Recycling

Plastics have been a great equalizer connecting farmers and consumers. And because they will be necessary in the future as well, we must not look on plastics as the enemy, nor give the cold shoulder to people who use them Thats the position of Japanese Prime…

Now, it's getting a second life in podcast form, as the wonderful and venerable Escape Pod has produced a reading by Adam Pracht, whose first installment has just gone live (MP3). It came in via my podcatcher last night and I was so pleased with it. Now I'm o…

Spent inkjet and toner cartridges tend to pile up fast, especially if you print a lot. You have probably refilled and reused your Inkjet and toner cartridges enough times, and they are due for disposal. It's great that you chose to recycle instead of tossing …

With climate change comes increasing water shortages, and potentially longer periods of drought. As policymakers look urgently to wastewater recycling to stem the gap in water resources, the question is how best to reuse water and ensure public safety. New an…

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde over allegations that he is protecting "ninja cops" or police officers who recycle confiscated narcotics. The Department of the Interior and…

Kiyo Yamauchi retweeted a tweet written in Japanese, which has a photo of an acorn. He said, "The tweeter found an acorn at a shopping mall and he brought it to the lost and found just in case a child has dropped it. At the lost and found there was…

During its October Surface event on Wednesday, Microsoft revealed something unexpected (besides the Surface Duo phone): A stylish, thin, repairable laptop. The Surface Laptop 3 wowed the audience as Panos Panay, Microsofts product chief, showed it off on st…

Last week, we discussed why its probably a bad idea to throw something in your recycling bin when youre not sure if its recyclable. (When in doubt, throw it out!) But instead of getting rid of the trash that might be recyclable, heres another idea: Create a …

If you order take-out from an eco-friendly restaurant, you might find your meal accompanied by compostable plastic cutlery. Some fashion brands now deliver your clothes in clear biodegradable plastic packaging. And if you’re out shopping on the High Street in…

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