Three Key Plastics to Purge from Your Life
May 16, 2012
Hard-to-avoid plastics pose risks that go far beyond landfill clogging.
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Pressure Builds for U.S. to Ban E-Waste Exports
March 15, 2012
One hundred seventy-eight countries agree to allow the ban on exports of toxic wastes to developing countries to become law.
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The Hidden Dangers of Fragrance
January 26, 2012
Your favorite perfume or cologne is potentially dangerous to you and others around you.
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Basel Action Network’s Jim Puckett and Sharps Compliance’s David Tusa
January 16, 2012
“Green is Good” welcomes Basel Action Network’s Jim Puckett and Sharps Compliance’s David Tusa to discuss their green initiatives.
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e-Cycle: Sell and Recycle iPhones and Other Cell Phones Responsibly
January 4, 2012
More than 40 million iPhones could become obsolete in the next two years. e-Cycle wants to make sure they don’t end up in landfills.
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Safe Disposal and Use of Insecticides
November 21, 2011
Household hazardous waste management is essential to preventing exposure to toxins.
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Recycling Smoke Detectors Not So Easy
October 4, 2011
Smoke detectors, which contain toxins, need to be recycled properly and handled carefully.
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How to Dispose of Fertilizers Properly
September 29, 2011
Confused about how to get rid of your leftover fertilizer? It depends how hazardous the fertilizer is.
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How to Recycle Old Batteries
September 9, 2011
By taking a few precautions, you can ensure your batteries are recycled safely.
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Rummaging for Recyclables: The Life of a Guajero
September 2, 2011
In Guatemala City, thousands of workers pick through the city’s massive garbage dump in hopes of finding recyclables to divert from the waste stream.