In a world where sustainability and luxury often seem like opposing forces, there are a handful of artisan brands that are proving the two can coexist.| unsustainable
Something people often overlook is that some rubber flooring started as old tires. Instead of ending up in a landfill, it becomes a playground or running track.| unsustainable
As conscious consumers and eco-minded designers look closer at every material choice, the story of ceramic tile becomes both inspiring and complex.| unsustainable
A growing wave of sustainable brands are proving that school uniforms can be durable, eco-friendly, and last through multiple school years and multiple kids.| unsustainable
Lawns are evolving from thirsty, uniform turf to biodiverse, tech-driven green spaces that conserve water, cut emissions, and nurture local ecosystems.| unsustainable
The challenge is no longer about serving good food — it’s about creating memorable, inclusive entertaining experiences that respect people and the planet.| unsustainable
In the northern suburbs of Sydney, Australia, Adam Bushell has saved about $10 a month in waste collection fees since his local council swapped flat fees for a “pay-as-you-throw” system four years ago. While recycling is collected free of charge, microchipped bins for general waste are weighed, and households receive... The post ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ Helps Cities Cut Waste And Citizens Save Cash appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
Here is how you can make use of all that garden waste and do something postive with it. Call Gecko Green with more tips and tricks!| Gecko Green Lawn Care & Pest Control
Holtec International described an “untenable path forward for used fuel storage in New Mexico” as it walked away from the proposal to temporarily hold spent fuel from commercial nuclear power plants across the nation.| Power Engineering
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Brian Phillips, the creator of Porch Swing, to ask him some questions and learn more. If you aren’t familiar with…| The Environmental Center
The establishment of well-intentioned programs that fail to achieve their objectives and waste taxpayer dollars is an unfortunately frequent occurrence in the| Citizens Against Government Waste
If you transport waste or buy, sell or dispose of waste - or arrange for someone else to do so - you must register with the Environment Agency.| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Ethical sourcing matters in both slow fashion and fine jewelry. Conflict-free diamonds protect people and communities.| unsustainable
The way we produce and use materials affects the world’s biggest challenges: climate change, waste pollution, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.| 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
In this blog, Hampshire police officer PC Terry Read shares how police teams in Hampshire have pooled their skills and collaborated with partners to target countryside crime including fly-tipping.| Creating a better place
Over the years, Lake Malawi, the fourth largest fresh water lake in the world by volume, has been losing fish stocks at alarming levels.| unsustainable
This blog delves into different aspects of lifestyle choices, from creating restful spaces at home to rethinking beauty and aesthetics with an ethical lens.| unsustainable
The transformation from waste to wow shows that sustainability is not a limitation but an opportunity. Marketing can capture attention but also be sustainable.| unsustainable
Waste-to-energy (WTE) systems and landfill diversion programs: Businesses are learning to extract electricity, heat, or reusable inputs from waste materials.| unsustainable
The initial investment will be for the construction of a facility to recycle used nuclear fuel into fuel for fast reactors like Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse.| Power Engineering
If you’re thinking of picking up a lab-grown diamond tennis bracelet, we’ve put together a guide with some handy tips.| unsustainable
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The way you document your efforts matters because it shapes how people understand and connect with your story.| unsustainable
Whether you’re focused on social justice, sustainability, or community development, these fundraising platforms will empower your mission to reach new heights.| unsustainable
Next month we are taking part in the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo at Birmingham NEC on 17-18 September. You will be able to meet us on our exhibition stand in Hall 19 (Recycling Services Section) stand RS-E144 where our …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
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
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
How 3D printed food may be the future's answer to food insecurity, balanced nutrition, and more.| unsustainable
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
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
Should I be scrubbing my Skippy’s jar or not? Experts weigh in on whether cleaning containers before putting them in the recycling helps.| Scienceline
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
The practice of urban mining has encouraged sustainability-minded people to think differently about sourcing construction materials. Explore more.| unsustainable
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
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
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
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
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