Tag archives for recycling
Alternatives to Plastic
Plastic pollution has unfortunately become one of the most pressing environmental issues in our current society. The widespread use of plastic, specifically single-use plastics, has resulted in environmental degradation...
Inspection Failure at USF: Waste Sorting Mistakes Revealed
USF’s Waste Sorting Audit Reveals Areas for Growth USF disposes about 2.1 million pounds of waste annually, the equivalent of 12 Space Shuttle Endeavors or 160 African bush elephants....
How different societies manage waste
Waste management has always been a part of many societies since waste is not a problem we can overlook. Throughout history we have seen how improper waste management has...
Five Simple Ways to Reduce Waste on Campus: Your Guide to a Greener Semester!
As the Fall 2024 semester kicks off and students flock back to campus, it’s the perfect moment to pause and think about how we can all pitch in to...
Your triple A’s don’t belong in the compost… and other tips for e-waste disposal!
What are you supposed to do with dead lightbulbs? What about old phones? Even items that pop-up more frequently, like dead batteries or random electrical cords – do you...
The Journey to Recology
Recology operates within Northern California and serves this area by processing landfill, recycling, and compost waste from San Francisco residents and businesses. The iconic three bin system has become...
Cultivating Green Consumerism
With rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, and extreme weather changes, consumers are starting to be more mindful about their choices, particularly their lifestyle. The pandemic forced people to be...
The Truth Behind Recycling
Introduction I remember learning how to recycle sometime during elementary school, sitting crisscross applesauce in the multi-purpose room listening to adults sing over and over, “Reduce, Resue, Recycle!” And...