Is it Past the Expiration Date? Date Labeling Confusion
You open up your fridge and reach into its deep dark depths to pull out the yogurt you bought ages ago that you suddenly have an intense craving for. The only thing standing in...
Category: Environmental issues
4th of July Patriotic Pollution
In the days leading up to the 4th of July weekend, pyrotechnic tents or fireworks are stationed in most convenient store and gas station parking lots. Fireworks, barbecue, and patriotism have become the main...
Recycle Your Gift Cards
The holidays are long gone, but chances are you still have some gift cards floating around the house. What do you do when cards no longer have monetary value? Gift card recycling is an...
BYOU: Bring Your Own Utensils?
Have you ever thought of the environmental impact disposable utensils have? After using them once, they are tossed in the trash and sent to landfills. This is part of the typical throw away culture...
The Environmental Impact of Cellphones
Many of us can relate to excitingly waiting for the newest versions of our smartphones to come out. But what happens to the phone you were using? Do you sell it? Do you donate...
NYC Bans Plastic Foam in Food Establishments
Starting this summer, New York City food establishments will be banned from using plastic foam containers. Mayor Bill De Blasio is setting the ban in place by following the suggestion of previous mayor Michael...
Fake or Real Christmas Trees: The Green Choice
When it comes to trying to live a sustainable lifestyle, choices that seemed easy to previous generations can be much more problematic today. Trying to have an environmentally-friendly holiday season, for example, means making...
Banning the Plastic Bag, California Will Be the First State
The California legislature made some major headway last month as they enacted the first plastic bag ban throughout the entire state. If the measure is signed into law on September 30th, California will be...
