Tag: Earth911
How Commercial Composting Works – Earth911
Plastic contamination is a major issue for composting facilities. When non-compostable materials are mistakenly included in organic waste,…
Precycling Helps Shoppers Save – Earth911
Precycling: A Sustainable Shopping Practice As we strive to be more environmentally conscious, adopting sustainable practices like recycling…
Best of Earth911 Podcast: DS Smith’s Wouter van Tol on Seaweed-based Packaging
In a recent interview with Wouter van Tol, head of sustainability at packaging maker DS Smith, the conversation…
Planning Your Raised Garden – Earth911
Spring is right around the corner, and with seed catalogs arriving in the mail, it's time to start…
Earth911 Podcast: DC Water Goes Bloom With Biosolids-Based Fertilizers
In a recent interview with Chris Peot, the Director of Resource Recovery at Bloom, and April Thompson, Senior…
Boosting Your Immune System – Earth911
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system. While vaccines have…
Best of Earth911 Podcast: Supermodel Georgie Badiel Brings Clean Water to Burkina Faso
Supermodel Georgie Badiel Liberty, known for her appearances on magazine covers and in advertisements worldwide, has dedicated her…
Biodiversity 101 – Earth911
When you hear about habitat destruction, invasive species, and extinctions, what you’re hearing about is the loss of…
Welcoming Winter Wildlife – Earth911
Winter is a time when many people tend to forget about their gardens and the wildlife that inhabits…
How Sanitary Landfills Work – Earth911
Despite the advancements in modern sanitary landfills, there are still limitations to landfilling as a waste management solution.…
Are Flocked Trees Recyclable? – Earth911
Flocking a Christmas tree has been a popular tradition for decades, especially in regions that don't experience snow…
Is Rusted Metal Recyclable? – Earth911
Rust is a common issue when it comes to recycling metal products. When iron reacts with oxygen and…