Toronto ‘Library’ Lets Locals Borrow Pricey Kitchen Gadgets
A new non-profit allows Toronto residents to borrow small and medium size kitchen appliances for short periods to experiment with…
‘Circular Economy’ Blends Design, Engineering and Sustainability
At the core of a new international fellowship is the 'circular economy,' a framework for the economy that's regenerative by…
What Encourages Reusable Bag Use: A Tax or a Bonus?
What's the best way to convince shoppers to swap disposable grocery bags for a reusable alternative? A Ph.D. graduate looks…
Boston University Keeps Campus Clean the Eco Way
A Boston University program proves that — thanks in part to the ever-expanding portfolio of nontoxic cleaning alternatives — keeping…
Illinois Considers New Fee on Paint to Fund Recycling
Under new legislation being debated on state House and Senate floors, Illinois could tack a new fee on the cost…
Tennessee University Adds Solar Picnic Tables to Campus
Gadget-laden students at Austin Peay State University can juice up their smartphones and laptops by plugging them into solar-powered picnic…
Virtual Museum of Litter Turns Discards into Art
The virtual Museum of Litter features artwork made with collected litter in an effort to draw attention to the problem…
Yale Student Wins $5,000 to Study Recycling
Aaron Greenfield received the Recycling Research Foundation's scholarship to further his education in aerospace recycling.