Where does the garbage go?
Why do we know so much about the supply chain and so little about the ‘removal chain?’
Posts Tagged ‘waste’
How (not) to Save Paper
Tweet Also, please see our 60″ plasma TV surrounded by flashing halogen lights for more information on “How to Save Energy.” -The Management
Good to the last square.
Scott Paper is dealing with the OTHER waste in toilet paper. No, not that one. The other one.
Cancel Your Phone Book Subscription
Phone books are SO 1875. Live in the now by canceling your subscriptions the easy way.
Resources for Slaying the Junk Mail Monster
Nobody likes junk mail, but how do you get your name off the lists?
The Big Bag Battle: Can reusable bags make you sick?
In the case of Plastic vs. Reusable Bags, the prosecution is trying to play dirty. But do reusable bags really carry more nasty bacteria that can make you sick?
How bad could it be?
TweetThe Onion takes a shot at all of us who think our own insignificant actions don’t make a difference. ‘How Bad For The Environment Can Throwing Away One Plastic Bottle Be?’ 30 Million People Wonder WASHINGTON—Wishing to dispose of the empty plastic container, and failing to spot a recycling bin nearby, an estimated 30 million [...]
EcoGraphic Roundup
TweetLots of good infographics to be found across the web, intending to explain complex issues bite-sized visual chunks. We start with “Global Warming Skeptics vs The Scientific Consensus” from the Information is Beautiful blog. Despite the clear agenda by the designer, it does a nice job of introducing the various debates surrounding man’s impact on [...]
Plastic Bag’s Last Stand
TweetWhat do you do when you see the tide turning in favor of your opponent? Publicly question their personal hygiene, of course! The plastics industry has clearly taken notice of the backlash against disposable plastic bags, and they’re in a desperate push to defend the status quo. Cities like San Francisco have banned plastic bags [...]
