by ejcap-admin | Jun 3, 2024 | Community Engagement
The aim of Zero Waste Week is reduce landfill waste,[5] increase recycling and encourage people to participate in the circular economy.[6] A Zero Waste Week campaign runs predominantly on social media and the internet and aim to reach people who want to reduce their...
by ejcap-admin | Jun 3, 2024 | Photos
The Last Beach Clean Up and Beyond Plastics’ report “The Real Truth About the U.S. Plastics Recycling Rate” documents a recycling rate of just 5-6% for post-consumer plastic waste in the U.S. for 2021. The report also reveals that while plastics recycling is on the...
by ejcap-admin | Jun 3, 2024 | Photos
How to Choose a Compost Bin When choosing a compost bin, you have to think about how you plan to use the compost and how much you need. There are many styles of compost bins to choose from. On the small end of the spectrum, kitchen composters are small, streamlined,...
by ejcap-admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Community Engagement
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network)[1] including 1 billion people in more...
by ejcap-admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Community Engagement
By Chris Baskind | Treehugger.com We’ve all probably been guilty of this recycling no-no at least once — discarding a disposable coffee cup or food takeout container in our bin. While you may be thinking you’re doing your part to help, your optimistic...
