“There are millions of workers involved in informal industries like plastic recycling—from the Dharavi slums of India to the Baseco slums in the …
Waste carting in NYC doesn’t look green to him
New York City haulers continue to grossly underperform on recycling. In fact, Mr. T Carting just submitted data to New York state showing that his …
Uncertainty reigns over uture of Darwin’s popular Shoal Bay Tip Shop
Darwin Council appears no closer to finding a new long-term operator for the popular recycled goods store after an unsuccessful expression of interest …
Council member McGee is right to object to curbside composting
The entire population of Athens could walk their compost buckets to their back or side yards, or their apartment’s designated compost area, creating far …
Virginia Tech chemistry professor aims to harvest sun’s energy to power civilization
However, it will provide the foundation for renewable energy that’s both affordable and efficient. “Chemists lay the groundwork so engineers can bring …
Childs Elementary’s rain garden a beautiful solution to puddle problem
While it is certainly the largest project she’s worked on for the school, it’s not the first: Last year, she helped install a composting system after students …
New battery tech helps the quest for better renewable energy storage
US researchers have made progress in the design of a safe, sustainable and economical alternative battery technology for renewable energy storage.
California utilities, solar developers advocate dialogue on new solar mandate
The California Energy Commission approved the 2019 Building Energy Code May 9, requiring renewable energy access for all new residential homes …
Huge renewable project halted, hundreds of potential jobs gone
North Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited announced a “halt” to its sugar cane based renewable energy facility project. The facility was to …
NSW Greens MP backs bill for minimum solar feed-in tariff
The Greens’ Renewable Energy spokesperson Tamara Smith says the ‘Electricity Supply Amendment (Fair Price for Solar and Other Renewable …