The progress of recycling and women’s leadership are tightly linked. New ideas are essential to transforming the industry’s 20th century model into more efficient digitally managed infrastructure for recovering and reusing materials in the United States. Women bring those ideas and new energy to recycling. “It’s a hidden industry that…
For 48 years on Earth Day, people have gathered to pick up litter, plant trees, demonstrate support for environmental protection, and raise awareness of the issues taxing our blue planet. With 49th celebration of Earth Day a few days away, this Earth911 quiz challenges your knowledge about Earth Day’s origin…
The popularity of metal roofs has soared in recent years because of their durability, energy efficiency, and environmental performance. These roofs can last for 40 to 70 years and are recyclable at the end of their useful life. Due to their durability and energy efficiency, they have significant cost-saving potential….
Earth Day is great for raising awareness, but it isn’t helpful if we only think about the environment once a year. Fortunately, kids love watching movies, and many family-friendly films touch on environmental topics. Keep your kids thinking about the health of our planet all year long. These movies have…
Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach children about caring for our planet and how to live sustainably. Most children are receptive to these concepts and are looking for ways to help. Teaching children to be resourceful by upcycling waste for art projects, gifts, and toys is a great…
How are you celebrating Earth Day 2019? You could spend it in the great outdoors, or you could offer support to an environmental community group or eco-friendly company. Use the search tool below to find events near you, or get a little inspiration by scrolling through to see how people…
Across the U.S., one of the biggest influences on recycling success is your decision about what to toss in the blue bin. Recycling “contamination” occurs when any unaccepted material gets mixed in with your recyclable items. Anything from food waste to the wrong kind of glass or plastic items can…
When I first started saying to friends and family that I was planning a plastic-free life for my child, this statement was met almost unanimously with the same combination of knowing smiles and raised eyebrows. And honestly, I can’t blame them. At the time, I was waddling around eight months…
Every Earth Day, we turn to great quotes and comments from the past to understand the environmental challenges we face today. From Rachel Carson and John Muir, who pioneered environmental awareness to Edward O. Wilson and Jane Goodall in our time, who are extending our knowledge of nature and ourselves,…
For most people, buying a new roof is one of the most important and expensive maintenance decisions for their biggest investment. For many homeowners, the cheapest option is always the default choice while others choose a style they like and leave the details to a contractor. It’s not always easy…
