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Extended Producer Responsibility

Jennifer Berry, December 30th, 2010

Earth911 will continue to update this page as new information and laws are released. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in its simplest form is a strategy that engages manufacturers to take part in the end-of-life disposal of their products, shifting the accountability and economic cost of waste management away from municipalities and government. This can be in the form of recycling programs ... read more

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The Greenhouse Gas Debate

Raquel Fagan, February 23rd, 2009

A highly debated topic today is the rising temperature of the Earth, which has been linked to phenomena from changing weather patterns and the melting of the polar ice caps to a host of other environmental problems. It goes by many names, from "climate change" to "global warming," but the issue is still the same. So, let's give a ... read more

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Saving Energy at Home

Raquel Fagan, January 8th, 2009

In the winter, turn your thermostats down to 68 degrees or below. Reduce the setting to 55 degrees before going to sleep or when leaving for the day. (For each 1 degree you turn down the thermostat in the winter, you'll save up to 5 percent on your heating costs.) Turn off non-essential lights and appliances. The electricity generated by fossil ... read more

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Saving Energy At Work

Raquel Fagan, January 8th, 2009

In the winter, turn your thermostat down to 68 degrees or below. Reduce the setting to 55 degrees at the end of the day. (For each 1 degree you turn down the thermostat in the winter, you'll save up to 5 percent on your heating costs.) Turn off all unnecessary lights, especially in unused offices and conference rooms and turn down ... read more

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Mail-Back Programs: Recycling from Home

Raquel Fagan, December 2nd, 2008

A mail-back program offers collection and recycling/disposal of products by sending them via mail. There may be fees associated with mail-in program recycling, and it's best that you call or visit the website before sending in products. They may have special packaging requirements or instructions for you to follow. Batteries Cell Phones & Small Electronics Electronic Media Household Miscellaneous ... read more

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Get Those Reuse Ideas Flowing

Raquel Fagan, October 15th, 2008

Is your favorite one here? If not, leave a comment and share your ideas with your fellow readers! Though we usually buy products for the long haul, some items have short, but necessary, lives. Below are some great reuse tips for common items that usually just get thrown away. Aluminum Foil After use, wash and let dry or use to store food. You ... read more

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Reuse: Get Out There

Raquel Fagan, October 15th, 2008

The simple act of finding a great "how-to" guide or knowing an avid DIY-er can really make the difference between trashing your old umbrella or turning it into a magazine rack! To help get you started, we gathered some staples in the reuse realm for your next major project: Reuse Development Organization Readymade Craft The ReUse Center Green Living Ideas Besides ... read more

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Recycling 101

Raquel Fagan, October 15th, 2008

Recycling is the process of taking a product at the end of its useful life and using all or part of it to make another product. The internationally recognized symbol for recycling includes three arrows moving in a triangle. Each arrow represents a different part of the recycling process, from collection to re-manufacture to resale. But what does all this have ... read more

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Reduce

Raquel Fagan, October 15th, 2008

One of the easiest ways to be a good environmental citizen is to reduce your footprint by cutting back in what you consume daily, including energy, water and solid waste. Here’s a quick breakdown of how reducing affects three areas: Energy - Every activity consumes energy, often releasing carbon into the environment. In addition, there is a finite amount of energy available ... read more

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Saving Water at Work and Around Town

Trey Granger, March 7th, 2008

Saving water is an important part of any sustainable lifestyle. Read our story on how you can save 27,142 gallons of water this year, pick up a Waterpik EcoFlow showerhead and try some of the tips below: Promote water conservation at the workplace. If you can, ask for water conservation tips to be put in the employee orientation manual. Support ... read more

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