Posted by admin on March 1st, 2010
Cereplast, Inc is a company that has developed processes for manufacturing biodegradable plastics. Using their own patented proprietary formulations, Cereplast is able to create plastics for just about any large or small scale industry use.
Food service providers have begun using Cereplast’s products such as their biodegradable forks, knives, spoons,
Posted by admin on February 15th, 2010
Composting is natures way of recycling. Natural products such as kitchen waste, wood, wooden products, leaves and brush are everyday materials that can be composted. Such products decompose on their own, if they are left alone for a while, and act to enrich the soil. Bacteria, air, and water in the soil promote decomposition and break it down in order for it to become enriched soil.
Posted by admin on February 3rd, 2010
If you’re going to ask people to change their lifestyle and create new habits, then you better be willing to back up the reasons with solid facts.
If we could all go even just a little beyond the blue bin, by reducing and resusing, it could make an enormous difference on the planet’s waste. The following is a short list of astonsihing recycling facts that are sure to nudge you in the direction of going green.
Posted by admin on February 3rd, 2010
Some people say they don’t recycle because the rules are confusing. Other people think that recycling is too much work. The truth is, recycling is as easy as “trashing,” but much more responsible. That is why many cities have simplified the guidelines for curbside recycling. Simply empty out the excess product from acceptable items and place them in the recycle bin. What items are recyclable?
Posted by admin on February 2nd, 2010
The more we throw away, the more space we take up in landfills. When a landfill becomes a “landfull”, taxpayers have to build a new one. The less we throw away, the longer our landfills will last. The amount of taxpayer money we save by extending the longevity of our landfills is an important community benefit.
Posted by admin on February 1st, 2010
From industry to government, from schools to our very own households, America’s commitment to recycling has helped keep our communities clean and our economy strong. Federal agencies are further reducing waste generation, increasing recycling, and increasing purchases of recycled products. Working together, there is even more we can do.
Posted by admin on January 30th, 2010
Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic matter, such as food and yard wastes, into humus, a soil-like material. Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic waste into new soil, which can be used in vegetable and flower gardens, landscaping, and many other applications.