Plastics » Eco Solutions

Nurse starts ‘blue wrap’ recycling program

mckaym — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:07:42 +0000

Thanks to one nurses efforts, Kaiser Roseville Medical Center now recycles 2,500 pounds a month of heavy-duty plastic material.

Is Plastic the Answer for California’s Forests?

mckaym — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:17:04 +0000

The Waterboxx works to beat traditional irrigation by only filtering in safe water.

Today’s Recyclable Styles

mckaym — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:15:15 +0000

A new shoe brand shows that plastic styles are more fashionable and ethical.

Student Spearheads Recycling Program

mckaym — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:12:52 +0000

One ten-year old takes recycling into his own hands.

Teams Arrive in Recycled Plastic Jerseys

mckaym — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:08:09 +0000

Many football associations take to the world’s field in recycled plastic jerseys.

Tips to Recycle More of the Plastics You Use

mckaym — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:03:32 +0000

Bottles in the Bin – In addition to milk jugs and beverage bottles, remember to recycle bottles from salad dressing, cooking oil and condiments; food jars from peanut butter and mayonnaise; bottles from shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, fabric softener and household cleaners.

Bag It! – You can recycle plastic bags at many major grocery store chains. Remember to include your grocery and retail bags, newspaper bags, dry cleaning bags, and wraps from bread, bathroom tissue, paper towels, beverage cases, diapers and baby wipes.

Snip the Zip – Sealable plastic food storage and freezer bags can be recycled at the same major grocery stores that collect plastic bags. Remember to remove the sealing mechanism or zipper and be sure bags are clean (no food remnants) and dry.

Containers, Cups and Lids – More and more communities are recycling plastic containers in addition to bottles. Check your community’s website or with your local grocer to see if they collect yogurt cups, butter tubs, delicontainers, lids and other plastics.

For Airports and Airlines, Creative Recycling Brings Cost Savings

mckaym — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:22:02 +0000

Airports and airlines have learned that recycling can help the planet, and their bottom line.

AriZona Iced Tea Gets a New Recycled Look

mckaym — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:20:48 +0000

The new bottle is 20% lighter than AriZona Iced Tea’s old bottle and packs nearly 350 more bottles to a pallet.

Local Student Turns Recycling Hero

mckaym — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:44:29 +0000

An elementary school students makes good on her promise of increasing recycling in her community.

Shanghai World Expo Highlights Innovative Uses of Building Materials

mckaym — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:26:18 +0000

Many of the pavilions at the Expo are promoting new developments and environmentally friendly materials, including plastic.