Some Ontario grocery stores question selling booze over empties deposit program | CBC News
"As The Beer Stores keep closing, that will kill the Ontario deposit return program. If you don't make returns convenient for people, they won't do it."
To the Point: Pens and Pencils Offer Eco-Responsible Features
Some writing implements are made from 100% recycled materials including plastic and cardboard, drastically reducing waste and plastic consumption without sacrificing quality.
Limburg-based climate tech startup Back to Battery secures investment from Graduate Entrepreneur - Silicon Canals
Back to Battery focuses on eco-friendly recycling of lithium-ion batteries, addressing the growing demand for battery materials and new EU regulations.
'The Bottle Bill Is Just the Beginning': How Canners Can Make a Cleaner, Better City
The Bigger Better Bottle bill seeks to improve recycling initiatives and living conditions in New York City by increasing deposit fees and expanding beverage container coverage.
Free Zine Making Workshop at SF's Cartoon Art Museum
Join us on May 3rd for a fun-filled zine-making event using recycled comics like Peanuts and Archie! Supplies will be provided and all ages are welcome.
Cupertino property owners have until April 30 to abate weeds
The City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County are partnering to enforce Minimum Fire Safety Standards to mitigate fire hazards from overgrown vegetation, mandatory for property owners.
Created during a month-long robotics module at Imperial College London, Picky is a judgmental trashcan robot designed to educate and engage users about recycling.
Tanning beds include hazardous components like mercury and PCBs, complicating their recycling and safe disposal. Proper handling is crucial to prevent environmental contamination.
Earth911 Podcast Classic: How To Lower Your Carbon Footprint and Save Money
Switching to electric vehicles can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and lower commuting costs, with nearly total savings possible when using solar power.
Upgrading building standards in the real estate industry can contribute to major reductions in carbon emissions.