Tag: Zero Waste - Page 4
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Government Moves Against Pay-As-You-Throw Trash
We already know that pay-as-you-throw trash metering can cut landfill waste by 50%. However, Business Green reports that the ruling UK coalition may make it harder for local authorities to levy charges against those who refuse to recycle, and may even
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Police Helicopter Swoops on Dumpster Divers for Reclaiming Games Console
Whether it's a police sting on kids picking daffodils or a dumpster diver handcuffed for "stealing" frozen pizza from the trash, there seems to be a spate of law enforcement
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iPhone App Makes Swapping Your Stuff Super Simple
Tired of seeing a DVD you never watch lay around, or do you have some clothes in the back of your closet that you just never wear? Maybe you have some books you know you won't read again, or a power tool that is
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Hunting and Eating Roadkill in Minnesota (Video)
I've written before about the environmental case for hunting and fishing, and the topic of eating roadkill usually stirs up some heated debate too. I've just come across a rather beautiful and poignant video that
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Recycling Flash Mob Shows What Happens When You Do The Green Thing (Video)
This is just awesome. Holy Kaw points us to a great video where a flash mob shows a crowded mall why it's a good idea to recycle whenever you have the chance. Check out the video with the surprising end, and lots of
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A Dumpster Diving, Bike Riding Garden Company (Video)
With some dumpster divers getting arrested for their efforts, it gets easier to understand why some dumpster divers like The Secret Freegan choose to keep it on the down low. Others, however, are more than happy to
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Discarding Food Wastes More Water than Showering
Lloyd has already covered the astounding carbon and water footprint of waste food, and some research even suggests that half of all food produced worldwide goes uneaten! But just in case you
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The All-Star List of Minimalist Blogs
I was just forwarded an outstanding list of minimalist blogs (hat tip to Brad from Highly Uncivilized) and I think I just figured out what my weekend reading is going to consist of. Comprised of over 120 of the best blogs on the net for minimalist
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Can You Compost Dirty Diapers?
Disposable diapers are one of those things that most greenies love to hate. But they're still a common element in many people's household waste—even many reusable diaper
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Can a Whole City Go Zero Waste?
We've already seen how pay-as-you-throw trash metering can cut landfill waste in half, and we've witnessed whole cities make composting mandatory. So there's little doubt that much, much
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US Soldier Uses Recycled Materials to Make Super Cool Action Figures
This is the coolest thing I've seen in awhile. Private First Class Rupert Valero is currently stationed at Khandahar, Afghanistan, and to fill his spare time, he builds toys out of recycled materials. They capture a wonderful mix of
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How to Compost Indoors (Video)
From NatureMill's high-tech indoor composter, to building your own worm bin, there are plenty of options for the would-be composter who doesn't have a yard, or who would just like to keep composting through the winter. The video
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US Postal Service Eases Junk Mail Restrictions, How To Spare Your Mailbox
Last month the US Postal Service changed their rules about bulk mailing. They're making it easier for marketers to reach mailboxes by easing restrictions, and allowing "simplified addressing" -- it allows
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UK Town to Heat Public Pool with Neighboring Crematorium
According to the Guardian, a public swimming pool will be heated by the neighboring crematorium. While called "strange and eerie," the plan could save the city $23,000 a year in energy costs by using waste heat. It's not the first time we've heard of
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12 Ways Bacteria Improve Our Lives, From Hard Drives to Highrises
When we think of bacteria, we usually think about the illness it can cause and our need to get rid of it. However, bacteria play enormously positive roles in our lives without us even thinking twice about
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Seeding Education, and Environmental Awareness, in Guatemala with Plastic Bottle Schools
Here's some news that's impossible not to love: schools made from plastic bottles are being built—by students—across Guatemala. We showcased the first one last year, built in 2009 with 2,053 pounds of trash and now
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Readymade's Top 20 Projects of 2010
There's a lot of great green ideas in Readymade's Top 20 Projects of 2010. Minimalist vases from light bulbs, kitchen cabinets from wine crates, wallets from comic books, upgraded dresses, outdoor solar showers.... brilliant ideas for low eco-footprint
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Igloo-Shaped 'Poo-Gloos' Are Cheap Solution to Wastewater
Poo-gloos is the, um, affectionate nickname given to Bio-Bomes, the igloo-shaped pollution-eating devices that could mean miracles for waste water treatment in areas that can't afford multimillion dollar
