We always hear that plastic is bad for the environment, and yet we haven’t stopped producing waste out of single-use plastic materials. The metal straw revolution and bring-your-own-coffee-tumbler campaign may be underway, but Canadians continue to produce millions in plastic waste — most notably, plastic water bottles. While some of the plastics we throw out […]
The Pacific garbage patch is a good example of the several swirling garbage zones in the oceans where all kinds of trash—including plastics, glass bottles, cigarette butts, and mattresses—end up. Although these trash patches don’t necessarily manifest as visible piles of floating garbage in the water, the mere fact that so much trash ended up […]
Over the last decade, recycling has emerged as one of the most important weapons in the fight against global warming and climate change. Recycling saves energy, reduces deforestation, minimizes greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, and encourages the production of more energy efficient products. Everyone can participate in the available programs at the household, community, and […]
Proper waste removal is critical to conserving the environment and promoting public health. It involves the disposal of products and substances that you no longer have use for in a safe and efficient manner. With proper waste management, the solid wastes are treated, allowing for some of the items that don’t belong in the trash […]
