Creative Solutions That Save Waste

Large venue composting and recycling ...

   San Francisco just implemented mandatory composting and recycling.  Under the new policy, there are no rebates on trash disposal.  Instead, local sanitary services give ... read more
Submitted By: templesf
yearly savings: $20,000
  • 60,000 lbs

The answer for a used computer

We take in used desk and laptop computers. We refresh them, install a new OS that is customized to their age, add some games(both educational and regular), alot of music(the childs favorite&nb... read more
Submitted By: laptopsoflove
yearly savings: $181
  • 18,950 lbs
  • 251 kWh

Recycle your Sonys!

Sony Does the Time Warp Again to Promote Recyclingby Jasmin Malik Chua, Jersey City, USA Wondering why that Sony commercial is trying to sell you a bulky cassette-tape deck from the '70s? The ... read more
Submitted By: Missa
yearly savings: $0
  • 18,000 lbs

Use Cloth Diapers instead of Disposable

Disposable diapers were initially heralded as a major step towards freedom for mothers. However, many wise moms are returning to cloth diapers in the face of new information about the risks of... read more
Submitted By: dcaronna
yearly savings: $50
  • 4,000 lbs

Green Your Business

One of the best ways I've found to really dive and learn various aspects about sustainability, especially with regards to business, is to start your own Green company. Or, if you've already do... read more
Submitted By: jediwright
yearly savings: $1,500
  • 1,000 lbs
  • 20,000 gal

Eat Less Meat

Switching to a plant based diet is the one change that will immediately have a positive impact on yourself and the enviornment around you. Raising meat for food (livestock) is an environmental... read more
Submitted By: DAVEC
yearly savings: $500
  • 980 lbs
  • 98,000 gal

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