Archive for the ‘Environment News’ Category

Why and How We Should Recycle Wood

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

We all know that wood comes from trees. Those trees play an important role in sustaining our planet. Trees, like all plants absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. They are also great for providing shade to humans, livestock, and other animals. So, it makes sense that recycling wood will cut down on the number of [...]



A Look at Ways Energy is Recycled

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

At first glance, the term “recycle energy” seems ambiguous. How is it even possible? We use the energy in fuel, for example, to power a car and move it from one place to another. The energy has been spent or, more correctly, turned into another state with low potential.
Let’s look at the car example a [...]



Taking a Look at Eco Recycling – The single bin vs. sorting

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

The term eco recycling seems redundant. Recycling in itself is a form of helping the environment. But, are we doing it in the most efficient manner possible?
Curbside recycling makes recycling easier for the common household. These days the typical bin is used for mixed materials and looks very much like your ordinary trash container. Some [...]