Timely evolution of the toilet roll
Michael MatisseThinkstock In August 2009, Kimberly-Clark, the paper giant behind the Kleenex, Cottonelle and Scott brands and the largest manufacturer of tissue products in the world, gave in to pressure from Greenpeace and other environmental groups to clean up its act in regard to how it sources its wood fiber and how much recycled content it includes in its products. After various forms of …
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City plans recycling service for food waste
A FOOD waste service which will see Edinburgh residents put their slops out alongside their recycling is set to be launched for thousands of homes within months.
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‘E-waste’ disposal laws change for Vermonters
MONTPELIER — Get a new flat-screen TV for Christmas and wondering what to do with the old console? Finally replacing that turntable with an MP3 player? Just upgrading your Mac? Whatever it is, you’d better check your state’s books before taking out the trash.
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Dear EarthTalk: What is happening to update and reform the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which I understand is considerably outdated and actually permits the use of thousands of chemicals that have never been adequately tested for safety?
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