EnviroHumanImpact

Showcase of overlooked environment-related news stories from the past week.

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How do I recycle my CFL Light Bulb?
My compact fluorescent bulbs are still going strong over two years into their use, so I have not tried out the new recycling program at Home Depot, nor have I gone to look.  However, it seems as simple as dropping them off in a bin, perhaps with some [...]

Sustainability regarding both energy and commodity consumption has to be more of an issue in the upcoming presidential and congressional elections. Whether you are paying record prices for gas (hopefully you consider using public transit if it’s available and you do not already) or you see the price of pretty much everything creep up [...]

You know that feeling after a worm takes a huge dump? Awesome!
Actually, let’s talk about many many worms pooping lots of little bits to make a product called, “Worm Poop.” Disgusting? Look for it at your Home Depot!
TerraCycle is a young company started by two Princeton dropouts, Co-founders Tom Szaky and Jon Beyer, [...]

We reported a story not long ago about how drivers are driving less than they were last year, due much to the higher cost of fuel. Now, with a barrel of oil costing almost $140, gas prices are unlikely to go down. And along with it, expect skyrocketing costs of energy in general, [...]

One day at work I was heading down the elevator when the doors opened up on another tenant’s floor. I could not help but notice a leather desk chair in perfect condition (at least to the naked eye). It had two neon orange tags on it to signify that it was in the [...]