For centuries, people have collected rainwater for drinking, washing and irrigation purposes. With the advent of municipal water treatment, rainwater collection became less popular in urbanized centers, though water storage cisterns can still be found in old farmhouses across Canada. But recently, rainwater harvesting has experienced an increase in popularity in countries around the globe […]
I’m sure you have seen those large waste receptacles sitting in front of homes that are undergoing a renovation – especially since Hurricane Sandy. They are not like the typical dumpster that you see sitting behind restaurants and in alleys – these almost resemble a box car. These dumpsters are more for rubbish which is […]
Even though Americans have grown somewhat more conscientious about recycling paper and yard trimmings, we still throw a tremendous amount of food in the garbage each day. Announced by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, a food, beverage and packaging maker’s industry alliance has been formed to reduce the amount of food sent to landfills and to […]
Imagine; a system that converts discarded plastic into crude oil – that’s what an Oregon based start-up called Agilyx says it has created. The company hopes to start selling commercial versions in approximately nine months but a prototype has already been in development for the past 18 months. The system converts cooked plastics into a […]
Installing bulkheads, levees and even developing a new mini-neighborhood of sorts on Manhattan’s east side are all part of a $20 billion move and plan by Mayor Michael Bloomberg as to help block the city and its boroughs from future devastation like Hurricane Sandy, the New York Observer reported. The mayor said in a statement […]
It’s a growing problem in the northern Pacific Ocean and one that could change life on our planet within the next 20 years. “I remember the first time I felt it; I was paddling out on my surfboard and noticed a mushy, plastic-like substance sliding through my fingers. That’s what started my obsession with the […]
With the backing of the Environmental Industry Associations, Monday June 17th has been designated as National Garbage Man Day! The new day allows people to appreciate those who devote their lives to picking up waste, stated the trade group that represents private waste and recycling companies. In a statement by Sharon H. Kneiss, EIA’s CEO, […]
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded $98.3 million in grants to 38 local projects to protect children and families from the hazards of lead-based paint and from other home health and safety hazards. The grant funding announced today will clean up lead paint hazards and other health hazards in 6,373 […]
Along with sweltering summer heat comes many different storms. Thunderstorms, hurricanes and even the occasional tornado could devastate your property and cost you lots of your hard-earned money. Though not always preventable, there are some precautions you can take to ensure your family and home’s safety during some of the season’s more vicious weather.
A recent Consumer Reports story found that last year, Massachusetts officials sued one moving company and New Jersey officials sued two for providing low-ball estimates and then grossly inflating fees after loading the trucks. One of the companies had threatened to auction the possessions of customers who didn’t pay. Hiring a moving company can be […]