Today the whole periodic table is practically used by society, and many of the considered “critical” or “rare” elements are used in green technologies.
Letter: Much needed recycling information
I want to thank the Star for the excellent coverage lately about recycling. The education will benefit the community. I am making a concerted effort to …
Letter: Tips for better recycling, water use
Re: the Sept. 15 letter to the editor “Recycling should be a dry subject.” OK, now I’m mad. A recent letter complained about cleaning recyclables …
Devon proposes county’s first water recycling plant near Bill
Converse County could see its first water recycling facility next year. “It’s something that the commissioners and companies and just people on the …
Blalock Recycling Center to reopen with changes
The Blalock Road Recycling Center will reopen next week after its four-week closure related to a law enforcement investigation last month, the …
Boaz to move recycling trailer
The Boaz Street Department recently decided to move the recycling trailer, located at 502 Sparks Avenue, to the department building, located at 1120 …
Lobbying efforts expand to promote recycling
Plastics industry interests are lobbying Washington politicians to fund recycling infrastructure projects, a new area of focus for groups that have …
Appliance maker details its use of recycled plastics
Grundig announced it is using recycled plastics from three sources: recycled appliances processed in its parent company’s recycling facilities, PET …
Carter-Finley Composts bring environmental sustainability to athletic events
The NC State program, Carter-Finley Composts, is promoting environmental sustainability during sporting events with compost stations inside of …
Colorado Springs Utilities increases commitment to renewable energy with solar purchase …
Colorado Springs Utilities will generate more than a fifth of its electricity with solar power after 150 megawatts of renewable energy are added to its …