For most of us, plastic is not a welcome dietary supplement. But if you drink bottled water, chances are good that you’re consuming tiny pieces of plastic while you quench your thirst. What the Research Found According to a recent study at the State University of New York, tiny pieces…
Last fall, a record-setting 912,305 pounds — or 456 tons — of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs were collected for disposal as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The event began in 2010 after the Environmental Protection Agency and the…
You jog in them. Compete in them. Maybe even meet your friend for lunch in them. They add an extra bounce to your step and urge you to take the stairs instead of the elevator. When the last thing you want to do is wake up for that morning run,…
April is nearing its end, which means Arbor Day is upon us. What is Arbor Day, you ask? It’s a toast to trees! On this green holiday, everyone is encouraged to celebrate the important role trees play in our environment. Arbor Day is celebrated in the spring in countries across…
It’s not every day that someone standing by a machine the size of a house asks what you are doing for Earth Day. The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) annual convention is an exciting mashup of heavy equipment, a willingness to recover materials from discarded objects and enthusiasm for Earth…
When you buy a packaged meal at the grocery store, you may think the price you pay at checkout is the total cost. Unfortunately, it’s not. The total cost includes the fee you pay for garbage and recycling services to haul away the packaging. When you consider how much packaged…
Are you in the market for a new smartphone? The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ models have been available for just over a month. But before you commit to an upgrade, let’s walk through their eco-friendliness. Design The new Galaxy smartphones still have an aluminum shell, but use a stiffer aluminum…
Single-use plastic straws are an environmental problem that few people think about. But consider the popularity of drinks like fountain sodas, iced lattes and bubble teas; all the accompanying plastic straws add up to a lot of plastic waste. According to Strawless Ocean, we use 500 million straws every day. Those straws…
By Robert Kociecki For most homeowners, summer is synonymous with an increase in energy consumption (and higher utility bills). Depending on your location and lifestyle, your average monthly energy costs could be as low as $219 or as high as $380. However, if your expenses are climbing well above the…
Earth Day is almost here, so it’s time for one last quiz to put your environmental knowledge to the test. Remember, 100 of these pretty cool, sustainably produced T-shirts are up for grabs: <br /> <section><br /> <h2>Last chance to win a free Earth911.com T-shirt for Earth Day. Take the…
