Look, I know it’s not their fault, and maybe I am reading more into their body language than what is really there but… Still, it is hard to totally dismiss the deep sighs, the rolling of the eyes, the wide-eyed looks, and the downright ignoring of my request. The cashiers at the grocery store seemingly... Continue Reading →
From Linear to Circular – Exploring the Concept of Circular Economy.
This week’s article will again focus on potential solutions to our waste management problems in the US. We will explore the idea of a Circular Economy and compare it to what we currently have. I will also provide a few links to organizations dedicated to bringing about this sustainable idea. What is a Circular Economy?... Continue Reading →
From Despair to Hope. Recycling Schemes That Work.
This week’s article is about examples of successful recycling programs. Corporations have created unimaginable piles of garbage. We have gleefully participated as consumers. This story will help illustrate that there are pathways out of this mess. Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com We’ve spent a few weeks exploring the dangers of packaging, plastics, synthetic fibers,... Continue Reading →
From Solar Panels to Silica, Silver, Aluminum, and Most Likely More Trash.
Another reader request. Can we recycle solar panels? This is a rather interesting and timely question. We have been exploring plastic production’s impact on the environment, our health, and society. The lesson learned was one of basic common sense. An Environmental first principal. You know like “There is No Away.” Photo by Yogendra Singh on... Continue Reading →
From Plastic to Less Plastic
My daughter uses reusable plastic containers for her shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. They come in medium-sized baggies of moderate thickness. Each is full of products and capped with a twist top. They come with a return addressed envelope. When you have exhausted the contents, you simply place them in the brown envelope and return... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Glass
There is more to this week’s article than the title might imply. Yes, we will discuss how glass is made. That, after all, was a reader suggestion. I decided to explore this topic at this time as a follow-up to the article about recycling. It makes sense that we consider glass as an alternative to... Continue Reading →
From Plastic to Recycling Bin To????
Out of sight, out of mind. Compartmentalization. Only dealing with variables that are under your control. Rationalization. Photo by Nu00f6el Puebla on Pexels.com These are just some reasons we don’t run around all day, pointing out all the problems we see in the world around us. We know we’re burning fossil fuels and producing vast... Continue Reading →