In recent years, an increased awareness of environmental issues has encouraged homeowners to seek more eco-friendly options for their homes, including siding. Sustainable siding materials, such as recycled steel, composite…
Recycling cardboard is beneficial for both the environment and businesses. It reduces the need for raw materials, taking away paper fibers from landfills which helps our climate. Cardboard contributes to 40% of waste in landfills; when recycled, this number significantly decreases. Cardboard recycling demands consumer discipline to ensure proper separation and delivery. Incorrect handling, like wet, greased, or food-stained cardboard, can contaminate the entire recycling process. The process of recycling cardboard may save energy, decrease greenhouse emissions, conserve natural resources and it could be turned into various paper products.
Here are three ways your business can prevent pollution. Everyone has to try and become more sustainable so that we can enact real, lasting change.
The national economy is doing pretty well at the moment. Unemployment is hovering at around 4 percent at the time of this writing, which is really good. Some groups and…
The planet is at a pivotal point, with governments and corporations beginning to address environmental issues through actions such as creating green spaces and combating erosion. Following the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, local entities and businesses pledged to adhere to its goals. Individuals can contribute by recycling, starting with a dedicated kitchen bin, and aiming for energy efficiency, like setting higher air conditioning temperatures and using LED lighting, to lower both environmental impact and energy costs.
This summer will be the last summer that Mikaela will officially be at home. She starts college in the fall and if she is anything like her sister, Maddie, she won’t…
