Tag: Earth911
Glass: Recycling’s Negative-Value Problem – Earth911
In the United States, the average household uses approximately 150 pounds of glass containers annually, yet over two-thirds…
Earth911 Inspiration: Complex Is the New Normal
A thought-provoking quote by author Ken Webster and philanthropist Ellen MacArthur states, "Ordered, complex, intertwined mutually interdependent systems…
Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth
Earth Day 2026 presents an opportunity to address the environmental harm caused by recent U.S. policy changes that…
Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability
Today’s inspiration and photograph are brought to you by Mitch Ratcliffe from Earth911. Ratcliffe emphasizes, “The first step…
Earth911 Inspiration: Half The Energy and Doing Just Fine
Earth911 is dedicated to making the circular economy a reality by connecting people worldwide with brands, products, and…
Is Shredded Paper Recyclable? – Earth911
At Earth911, a common question we receive is, “Can shredded paper be recycled?” The answer remains “yes, but”—with…
The Earth911 Rain Garden Installation Guide
When it rains, water runs off your roof, driveway, and sidewalks, picking up fertilizers, oil, pesticides, and sediment…
Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies
Earth911 Inspirations: Taking Action for a Sustainable Future Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people…
The Earth911 Button Cell Battery Recycling Guide
The batteries are crushed, and the silver is extracted through a chemical process. The remaining materials, such as…
Earth911 Inspiration: Waste Can End With You
Earth911 Inspiration: Reduce Waste and Clean Up Our Planet This week’s inspiration reminds us that “waste starts with…
The Earth911 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Guide: NiCd and NiMH Batteries
The Importance of Recycling Rechargeable Batteries Rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are commonly used in…
The Earth911 Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Guide
Dispose of e-bike batteries responsibly: Manufacturer take-back: Some e-bike manufacturers offer take-back programs for their batteries. Contact the…