Articles related to "Waste Management"

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.

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.

The vibrant prepackaged foodstuffs in children's lunch boxes are not only detrimental to our environment but may contain substances harmful to kids' health.

E-waste is a growing environmental problem which does not lend itself to traditional waste management solutions. An integrated life cycle approach to e-waste is needed.

There are five options for recycling a junk car: junkyards, scrap metal yards, donate a vehicle, city clean-up days and giving it away.

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

Trekking in Ethiopia requires adoption of responsible travel principles to maintain the fragile natural environment. Here's how to minimize those carbon footprints.

The United States creates nearly 85 million tons of paper waste each year, recycling less than half. Reduced consumption and increased recycling offers a greener future.

An Environmental audit reviews the performance of an organisation against its environmental benchmarks.

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.

Growth stocks selected in March 2008 by screening small cap companies with high projected earnings growth, good returns on equity and assets, and low debt/equity.

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.

The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge,Tennessee, is a storehouse of knowledge about the city's secret history, along with the science of power and energy

Hazardous waste export causes environmental problems in developing countries. The environmental benefits of reducing waste are negated when waste material is exported.

As a leader of luxury class hotels and resorts within the travel and tourism industry, Fairmont was the first to launch a chain-wide environmental program.

Best known for CanPar parcel delivery services, TransForce Income Fund (TIF.UN on TSX) is a well-diversified growth stock that depends heavily on international trade.

Proper tire maintenance saves money by improving fuel economy and reducing tire replacement. Reducing fuel and tire use lowers the generation of greenhouse gasses.

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

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

Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.

A look into deconstruction versus demolition and its impacts on the environment.

Green is on the minds of many businesses, but only a few are implementing green into their business planning.

California's Integrated Waste Management Board asks motorists to check their car owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's recommendations for oil change intervals

Protecting the environment is a cross generational pursuit. Let the classroom policy teach by example with these easy to implement techniques.

Going green is more than just a marketing or public relations message or brand, it is a long-term, through the hard times commitment.

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.

Do you have a dishwasher, stove or washer/dryer on the fritz? How to determine whether you should call a repair person or buy a whole new machine.

Combining the rubber from waste tires and conventional asphalt is an alternative use for tires that keeps them out of landfills and improves public highways.

The contamination at the former Seymour Recycling Corporation Superfund site in Seymour, Indiana has resulted in one of EPA's most successful remedial action plans.

Boaters in the United Kingdom enjoy the support of an environmental stewardship organization called The Green Blue that encourages good ecological boating practices.

Follow these tips to get rid of what didn't sell, and make some money in the process.

A little time spent briefing your passengers in onboard safety procedures will pay handsomely during a true emergency.

The longest continuous corporate supporter of the Olympics, Coca-Cola has been associated with the games since 1928. Interesting facts about Coke and the Games.

Even though Earth Day is recognized only one day of the year, protecting the environment is a year-round responsibility. Here are some ideas to get your family involved.

By changing your light bulbs you'll save money, reduce pollution, improve lighting and feel good about your environmental decisions.

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

Increased use of plastic as a convenience leads to environmental pollution. On land, waste plastic is an eyesore while at sea plastic is a lethal marine pollutant.

New technology breeds electronic obsolescence, creating a growing e-waste environmental problem. Even electronic waste recycling can have negative environmental impacts.

We may love cats, but not their kitty-litter odours. Here are some affordable, biodegradable cat litter options that you can compost or flush.

Organic gardening is even more fun when it's free.

When you practice grasscycling, you can encourage a healthier lawn, save time and money, and benefit the environment by curbing yard waste.

What sectors will see the greatest growth in jobs as the economy shifts to green?

Regardless of your non-profit's purpose, your organization can probably afford to be a little greener.

International travelers visit Africa to appreciate the scenic beauty and diverse wildlife found on this vast continent. How can the environmental impact be minimized?

Students work in groups to "survive" on separate islands in a class simulation. The object of the game is to group problem solve and to get rescued.

Critical thinkers believe that TransForce can recover from a global business downturn complicated by higher oil prices, a soaring loonie & rising interest rates.

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

Joint project provides support for farmers to provide shade-grown coffee from the rainforests of El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas while protecting its environment.

Environmental engineering may be defined as the use of engineering and scientific principles for the improvement of the built and natural environment.

How does work fit into Christian lives? Can believers bring Christianity to work? Is work a curse? What does God say about work, anyway?