Billy Johnson, the chief lobbyist for the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), joins Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe to talk through the major policy issues facing recycling in 2019. From the growth in ferrous metal exports despite China’s ban on contaminated scrap imports to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board’s impact on…
Sustainable living requires forethought and reflection on the impact of a product or service on the planet. Learning to stop, review the facts, and make a smart choice for the environment will also give you power to influence corporate decisions with your spending. Each dollar you spend can reinforce your…
To celebrate the season, we’re getting creative with the three As of spring: asparagus, artichokes, and arugula. Each of these tasty seasonal veggies has something different to offer in the kitchen, and we can’t wait to explore every one of them. Read on for fresh ideas you’ll love. Asparagus Risotto…
Windows provide light, warmth, ventilation, and views of the outdoors. Unfortunately, they can also reduce home energy efficiency and can be cumbersome to operate. Although window replacement is a popular home improvement, it is often not worth the upfront investment. Consider these six things before replacing your windows. Installing all…
The average person generates 4.4 pounds of waste each day. Of that waste, a mere 1.5 pounds is recycled or composted. Nationally, that means that 167 million pounds of waste is disposed of each year. There is a tremendous opportunity here to repurpose, reduce, reuse and, when needed, recycle much…
The fast-growing cannabis industry is a growing source of packaging waste, with billions of packages made of plastic, composite materials, and glass already contributing to a new problem. Sana Packaging, founded by two University of Colorado Boulder students, Ron Basak-Smith and James Eichner, has developed hemp- and ocean-plastic-based alternatives for…
Spring and summer are so beautiful, vibrant, and warm that — in moderate climates — it is nearly impossible to stay indoors and keep the windows closed. Unfortunately those open windows, picnics in the yard, and dinners on the patio are also an open invitation to buzzing, biting, bothersome pests….
Have you already started your spring garden? Getting ahead of the game not only gets you excited for your garden, but it also ensures you will be fully prepared. And these DIY greenhouses ideas can help you get ready for the delicate new shoots. Many parts of the country have short…
With spring bursting out, it’s hard not to spend every waking (and maybe non-waking) minute outside. For many of us, nicer weather means a whole lot of hikes, cookouts, and outdoor fun. You’ve got a handle on green camping hacks and eco-friendly picnic essentials — now, let’s zoom in on beverage containers….
Edible container gardens are an excellent idea for pet owners, those short on space, and people bound by homeowners association restrictions. Container gardens are convenient, too; you’ll have fresh produce growing within an arm’s reach. My preferred edible container gardens are filled with fresh herbs. Basil is always growing in our container garden for…
