Takes a long hard look at the science, politics, culture, and economics of Iowa agriculture and the state’s degraded waters and connects the dots for everyone who wonders why progress toward improvement is so maddeningly slow in Iowa and the rest of the farmed Midwest.| Ice Cube Press
We asked Steadman and Levy how their Gonzovation partnership began, the evolution of their collaboration and their mutual commitment to environmental advocacy.| unsustainable
Focusing on the big picture and understanding the impact of our choices allows us to collectively make a difference. Let's integrate sustainability into life.| unsustainable
85% of all textiles in the United States end up in a landfill! Not only is this horrible for the planet, but it’s also hard on your wallet. To help…| The Environmental Center
Understanding both the opportunities and the inequities is key to seeing the full picture of the green transition, and where the cost really lies.| unsustainable
Eco-chic is all the rage and means more than buying clothes from thrift stores. Consumers are starting with their shopping bags and going from there.| unsustainable
Shopping centers may not be as bustling as they once were, but they can serve as an asset to their local communities by acting as power hubs.| unsustainable
In the last decade, Thailand has made headlines for its contributions to marine plastic waste. But it's also begun carving out a name for itself in fighting back.| unsustainable
Innovative technologies are making responsible exploration more accessible and enjoyable. Here’s how to tread lightly while experiencing all of Spain’s wonders.| unsustainable
Today, we’re talking about brand perception, customer loyalty, and long-term business growth — all fuelled by conscious choices and smart communication.| unsustainable
Everyday sustainability isn’t about sacrificing the things you love; it’s about appreciating them more by making choices that help protect our shared future.| unsustainable
Companies that adopt green supply chain management are discovering unexpected advantages over competitors who view sustainability as merely a cost center.| unsustainable
Plant-based diets offer one of the most effective ways to align your eating habits with circular economy goals. Let's look at the reasons why.| unsustainable
Food waste is a huge issue in our society. Despite 733 million people going hungry every day, 40% of all food is […] The post Our food is simply Too Good to Go! first appeared on Extra Motorway Service Areas.| Extra Motorway Service Areas
From hydrogen made from household trash to algae that turn wastewater into biofuels, innovators are transforming the way we think about waste. This guide explores some cutting-edge waste-to-energy technologies—and the companies behind them.| Causeartist
Have you heard that what you can recycle is going to change? Perhaps you’ve heard that Oregon’s recycling system is improving? The murmurs are true! These changes are coming from…| The Environmental Center
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Department of Health paid roughly $9.6 million in monthly premiums for more than 1,000 Medicaid beneficiaries after their deaths between February 2019 and March 2025, according to a new progress report from the state auditor. The analysis found 1,072 deceased beneficiaries continued to be listed as eligible for Medicaid, triggering […]| The Hayride
Following the citywide strike affecting trash pickup services, Temple gave new directions to students living in Philadelphia for proper trash disposal.| The Temple News
As countries race to finalize a global plastics treaty by the end of 2025, a critical round of negotiations is underway in Geneva, Switzerland. From production limits to toxic chemical bans, what’s on the table and why must cities have a seat at it?| CityTalk
The Trump administration has made improving efficiency and cutting waste across the federal government a top priority. On March 20, 2025, President Donald| Citizens Against Government Waste
The UK’s SAF mandate came into operation in early 2025. It supports the use of primarily waste-based feedstocks to create jet fuel, creating a “closed loop” of carbon emissions that, …| Aviation Environment Federation
If you’re a frequent visitor here, you may recall our earlier announcements to bring reusables to Central Oregon. Formerly Reuse Bend, the working title for this initiative is now Reuse…| The Environmental Center
I’m a peanut butter fiend. I add it to my smoothies and my granola, top it with some dark chocolate chips for a “healthy” dessert — let me lie to myself, please — and often eat it straight from the jar. But every time I finish a last spoonful, I face a dilemma: how do I recycle the container? As someone who tries to do what I can for the environment, I resort to the extreme. I run my kitchen sink until the water is burning hot (more on that later), let the container fill up and leav...| Scienceline
Lack of clean cooking technologies in Malawi, as in much of the rest of the world, is a large problem, resulting in the problematic use of wood or charcoal.| unsustainable
The Dominican Republic aims to modernize its waste management. But what will happen to thousands of people who rely on garbage to survive?| The Revelator
Every year, around 1.3 billion smart phones are purchased around the world. The electronics production industry is among eight supply chains responsible for over half of all global greenhouse gas… The post Repairing for a cooler planet appeared first on The Environmental Center.| The Environmental Center
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project’s Community Innovation Fund – made possible through support from Deschutes County Solid Waste and City of Bend – received a record-breaking 21 applications for…| The Environmental Center
When discussing workplace wellness, people often focus on mental health programs, ergonomic work-related furniture, and work hours. While there may be a handful of hot The post Why Regular Sanitary Bin Servicing Is Essential for Workplace Wellness appeared first on Sustainable living guide.| Sustainable living guide
The practice of urban mining has encouraged sustainability-minded people to think differently about sourcing construction materials. Explore more.| unsustainable
The court's decision is not a final ruling in favor of the licenses, but it removes a major roadblock.| Power Engineering
Thank you to those who attended our Repair Café at the beautiful new Redmond library last week, and lets hear it for our amazing volunteer fixers! Our fixers rose to the challenge-…| The Environmental Center
Organization is a key skill to learn, as it affects many facets of your life. Get back into the swing of things by following a minimalist lifestyle.| unsustainable
Find out what waste colonialism and what you can do to do better for yourself, your community, the environment and others worldwide.| Sneakers4Good
Left unchecked, consumerism has negative implications for our planet and future generations. In this post, we will explore its effects on individuals and society.| The Smalley Creative Blog
We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Yetter (she/her) into a brand new part-time position as the Reuse Bend Coordinator. In this role, Emma will be helping implement the Rethink Waste Project’s… The post Welcome Emma, Reuse Bend Coordinator appeared first on The Environmental Center.| The Environmental Center
Abstract This study examines the declining usage lifespan of household consumer durables in the United States between 1970 and 2018, situating the phenomenon within a heterodox political economy framework. While mainstream economic narratives attribute the rising rate of consumer durable waste over this time to “overconsumption” driven by consumer materialism, this study challenges that perspective […] The post Dillon, ‘Earning through Obsolescence’ appeared first on Capital As Power.| Capital As Power
Fox 8 in New Orleans ran a story last night about the budding crisis Louisiana’s public TV and radio stations are about to face if Sen. John Kennedy gets his way and some $500 million in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is struck from the federal budget. A proposed bill in Congress is […]| The Hayride
Shoes are a necessity of life, and they can be beautiful to own. But the global problem of shoe waste has reached a point where we can no longer ignore it.| unsustainable
Sustainable Fashion’s Rise Against Fast Fashion| unsustainable
by Kathy Zhang In May of 2021, I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a combined degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Art. I joined sustainability efforts on campus as a second-year student, at first emphasizing trash, compost, and recycling. I felt especially passionate about my recycling initiatives at the housing [...] Read More »| Discard Studies
We have news about the Discard Studies editorial team: after a decade of inspired and dedicated leadership, Max Liboiron is stepping down. While we are sorry for their departure, we are delighted to introduce two newcomers. Collaborating editor Jesi Cruz Taylor is an activist, scholar, and widely published journalist who engages deeply with institutional and [...] Read More »| Discard Studies
My good friend Matt and I graduated college the same year. I went off into the work world and he headed for a graduate degree program in nuclear engineering. Much of the research effort in nuclear engineering is centered around developing sustainable fusion technology. Matt quickly realized that something was off. So he went to… Continue reading The Emperor’s New Clothes→| Righteous IT
A glossary of organizations, certifications, NGOs, ethical movements, technical terms, and jargon associated with sustainable fashion.| unsustainable
This article explores some ethical, effective, and sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic for picnics, personal care, beauty, and everyday life.| unsustainable
Plastic seems to be everywhere. In this podcast, Naturally Speaking’s Dr Keila Meginnis, Dr Lucy Gilbert, and Eleni Christoforou, joined by Institute researcher Rachel Francoeur, meet to discuss and explore different areas of research around plastics. The unfortunate truth is that plastic is having effects in almost every ecosystem on our planet. Tune in to […]| Naturally Speaking
Who pays for the end-of-life treatment and the environmental impacts of vehicles? We explore how the new EU law on vehicles can increase accountability within the automotive sector through Extended Producer Responsibility.| META
At its core, optimizing EPR is about leveraging the power of markets.| Canada's Ecofiscal Commission
Artist Kaitlin Pomerantz is on a mission to repurpose the unused, forgotten fragments that glue society together| Scienceline
© www.viewsoftheworld.net The European Waste Framework Directive sets a target of 50 per cent of municipal waste to be prepared for reuse and recycling by 2020 in the European Union. With that year approaching, a look at the most recent European-wide statistics … Continue reading → The post Waste and recycling in Europe was written by Benjamin Hennig and published on Views of the World. If you enjoyed this, you might want to follow me on Twitter or Facebook. - publication on other websit...| Views of the World
Hempcrete has a vast potential for environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the problematic Plain Concrete. Ellen takes us for a closer look.| unsustainable
This comprehensive guide to sustainable fabric breaks down all the options, considering the cost, to the environment and to us, of production and disposal.| unsustainable
This deep dive into artificial turf looks at the history and chemical composition of this ubiquitous creation, as well as its health and environmental impacts.| unsustainable
What does organic mean when it relates to produce? We explore the agricultural usage of the term 'organic', and the differences from conventional farming.| unsustainable
REAC’s Plastic Remanufacture Project encourages rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to launch plastic recycling businesses.| Watershed Sentinel
I was listening to Alie Ward’s delightful + insightful Ologies podcast the other day — an older episode about ocean health with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. There are a million reasons to listen, and to do more to help our marine ecology, but there was one startling statistic Dr. Johnson dropped that I hope will haunt you... Continue Reading The post 10 ways to use less plastic at home appeared first on House and Hammer.| House and Hammer
The use of single-use plastic was an issue for Zlarin. They were costly for business owners and would have visual impacts on the island when discarded. The first goal was thus to reduce single-use plastic items in particular and plastics in general. The plastic-free initiative came from the association Tatavaka and a group of people […] The post Becoming a plastic-free island appeared first on SMILO.| SMILO
On the Levant island, off Hyères south of France, the syndicate of co-owners of Héliopolis set up a new system of green waste management with the support of SMILO and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The new system is based on shredding, instead of burning this waste on the island. The post A shredder to better manage green waste on the Levant island appeared first on SMILO.| SMILO
“Enigmatic chemical reactions” have broken out underground inside two Los Angeles-area landfills, according to the L.A. Times. These “highly unusual reactions at Los Angeles County’s two largest la…| BLDGBLOG
“Enigmatic chemical reactions” have broken out underground inside two Los Angeles-area landfills, according to the L.A. Times. These “highly unusual reactions at Los Angeles County’s two largest la…| BLDGBLOG
A gathering of excerpts, or a botanical reading practice, in conversation with Gudrun Lock's Shoreham Repository and the edges of a truck and trainyard complex in Northeast Minneapolis| Mn Artists
Some tips to have a greener Christmas. There are many actions that can be taken to reduce your impact this Christmas.| Circular Ecology
Le développement agile est une exploration. Le sprint est un temps d'exploration des solutions. Et si le résultat n’est pas utilisable ?| Constantin Guay