Written by: Cara Mattaliano E-Waste Do you treat your iPhone, camera, or television set just like any other piece of trash? Have you ever wondered what happens to your electronic waste once it is tossed in the garbage? According to CNN, 70% of all electronic waste in the world is sent to China. Why is … Continue reading The Dangers of E-Waste and What You Can Do to Help
Green Home Improvement
Written by: Emily Mills This summer, I moved into a new apartment. It’s my first place on my own, and there was a lot of work to do when we moved in. The place was dirty and full of trash, and it would have been very easy to throw it all away and never … Continue reading Green Home Improvement
Our Latest Book Launch
Make Garbage Great: The TerraCycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle Written by: Tricia Ang As a follow up to Revolution in a Bottle and Outsmart Waste comes TerraCycle’s latest book, which aims to be the ultimate, one-stop resource for living a zero-waste lifestyle. Authored by TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky and VP of Marketing … Continue reading Our Latest Book Launch
5 Habits to Become More Eco-Friendly
Written by Cameron Patel Many people want to be more sustainable, but are unwilling to make drastic changes to their lives. Even so, every little effort can help. Here are some very easy, impactful changes that anyone can make to their daily lives to make them a bit more environmentally conscious. 1. Conserve Water: Being more efficient … Continue reading 5 Habits to Become More Eco-Friendly
How to be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner
Written by: Michael Baumann When caring for our pets, environmental consciousness may not seem like a priority. With just a few changes, though, any animal owner can become eco-friendly while helping their pets lead happier and healthier lives. Adopt from a local shelter If you’re considering adopting a pet, try to do so from a … Continue reading How to be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner
The Future of Cleaning Plastic from Our Oceans
Written by: Shannon Anthony Much of the world's garbage ends up in the ocean where it is sucked into an ocean gyre, a circular motion of currents that pulls the debris into the center, forming a patch. As more and more garbage makes its way to the patch, it can actually create an underwater mountain … Continue reading The Future of Cleaning Plastic from Our Oceans