Can Plastic-Loving Bacteria Reduce Plastic Waste in Landfills?
According to an article by Eva Botkin-Kowacki in the March 10, 2016 issue of The Christian Science Monitor, it appears that there was a bacterium that consumes plastic discovered inside a […]
Save the Frogs, Save the World
I became aware of the need to protect our frogs when I read about how pesticides have been traveling from 50 to 100 miles to cause problems when they are […]
Chicago’s Peterson Garden Project
What happens when you have a vacant lot in a city? Rather than leave the space empty, North Chicago is turning vacant lots into pop-up gardens. According to a Nation […]
Why are Tons of Oyster Shells Being Dumped Onto Louisiana’s Coast?
On NationSwell a couple of years ago, they posed the question, “Why are Tons of Oyster Shells Being Dumped Onto Louisiana’s Coast?” Little did I know, oyster shells are being […]
Recycling Confusion? Refresh Your Understanding of the Basics
It can be difficult to know what items you can and can’t recycle. Can you or can’t you recycle glossy paper? Are tin cans able to go into the recycling […]
Get Involved: Petitions – Starbucks: Change from Plastic to Biodegradable
I love my coffee fix as much as the next person, but what I don’t love is the amount of waste grabbing coffee on a daily basis creates. Sure, […]
Success Story: T. Jackson Kaguri and the Nyaka AIDS Foundation
It’s always an inspiration when someone overcomes extreme adversity to go on to be successful and help others who are struggling. When I had the amazing opportunity to talk to […]