Tag: recycling
West Virginia gets nearly $2 million in recycling grants
Gov. Jim Justice announced $1.99 million in grants will go to 22 recipients through the West Virginia DEP’s REAP Recycling Assistance Grants Program.
Independence Conservancy holds tire collections in Pennsylvania
Independence Conservancy is hosting a fall lineup of community tire collections, including a new site this year in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
New recycling process could find markets for ‘junk’ plastic waste
With a new recycling technique, University of Wisconsin-Madison chemical engineers are turning low-value waste plastic into high-value products.
How to make reusable food wraps
Every household can help reduce plastic waste by using reusable food wraps. They are easy to make and can be composted at the end of their useful life.
Ohio hosting international Envirothon competition
The Envirothon provides the opportunity for students to work together, solve problems and unite in creating a hopeful future for our planet.
This fall, when it comes to leaves, you can rake it...
Recycling leaves can help you reduce the cost of purchased landscape products, make your soil more fertile, reduce weed germination and protect the environment.
Using less plastic has big benefits
The average American takes home almost 1,500 plastic bags every year. You can make a difference by switching to reusable bags to do your grocery shopping.
Earth Day concerns
In his column this week, Scott Shalaway addresses climate change as the greatest existential threat to the planet and civilization today.
How to improve holiday recycling habits
We can recycle or reuse about 80 percent of what we throw out during the holidays. Keep the spirit of Christmas going, learn to be a better recycler.
Recycling your Christmas tree
Learn more about recycling, reusing and repurposing live Christmas trees after the holiday.
