Thanks to those of you who responded to last week’s survey, Can Humanity Achieve a Sustainable Economy? Here’s how Earthlings responded: Yes, we can make the change to a sustainable economy while maintaining rising global prosperity: 13 percent It’s going to be a close call, but we can make it through and…
Recycling Mystery: Toothbrushes & Toothpaste Tubes
Oral care products, such as toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, may seem impossible to recycle. After all, how would a recycler remove all of that extra toothpaste from the tube or disassemble a toothbrush for recycling? Let’s take a closer look at this recycling mystery to get the low-down on keeping…
The Best DIY Paper Projects
Earth911 has covered craft projects using paper around your home for many years. During our recent home waste audit series, we found that paper is a huge part of the average household waste stream. It renewed our commitment to the thoughtful reuse of paper, so we’ve updated our best DIY…
Earth911 Podcast, Oct. 26, 2018: Sustainability in Your Ear — RTS Delivers On-Demand Recycling
Greg Lettieri, co-founder of New York City-based RTS is bringing a variation on Uber’s playbook to recycling. RTS connects local recycling haulers with business recyclers in several states, delivering recycling training and services to employees along with a complete accounting of what happens to materials after they are picked up….
5 Ways To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Travel
Whether traveling by train, plane, ship, or automobile, getting from one place to another produces carbon emissions. In fact, the transportation sector accounted for the largest portion — 28 percent — of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2016. Here are some strategies to help you lower your emissions while getting…
Upcycle Unwanted Holiday Ornaments for Halloween
In need of a low-cost, last-minute Halloween decorating idea? Blogger Amy Anderson of Mod Podge Rocks has you covered. With this truly one-of-a-kind idea, the creative craft-lover transformed unwanted holiday baubles into adorable Halloween decorations you’d never find at the big-box store. Photo: Amy Anderson/Mod Podge Rocks The concept has…
Earth911 Podcast, Oct. 12, 2018: Sustainability in Your Ear — Hytch Reorganizes Your Commute
The Hytch app is a clever approach to incenting ridesharing and carpooling. Mark Cleveland, founder and CEO of Hytch joins Sustainability in Your Ear to explain how the company is working with employers, cities, and nonprofits to provide small payments to people who share a car on the way to…
Earth911 Podcast, Oct. 19, 2018: Sustainability in Your Ear — The Clean Energy Future
Author B.F. (Bruce) Nagy discusses his new book, The Clean Energy Age, with Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe. Nagy offers his advice for homeowners who want to clean up their carbon footprint. He also share his observations on the environmental progress being made — albeit in fits and starts — across many sectors of the…
Green Living Tips for Fall
As the brilliant colors of early fall fade in the northern U.S. states, many of us are preparing for the long winter ahead. In between dusting off our snow boots and digging out our favorite cozy sweaters, we can take some time to think about living sustainably in the cooler…
How Do I Get Rid of My Old Barbecue Grill?
In most parts of the country, once the garden is put to bed for the winter, the barbecue grill is forgotten until spring. But if your barbecue has seen better days, you may be wondering how to get rid of it instead of how to store it. As is the case…