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Indonesian homemakers turn trash into fashion frills
Interesting way to do a business... " Used detergent labels and toothpaste tubes from Indonesia are going from landfills to fashion frills on bags and wallets sold in Singapore, Australia and the United States. The...San Francisco commits to more recycling
The Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom, is a competitive mayor. As a city, San Francisco has managed to keep about 70% of its disposable waste out of the landfills, but Mr. Newsom wants more. He will be introducing a proposal that will make the recycling of cans, bottles,...
Whole Foods to Sack Plastic Bags by Earth Day
More encouraging news on the part of major retailers that are making commitments to better environmental practices. Today, Whole Foods has announced they will eliminate the use of plastic grocery bags. This follows... China bans retailers supplying plastic shopping bags
"(Jan 9, 2008) (The Canadian Press) BEIJING -- China's government announced it will ban shops from giving out free plastic bags and called on consumers to use baskets and cloth sacks instead to reduce environmental pollution. The regulation comes only about 15 years after... China Bans Plastic Bags
4-5 trillion plastic bags are produced annually. If you haven't already, I suggest doing some research into other alternatives."China’s surprise crackdown on plastic bags, announced on Tuesday, will prohibit the... Tire Reef Off Florida Proves a Disaster
Another example of the Law of Unintended Consequences -- good intentions one awry"FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A mile offshore from this city's high-rise condos and spring-break bars lie as many as 2 million old...QUEST Food Exchange up for VanCity award
I just heard an interview with this company on CBC. It seems like they do amazing work. They are up for an award from Vancity that would allow them to massively expand operations. I think they should get it!!I was really shocked to read how much food goes to waste on a...
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