Recycling old phones – Nokia Take-Back campaign_RSA Image by NokiaConnectZA The goal of the take back campaign is as follows: for every old phone and accessory of any make and model that is donated Nokia aims to reduce the e-waste by safely recycling all these items. Up to 80 percent of Nokia mobile phones can […]
Qtel Named “Green Retailer of the Year” Doha, Qatar: Qtel received the “Green Retailer Award” in the Qatar Today Green Awards this week, as the company was recognised for its consistent support for environmental issues. Read more on Zawya Hometown Collective hosts fine craft and art sale Dec. 4 The Hometown Collective’s 15th annual holiday […]
O’Brien: New ‘Story of Stuff’ video reminds us to think twice before buying new gadgets Just in time for the holiday shopping season comes a message that our lust for new gadgets, and their unsustainable designs, is creating an environmental nightmare. Read more on San Jose Mercury News Benna adopts Green Dot trademark The Benna […]
Question by emi: is reuse and recycling of demolition waste carried out in India? i ll b thankful if anyone could suggest a case study. Best answer: Answer by Gabi CNot sure whether I can be of help but I am recently back from working for 6 months in Tamil Nadu, South India. My experience […]
by Mosman Council Question by Billie A: American’s currently recycle what percentage of our waste on average? Best answer: Answer by kurisu95The USBWM (United States Buearo of Waste Management) Says that an average of 37% of waste is either recycled, or reused in some way. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
The long, strange and sometimes scary journey of old electronics Coloradans send the majority of their electronic waste to community landfills, such as the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site landfill operated by Waste Management of Colorado Inc. east of Aurora, rather than recycling the devices. Read more on Greeley Tribune E-waste investigation, Part 1: Coloradans’ ‘recycled’ […]
City offers tips to reduce holiday waste If you love getting cards at Christmastime but hate the thoughtof filling up the landfill, City Recycling Coordinator Gene Hanlonhas a tip for you. Read more on Lincoln Journal Star News briefs Annual poinsettia sale The Arkansas Tech University Agri Department will hold its annual poinsettia sale Dec. […]
News briefs Christmas shopping spree West Side Church of Christ will host a Christmas shopping spree event from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 30 at 201 N. Waco Ave. at its family center. There will be more than 20 vendors at the event, and it is free and open to the public. Read more on The […]
Recycling old phones – Nokia Take-Back campaign_RSA Image by NokiaConnectZA The goal of the take back campaign is as follows: for every old phone and accessory of any make and model that is donated Nokia aims to reduce the e-waste by safely recycling all these items. Up to 80 percent of Nokia mobile phones can […]
Assembling Pocket Survival Guides by Packard Jennings at Southern Exposure Image by Steve Rhodes soex.org/Event/215.html Packard Jennings – The Pocket Survival Guide Participants are invited to meet at SoEx for a 20-minute workshop to fold instructional pamphlets on how to devise an emergency raft out of recycled product packaging in case of a catastrophic flood- […]
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