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Checking in on the Plastiki

The Plastiki is about half way to its final destination and has just finished a brief stop on Christmas Island.  If you have not heard about the Plastiki, here is a article I wrote right after they set sail.  Now they are about 3600 miles into their journey and are still working on their ultimate [...]

Global Climate Change Report

The indicators in this report present compelling evidence that the composition of the
atmosphere and many fundamental measures of climate in the United States are changing.
These changes include rising air and water temperatures, more heavy precipitation,
and, over the last several decades, more frequent heat waves and intense Atlantic hurricanes.
Assessment reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate [...]

Composting at Work

Last week at work, I had a great surprise during lunch.   When I finished my lunch, I started to throw out my orange peal and found a new trash can.  But this one wasn’t going straight to the landfill.  We have recycling bins at work, but this latest effort is an industrial composting program.  These [...]

The Simpson's go Green, can We?

You always know when a trend really sets in when it shows up on the Simpsons and last week’s new episode was no exception.  The entire episode was dedicated to going green, and I thought that overall, they did a great job.  Starting with Homer’s attempt to go off the grid and live off of [...]

Make Commuting by Bike Easier

Since the days are starting to get longer and warmer, it is time to reevaluate your commute to work.  Biking to work is a great way to get a little exercise while reducing your impact.  This can be a daunting task, but it is doable, and once you start, I think you will really enjoy [...]

Save The Beers

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I pride myself in being a Beer connoisseur of sorts. At least, I love to brew my own, so this story almost made me weep…  Two employees of the Columbia, Missouri Solid Waste Department made news by saving 50 cases of beer from the landfill.  Over [...]