Environmental Health

Since hand dryers first started appearing in public restrooms, people have been debating whether they are better for the environment than using paper towels. Here are some of the facts to...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency claims that 34 percent of solid waste is made up of paper. Half of that paper is then recycled or composted; the rest ends up in landfills, where it...

One of my favorite Chicago Chinese food restaurants always stands over a garbage can, pours the leftover food into a takeout container, and I watch about one-fourth of my food spill in the garbage...

Protecting oneself from bacteria in the home is a huge concern for many. Fortunately, you don't have to spend a ton of money on commercially prepared antibacterial wipes; just make your own at...

One-third of landfill waste is created from wasted paper. Even paper that is recycled can only be cleaned five to six times before the fibers fail. There are ways to recycle paper that do not...

Paper or plastic? The choice is not just about grocery bags, but about all sorts of containers, from juice boxes to laundry detergent. There are drawbacks to both kinds, and consumers often choose...

Grocery shoppers are faced with the question, "Paper or plastic?" It would be nice if the case was clear so that we didn't have to make the decision at all. Unfortunately, it's not so simple. ...

Think of all the trash your family takes out every week. It adds up. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA,) without recycling, a family of four throws away about 2,000 pounds of...

Paper purchasing can seem like a simple, routine task, but now that environmental concerns have come into the picture, the process can be much more complicated. The guide below can help you sort...

What is a carbon footprint? Clayton Sandell, in an article for ABC news, defines it as "the measure of the amount of carbon dioxide...that goes into the atmosphere as you go about your daily...

I have said that this is easy and it is. Some people might think it involves too great a personal sacrifice and interferes with their comfort, and that may be so, but the cause is worthy. For...

Mother nature has been tormented by chemicals and pollution. We as humans should show our respect to the planet we live on. Giving back to mother nature can be done in so many simple ways. It will...

As more and more cities and stores ban plastic bags, the use of reusable grocery bags has become a must. The question "paper or plastic" is becoming less prevalent, as savvy consumers adopt the...

We hear a lot about how we can make our homes more environmentally-friendly, but work offices can leave as deep (if not deeper) a foot print on earth. There is so much unnecessary waste and making...

Using discards and old computer parts, you can easily make your own somewhat-functional WWI-style gas mask. It looks impressive and is capable of filtering air, though it will likely have little...

Paper plates are convenient, but the majority of paper plates are the product of trees that have been cut down. Trees have a great environmental impact. They absorb pollutants such as carbon...

Paper products make up the largest amount of trash streams in the United States. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, 83 million tons of paper was wasted in the year 2007....

Methods of paper recycling include shredding and bleaching paper, liquefying the paper, leveling the pulp and drying the smoothed paper. Learn about the screening system in paper recycling with...

Recycled paper is made from shredded up paper that is turned into a liquid pulp, which is in turn smoothed out and dried. Find out how recycled paper can be made at home with help from a solid...

These days, people are finally jumping on the Green wagon. I remember learning how to reuse, recycle and reduce when I was in grade school, but it seems that in recent years it has become a trend....

When you look at a piece of paper, you may not think of where it came from or the impact it has on the environment. Paper is constantly used, and a majority of the time not recycled. By recycling,...

The words "Going Green" can be heard nearly all over the world. On television, in newspapers and magazines, in stores, everywhere! But what exactly does it mean? Most people already...

There are some very simple things you can do to reduce the amount of trash you throw away each day/week/month/year.

Earth is the only planet we have to call home. Since we live here, it is our responsibility to care for our living environment by keeping it clean and reducing pollution. The first Earth Day was...

You've been hearing talk of going GREEN and RECYCLING all year. Now is the time to listen to your inner voice and hop to it! Here are some tips on how to start a recycling habit.

Americans use over 80 million tons of paper and 14 million tons of plastics each year. Strained resources and global warming have prompted many to recycle the most commonly used household and...

Trash covers more than just the garbage you put out in a can every week. It also involves all the items that are part of your life every day, the paper cups, fast-food wrappers, grocery...

Caring for the environment should be a part of all aspects of your life, including time at school. Whether it be for your children or for yourself, there are some easy steps that can be taken to...

We are a society that loves disposable products. Our landfills are overflowing. Every day we throw away things that we can use for another purpose. Here are just a few ideas on how to reuse a...

Green is everywhere you look these days, and for good reason, we need to start taking steps to clean up our land and seas. Here are some simple steps to reduce your waste and will help keep our...

The most commonly recycled cardboard is corrugated. This is the paper that is used to make shipping boxes and, well, "cardboard" boxes. Corrugated cardboard consists of two outer sheets of paper...

While recycling can be very helpful for the environment, precycling can reduce waste before it gets to that point. Precycling is actually preventing and lowering the amount of waste that is...

If you are committed to recycling your newspapers and magazines each week that is great! The more our communities can reuse what has already been made into paper the better our world is. Every...

Farmers of days gone by lived a green life before "going green" became cool. They cultivated the land with their hands, if they weren't fortunate enough to have a mule to pull the plows....

Paper usage is a routine part of life. Every day you blow your nose on a facial tissue, wipe your hands on a paper towel or eat off a paper plate and never give it a second thought. All this...

You can help the environment by reusing paper. Reuse minimizes the amount of trash you produce and conserves resources. Many everyday paper items can be reused and kept out of landfills.

Hand Washing! Wash your hands to keep away germs. Wash your hands for at least 10 to 20 seconds. Rinse your hands and dry them using a paper towel. In a public bathroom use the paper towel to...

Offices always seem to have an abundance of paper laying in the recycling bin. Put the used paper to good use by making blank books out of the cast-off pages. Gather a few tools and start creating...

We ingenious humans are finally applying our minds to discovering ways to reuse our disposable consumer goods before we disappear under mounds of trash. Read on for a few of the many valuable...

Being environmentally friendly does not have to involve a lot of time and energy. In the long run, conservation can help save you time and money as well as preserve the Earth’s natural resources....

Recycling is great for the environment and it's something we all should take part in. You can make a big difference in the quality of the environment when you rally your co-workers to start...

Obviously a paper clip can be recycled or reused for its intended purpose of holding papers together, but there are so many more uses as well. No matter what type of paper clips you have there are...

Even if the closest waterway is hundreds of miles from home, you can take steps to reduce water pollution in rivers, lakes and oceans. By living responsibly and making environmentally sound...