Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Why should you care? Disposable plastic items don’t biodegrade. They just…
Category: Recycling
Refurbished for the Planet
Dear EarthTalk: Is buying refurbished electronics better for the planet than buying brand new ones? — Peter Behr, Chicago, IL According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world produces some 50 million tons of electronic waste each year, and the figure is increasing. Meanwhile, only 20 percent of this electronic waste is disposed…
Solar Waste
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How are we going to deal with all the waste when the solar panels everyone is putting up now wear out in 20-30 years? — Paul B., Chevy Chase, MD When purchasing green alternatives for home power generation, there are many features that the…
What’s Biden Doing Re: Climate?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is the Biden administration doing to fight climate change? — W., Seattle, WA
More Sustainable Food Packaging
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s new in food packaging to make it more sustainable? – E.C., Bern, NC
Join the Count Us In Campaign
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is the Count Us In campaign all about and how does it differ from other efforts to help us rein in carbon emissions? — P. Stout, Anchorage, AK Count Us In is a global movement of people and organizations committed to getting individuals…
Bottle Caps Too Small For Recycling
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that you shouldn’t put plastic bottle caps that are less than three inches wide in diameter into the recycling bin? — Bill S., Grafton, VT
