Early America In 1657, New Amsterdam which is now New York City passed a law preventing people from throwing waste in the streets. In 1690, America’s first paper mill, Rittenhouse Mill, made paper from recycled cotton and linen in addition to used paper.
In the earlier days of human history our solid waste was not always managed properly. To learn how our waste management was handled in ancient historical times and the advances that led us to our current waste management procedures, we would like to give you the history of solid waste management in three parts.
This year, National Police Week is May 12 through 18. President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week that day falls into as Police Week in 1962. This week, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world will head to Washington DC […]
On Tuesday a state office said that undeserving homeowners received assistance to pay their heat and electricity bills from a nonprofit organization. People lied about their income and fabricated marriages for this aid while many others in need received nothing. Since it was founded 1998, NJ Shares has given money to over 175,000 households. However […]
In its first year participating in the magazine ratings, Glen Rock High School was ranked 287th. In the 2013 results that were released on Monday, the school moved up 69 notches to 218th. Paula Valenti, the schools superintendent told the Glen Rock Gazette, “Glen Rock High School is proud to be associated with the 2013 […]
This article is a continuation of our previous discussion about climate change. The change of one or 2° F in global average temperatures will have a severe impact on our lives. For every 2°F of warming, the crops that are currently grown will be reduced by five to 15 percent. During the heaviest precipitation events, […]
There are major scientific agencies in the US which include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirming that humans are contributing to the world’s climate change issues. In 2010, the National Research Council concluded that climate change is currently happening and it’s caused by our activities […]
Based on a Municipal Solid Waste Report in 2010, 54.2 percent of trash makes it to landfills while only 34.1 percent is recycled or composted, and merely 11.7 percent is combusted for energy. Today, more and more products are being manufactured with recycled products. This means that the more you recycle, the more sustainable our […]
The first floor of Pete and Milly Peterson’s home was ravaged by Sandy’s floodwater. They were forced to move into their daughter’s home while it was being repaired. The repairs were completed and the couple was able to move back on Saturday. It took more than 100 volunteers two months to repair the home. Pete […]
According to the American Lung Association (AML), even with improvements in air quality, Essex, Bergen and Morris Counties still have the worst air quality in the US. In the report, State of the Air 2013, which covered years 2009 to 2011, Bergen, Essex, and Morris counties had fewer days with soot in the air. However, […]