Earth Day Primer: Reasons Recyclers Should Oppose Incineration
April 23, 2012
To burn or not to burn? Many instances of trash incineration still occur daily, but isn’t recycling the better option?
Sophia Bennett is a freelance writer based in Eugene, OR. Her work has been featured in more than a dozen magazines, newspapers and blogs. She is a dedicated home recycler, an avid thrift store shopper and a huge compost nerd.
Sophia's other professional experience include six years with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, an internationally recognized leader in the field of nonprofit waste-based business development, and a year as an economic development and recycling coordinator in the U.K. She's volunteered with the Oregon State University Extension Service Compost Specialist program and Willamette Farm and Food Coalition. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, crafts, gardening and spending time with her husband and twin daughters.
April 23, 2012
To burn or not to burn? Many instances of trash incineration still occur daily, but isn’t recycling the better option?
April 20, 2012
This writer gets in the Earth Day spirit by resolving to finish a long-overdue upcycling project.
April 18, 2012
Southern Oregon’s Rogue Community College hosts its third annual Earth Day event, which includes a recycled fashion show and much more fun for the family.
March 23, 2012
A Recyclebank-fueled program is spreading across Nebraska, incentivizing residents to recycle in exchange for a variety of discounts and coupons.
March 16, 2012
A husband-and-wife team has taken to recycling old glass bottles from hotels into beautiful night-lights, jewelry and accessories.
March 9, 2012
SLC’s mandatory composting program has lifted the city’s waste-diversion rate to new heights.
February 27, 2012
At Brandeis University, Eco-Reps play a big role in planning fun, educational activities to get their peers to participate in RecycleMania.
February 23, 2012
Incentive for Oregon’s largest university during RecycleMania comes from out-recycling and beating its arch-rival.
January 16, 2012
Art-rich Santa Fe specifically focuses on recycled artwork during a yearly festival.
January 11, 2012
Farmers markets around the country are encouraging shoppers to reuse and recycle.