Articles related to "Solid Waste"

A new form of waste disposal - plasma gasification - may provide municipalities with an efficient, quiet and clean way to dispose of their solid waste.

Join the Ocean Conservancy in their annual International Coastal Cleanup and do something positive to reduce marine debris.

Trash cans continue to enlarge as the amount of municipal solid waste increases. Yet, when compared to a few decades ago, statistics reflect a greener attitude.

Marine debris poses a danger to the ocean and coastal environment. Boaters can learn more about reducing maritime pollution at the NOAA Marine Debris 101 website

Boaters and marina operators can make a difference in protecting our natural resources. Learn about operation and maintenance practices that contribute to clean marinas.

Recycling is the most important of the three R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Recycling Paper, aluminum, glass and plastic produce large savings in energy and materials.

One of the most plentiful alternative energy sources is biomass energy. It is plentiful, renewable and also recovers and recycles waste and waste by-products.

Yard waste makes up as high as 30 percent of the solid waste of most municipalities in North America. Food waste makes up another nine percent. Composting uses this mater

A composting marine toilet is odor free, simple to use and maintain. It uses no water or chemicals and costs less than the holding tank and flush toilet combination.

Shopping by the green factor of the companies who manufacturer goods or provide services can positively impact the environment.

Having a dog door and training a puppy to go outside to use the bathroom can be difficult. Dog training pads and litter boxes can make training a puppy much easier.

Efforts are being introduced in Scotland to reduce marine debris and litter through the Fishing for Litter program.

Jetwing Vil Uyana, the one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel set amid wetlands in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka, with a view to Sigiriya Rock, is nature and family friendly.

In Accra, the Capital of Ghana, there are three main issues contributing to an enormous waste problem: privatization, rural to urban migration, and a strong urban bias.

Plastic debris pollutes our marine environment and harms wildlife that depend on clean surroundings to prosper. Boaters can do something about it.

Every so often, users of cloth diapers may encounter diaper rash or persistent diaper odors that aren't removed with their regular washing routine.

Here are ten ways boaters can reduce their effect on the environment and support clean boating practices.

Organizations interested in keeping Alaska's harbors clean and protecting the environment have crafted a guide for harbormasters and boaters to help keep things green.

Good hull preparation can reduce bottom painting costs and impacts to the environment.

Learn the basics of clean, safe and eco-friendly best boat practices in free PDF and book, from the Alaska Marine Advisory Program.

Sailing regattas can improve their stewardship of the marine waters and avoid additional governmental regulation by adopting voluntarily green sailing standards.

Colon detoxification can be undertaken through proper diet, fasting, enemas and herbal treatments.

What are some ways you can help the environment by making small changes in your home? Read more ... because being green also means saving green (money!).

Boaters and their home marinas can totally prevent contamination problems caused by lead-acid batteries. Following Best Management Practices and recycling are key.

Hong Kong remains a monument to consumerism, but there is a growing awareness in this Special Administrative Region of China of the need to protect the environment.

Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.

Autoclave is a device used to sterilize medical supplies and equipment above their boiling point, and is an indispensable part of every doctor's office and hospital.

A self-cleaning litter box is at the top of the list for the kitty (or cat owner) who has everything. How do automatic cat litter boxes work? Which litter is used?

Diadema setosum, also known commonly as the Hatpin Urchin or Black Longspine Urchin, is an excellent addition to a mature reef tank.

Composting is man's way of letting nature do its thing, only faster. Tumbling composters allow the user to rotate the compost easily, which speeds up decomposition.

Baking soda and Spot Shot will completely clean most pet vomit stains from carpeting. Follow up with a water rinse and your carpet will look and smell fresh.

Composting is the making of soil through a process that emulates nature.

A guide to useful online calculators that let you determine your lifestyle's impact on the environment and natural resources.

The next time you're sitting on a toilet, consider that you are about to flush away a valuable source of energy.

What happens to the environment when electronic devices outlive their usefulness and are considered trash?

Practical standards and best practices are available to boating organizations interested preserving the recreational boating industry on a sustainable basis.

Here are parenting tips for those weighing the extra work involved in a pocket cloth diaper package. Fortunately, it turns out to be less than most might imagine

WIth a growing awareness of how important it is to recycle computers, there are now numerous ways to recycle or donate a used computer.

A fine handed out in NZ to a visiting yachtie, accused of dumping raw sewage, has highlighted a problem. Boats discharging sewage close to land can create major issues.

Green building is a holistic way of thinking. In every aspect of the word "green" now must take in account the environment, economy, and the society as a whole.

With astronauts aboard NASA's most recent shuttle mission happily drinking recycled urine, and India about to launch a soft drink made from cow urine, are we missing out?

A cheap and easy alternative to larger pools, wading pools can pose their own maintenance challenges for owners, but it's not as difficult as it may seem.

Identifying factors contributing to nonpoint source pollution means there are ways boaters and marinas can eliminate or reduce contaminants to the water

Nuclear radiation has great potential for destruction. But engineers and scientists have harnessed the power of atomic forces for a wide range of uses to help humanity.

Recycling programs, such as curbside recycling and drop off centers, reduce household waste. Problems with recycling programs can reduce the rate of recycling.

The Abel Tasman National Park is pristine in every respect. The sea is so clear kayaks appear to float in a void and the beach sand has a crisp golden glow.

Cloth diapers are as easy to use as disposables, but cost less in the long run, contribute less waste to landfills, and contain less chemicals that could harm baby.

There are many things boaters can do to reduce the impact they have on the marine environment and become greener sailors.

Compost provides a wealth of nutrients and organic matter for use in soil amendments for home gardens. Plants will be stronger and healthier when composting is used.

When better than springtime to find ways to help the environment? Who doesn't want clean air to breathe, pristine lakes to fish in, and a few more dollars in the bank?