Americans dispose of more than 700 billion pounds of paper, glass, plastic, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics and other refuse annually.

Eco-friendly Ways To Reuse And Recycle Books And Magazines
As more and more old-growth trees are cut down, and we face the reality of having to wait close to 100 years or more to replace them, the need to recycle paper becomes increasingly important.

Paper, of course, includes books and magazines. Although paper products are nearly 100% biodegradable, it is pointless to send these resources to the dump to rot in the landfill when we can recycle and reuse them.

More than any other material we hope to recycle, books and magazines represent knowledge. We find wisdom in the pages of old books, and learn about culture in the pages of old magazines. Because of these factors, the best thing to do with old books and magazines is pass them on.

Your local library or college library will accept donations of old books, and sometimes magazines in good shape. This allows other people to benefit from the publication as well. Once you have enjoyed your book, donate it to a library rather than letting it sit on a shelf to collect dust.

Start the new year off right by resolving to begin or expand your recycling and your contribution to an evironmentally friendly lifestyle. Find ideas for recycling resolutions.

How to Be a Green Student
College gives students a chance to start fresh and make positive changes in their lives. So why don’t you make one of those changes a commitment to living a more eco friendly life? It’s not difficult to go green, even with the limited resources college students have. Here are some of the things you can do to make a difference.

Find out what your school offers for recycling. Many schools have recycling initiatives, with special bins, composting, and commuting programs. You may be surprised to find out what is already available for you to use. If you find that your school is lacking, talk to administrators about what needs to be done to improve your school’s eco-profile.

Today the environmental impact of old computers, computer related parts and other electronic goods is a serious growing concern. There are so many computer Organizations who are ready to deal with old and damaged computers. They are ready to accept all types of obsolete and working computer equipments such as CRT monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines, etc. regardless of their age and condition. They also help in recycling the printer ink cartridges, laser toners, etc. ...

There are ways to preserve memories while respecting the environment--and that's good news for the growing number of American scrapbookers.

While attending language school in Mexico a number of years ago, I was suddenly hit with the idea that I could live without much of what I had been obsessively acquiring and consuming in the states. I had two weeks worth of clothes with me that seemed to be serving me well as I washed and wore them for months. I rarely watched television and never saw a computer, instead choosing to read, take a swim, or socialize with others. I never stepped foot in a supermarket and instead...

This article tells the reader available products to help conserve the planet while looking stylish.

Each spring, millions of volunteers rally for the nation's largest annual community improvement program. It's a great way to enjoy some fresh air, spend quality time with the family, meet new friends and make a difference in your community's environment.

Most of us feel guilty if we do not take the trouble to wash and sort all those reusable plastics, papers and tins. We do this to avoid throwing them in the bin which then ends up in the landfill sites around the country. But how useful is recycling and can it really solve the "waste crisis"? UK households generate a staggering thirty million tonnes of rubbish a year, of which sixty per cent comes from packaging. There has been a lot of publicity recently about waste that ...

Authors, Dave & Lillian Brummet, discuss their book Trash Talk - why they chose to write the book, how it will make a real and visible difference for the individual, and the early development of the book. This Author Interview piece will be helpful for new authors and those interested in how a book is concieved of.

To reduce climate change we need both adults and children to become greener and to think more about the environment. The question is how do we engage children and pull them away from the TV and Play station and promote a sense of citizenship and environmental responsibility in them? Companies often have environmental policies where they recycle waster paper, ink cartridges and have energy saving stickers at the switches to remind people to switch off the lights. Companies ...

Global warming is one of the most challenging environmental problems in existence today. It threatens the health of the earth’s inhabitants and the world’s economies every day. With global warming comes longer and more intense heat waves and storms. Along with those climate changes, come more pests which in turn can carry devastating diseases.

The mark you leave on the environment is now commonly known as your Carbon Footprint. Making minor changes in your everyday office life can make a massive difference to the environment.

Teachers, parents and students have found a way to say goodbye to homework (at least to old homework): They recycle it.