Here at the NOAA Marine Debris Program Earth Day is every day and we always are encouraging others to get involved and support efforts working toward a clean environment and healthy planet. Our oceans are…
Date Archives September 2019
5 Free and Easy Ways to Save Energy
We’ve all read numerous tips on how to save energy, from turning off the lights when you leave a room to looking for the ENERGY STAR logo when shopping for new appliances, but do they…
UN leads new united push on green tech solutions
The UN, tech giants, and the policy, finance and science communities today teamed up to launch major new pushes on using cutting-edge technology to create cleaner, greener and more efficient solutions to sustainable development. Key…
The great outdoors: how a green exercise environment can benefit all
Abstract The studies of human and environment interactions usually consider the extremes of environment on individuals or how humans affect the environment. It is well known that physical activity improves both physiological and psychological well-being,…
Mixed-waste recovery: Another useful tool, but no silver bullet
The leader of mixed-waste processor RePower South recently spoke on why recovering recyclables from the trash stream is a good option in certain cases. RePower South launched in 2013, licensing technology that creates a solid…
Recycling sector grapples with plastic realities
Should some types of single-use plastic be banned? Or is infrastructure improvement a better answer to current plastic waste concerns? A varied group of industry leaders tackled those questions last week. A panel on Aug….
Men less likely to recycle because they are worried people will think they’re gay, study claims
Scientists say measures to save the environment are often seen as typically ‘feminine’ things to do Some men may choose not to recycle or buy reusable cotton bags because they are worried people will think…
Reusable coffee cups aren’t entirely eco-friendly
It can take between 20 and 100 uses for a reusable cup to offset its higher greenhouse gas emissions compared to a disposable Is any item more symbolic of our modern, disposable culture than the…
Germany planning plastic bag ban to tackle waste
Germany is planning to introduce a law to ban the use of plastic bags as voluntary agreements with retailers to curb usage failed to yield “good enough” results, according to environment minister Svenja Schulze. “My…
Opinion: Creating a sustainable future for plastics with a circular economy
Today we produce almost 400 million tonnes of plastics every year. Global population growth and a growing middle class means that, in just a few decades, the demand for goods and packaging made from plastics…