A £75 Litter Fine...For Feeding the Ducks

In the state of Tennessee, it is illegal to toss food into the environment, just as it is to toss food wrappers. I've never heard of anyone being fined for littering for feeding ducks. Yes, I've done it in our own Centennial Park at Wataga Lake. If the ducks are "cleaning it...

Cash for Clunkers plan does little for planet

In fact, I never knew that the program was initially aimed to get more fuel efficient cars on the road. I thought that it was to help tanking American car companies. The report says that some of the clunkers got better gas mileage than the new cars. Only in America. " Study:...

Save and reuse; what you can do with shredded paper

This is a great story. I have put some shredded paper in my compost bin, but I was not sure that it was acceptable. It is. I'm not sure about using it for cat litter. I have had no luck with green cat litter, but it is worth a try. " Reported by: Sara Noel...

A tree grows (and dies) in Brooklyn

This is horrible news. We need to improve urban forest. I hope the New York police catch the offenders. My home town is working hard to add trees to urban areas, too. I have not heard of any vandalism yet. "By Tina Susman October 15, 2009 ...

UK Ford drivers most likely to throw litter

This is an interesting story from the UK. I have surveyed fast food litter in the United States. I found that more McDonald trash is found on the sides of the roadways than any other brand. The same was found to be true in the UK in a separate study. " London, October 5...

State now bans plastic bottles from trash

This is great news out of North Carolina. I wish every state and country would follow this edict. "By KEN MURCHISONStarting Thursday, it will be illegal to put plastic soda or water bottles in the trash in North Carolina.Beginning Oct. 1, all plastic bottles must be recycled....

Someone Always Has It Worse

Although I have been “pissing and moaning” at lot lately about my situation in life, I realize that I have it better than most. With the mortgage being our only debt, my husband and I have been able to get by on unemployment, contract work and savings. I received a call...

Scotland Sets Ambitious 'Zero-Waste Society' Goal

This is something that I wish the United States would adopt, a goal for a zero-waste society. But we cannot get public healthcare in the United States. I'm visiting Scotland for the first time in a few weeks. I hope to find some enthusiasm for a zero-waste society. " By...

In Denmark, The Danes Recycle You

Well, why not recycle the metal parts? In some cases, we are recycling some organs and tissues. "In Denmark, The Danes Recycle You by Brad Warbiany There’s the oft-repeated factoid that the Indians used every part of a buffalo when they killed it. ...

Recycling Will Be Rewarded With Gifts

I like this program. Most people will not do something unless there is a reward. Unfortunately, even with rewards, I know that some folks will not recycle. " August 17, 2009 · Published By Editor   Phoenix, AZ – Phoenix residents who properly recycle their discarded...

Tennessee sales tax revenue hits historic low

This is frightening news to me, as my husband and I are still unemployed. We only purchase food for ourselves and gasoline for our cars. All personal purchases have been delayed. We bought a replacement garbage disposal, but that was an emergency as our sink was leaking with...

Family pet injured by playground litter

Most of the time, I educate folks about how litter hurts our planet. Here is an example of the the dangers of litter to pets. A dog cut its paw on broken glass. Luckily the owner was around to take the animal to the vet. Luckily her children were not injured by the litter. I...