May 11, 2012
I know that we hear about being “Eco-friendly” and “Being Green” all the time. From packaging on products to billboard signs on the highway, the message is all around us. But what does it actually mean? I believe that to be “Eco-friendly” or “green” you need to know what it means in order ...
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February 27, 2012
Spring cleaning is right around the corner. Instead of throwing away that old backpack from freshman year or the t-shirt with the mustard stain consider recycling it. I came across an article that lists many common items found in your house that can be recycled or reused, and I picked out a few interesting ...
August 27, 2011
Disturbing pictures of dead seabirds with lighters, bottle caps, and plastic bags in their stomachs are among the images that have contributed to plastic”s bad reputation. Plastic is a great tool, when used and disposed of properly. Unfortunately, plastic’s potential is often unfulfilled as plastic products are frequently used only briefly and thrown away. Once ...
August 15, 2011
Got a new computer and don’t know what to do with the old one? Recycle it! But you cant just go out there and throw your computer in the recycle bin, its against the law, instead there a re recycling centers all over the place that can do it for you! But before you go ...
April 29, 2011
Someone needs to be an advocate While watching The Office the other day on hulu, I ran across this little tid bit that is hilarious but very true. It is about recylcing but in a weird way of course, because it is The Office. Be sure to check it out and leave your comments. Are ...
April 9, 2011
Helping Our Economy According to the SEAC – Student Environment website the Washington, DC-based Institute For Local Self-Reliance calculates that recycling creates 36 jobs per 10,000 tons of material recycled compared to 6 jobs for every 10,000 of tons brought to traditional disposal facilities. So recycling is not only better for the environment, but ...
