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Cloth Napkins Versus Paper Napkins
When factoring in chemical usage, greenhouse gases produced and long-term environmental impact, are cloth napkins a more eco-friendly product than paper napkins? more...
By: Deborah Harding
Old cell phones, printers and cartridges, and TVs shouldn't be thrown in the trash. Instead recycle them by taking them to places that will dispose of them correctly. more...
How to Properly Dispose of Old Computers
By: Deborah Harding
Dispose of old computers and computer components through proper programs to ensure environmental safety. more...
By: Sharon Russell
As more consumers become environmentally aware and concerned, many products are boasting "green" labels. But, how can you be sure they are what they say? more...
Biodegradable and Compostable Tableware
By: Sharon Russell
Looking for a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to paper plates and plastic cups? Biodegradable dishes might be the answer, but it's not as simple as it seems. more...
Bottled Water Versus Tap Water, Which Is Better
By: Sara Wittenberg
Many people spend substantial amounts of money each year on bottled water because they believe that it is cleaner or safer than tap water. more...
Bottled Water Affects the Environment and Health
Producing bottled water is energy-intensive and most of the bottles end up in landfills. Toxic chemicals, like BPA, in plastic bottles could cause health concerns. more...
A New Waste-to-Energy Technology
By: Dan Rafter
A new form of waste disposal - plasma gasification - may provide municipalities with an efficient, quiet and clean way to dispose of their solid waste. more...
The Environmental Cost of Hazardous Waste Export
Hazardous waste export causes environmental problems in developing countries. The environmental benefits of reducing waste are negated when waste material is exported. more...
Cut Food Waste, Save Phosphorus
By: Sue Cartledge
Vital for plant life and food production, phosphorus is non-renewable and rapidly running out. We need to save and reuse phosphorus stored in food to reduce demand. more...
Environmental Approach to Electronic Waste
E-waste is a growing environmental problem which does not lend itself to traditional waste management solutions. An integrated life cycle approach to e-waste is needed. more...
By: Philip McIntosh
In America alone, three billion small DC cells and nearly 100 million lead-acid car batteries are manufactured. What happens to the old ones? more...
Getting Rid of Unwanted Medications Safely
By: Uni Blake
Flushing unused or expired medications down the drain is no longer an option. Ever since medications started showing up in drinking water, the old adage had to be revised more...
Environmental Hazards of Electronic Waste
New technology breeds electronic obsolescence, creating a growing e-waste environmental problem. Even electronic waste recycling can have negative environmental impacts. more...
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