for low-quality soil? Consider the story of Ken Singh, owner and operator of Singh Farms ... read more

2 Comments

Tagged compost, composting, dirt, food, fungicides, herbicides, mineral, organic, organic waste, pesticides, reduce, soil, water

Published in Garden


Scientists Discover Living Battery on Pacific Ocean Floor

Mother Nature Network, December 13th, 2011

Written by Bryan Nelson, MNN Researchers studying microbes that live near deep-sea hydrothermal vents have discovered a living, biological 'power plant' according to ScienceNews.org. Some types of chemotrophic organisms that munch on the noxious chemicals that spew from the ocean floor have been found to function like batteries. The incredible microbes may even one day be used to power deep sea ... read more

No Comments

Tagged batteries, metal, mineral

Published in Electronics


Is America’s E-Waste Problem Over?

Amanda Wills, July 21st, 2011

On Wednesday EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson held a press call with top names in the electronics industry to announce a new strategy for responsible design, purchasing management and recycling for electronics. The Obama Administration’s “National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship” will put more of a burden on the federal government to monitor the United States' manufacturing of more efficient electronics and its ... read more

17 Comments

Tagged government, mineral, recycling, reuse, television

Published in Electronics


Green Buyer’s Guide: Summer Sunscreens

Alison Neumer Lara, June 1st, 2011

Sunscreen is a summer essential, but nonetheless raises several health and environmental red flags. Before you pick up the bottle, tube, stick or spray this season, take a look at Earth911’s quick tips. Sunscreen Efficacy Two considerations here: First, how old is the sunscreen on your shelf? Experts estimate a shelf life of two to three years from the manufacture date (sometimes ... read more

2 Comments

Tagged cosmetics, guide, mineral, organic

Published in Household


Apple and Intel to Stop Using Conflict Minerals in Products

Alison Neumer Lara, April 5th, 2011

Apple and Intel will soon boast "conflict-free" gadgets and laptops. The two tech companies joined the Conflict-Free Smelter Program, a voluntary project by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative and Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition requiring third-party verification that the processing plants where the companies purchase their materials don’t source minerals from the DRC. Conflict diamonds are not the only blood-stained mineral that ... read more

5 Comments

Tagged africa, computer, mineral, reduce

Published in Electronics


Flickr

New Legislation Monitors Conflict Minerals in Gadgets

Chloe Skye, August 3rd, 2010

Last week, Obama signed the financial reform bill, which included language on Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) conflict minerals. The Congo Amendment, adopted from the Conflict Minerals Trade Act (H.R. 4128) introduced by Reps. Jim McDermott and Frank Wolf, is a significant step towards addressing the mineral trade that is fueling instability and violence in ... read more

2 Comments

Tagged africa, fuel, mineral, recycle, television, tin

Published in Electronics


Advertise with us

Earth911

Earth911 helps consumers find local recycling information through the largest and most accurate recycling directory in the U.S. Read today's top green lifestyle tips and ideas. Learn how we help businesses.

News & Lifestyle

Recycling 101

Business Solutions