How To Dispose Of…

Some interesting news I just picked up via Grist.org the other day:

Garbage Can Do
Largest U.S. garbage hauler greens operations
Posted at 2:40 PM on 12 Oct 2007

Strange but true: Our trash is going green. The nation’s largest garbage hauler and landfill operator, Waste Management Inc., has announced plans to make its operations more eco-friendly. The company hopes to double its landfill methane-to-electricity production by 2020, boost the fuel efficiency of its fleet by 15 percent by 2020, process more recyclables, and set aside more land for wildlife habitat. Now we almost feel bad that our lifelong goal is to put them out of a job.

Seeing is believing I guess as to whether the intent on Waste Management’s part is really genuinne concern for our environment or just a case of greenwashing but it’s worthwhile news to keep an eye on.

Tags: garbage industry, greewashing, Trash

by: Jerrald Hayes

Liquid paint should not be taken to a landfill or poured down a sink. Use the following method when disposing of water-based paints:

1. Fill a paper bag or box with kitty litter, sand, or saw dust.
2. Pour the remaining paint over the absorbent material.
3. Allow to dry completely in a well-ventilated area away from children, pets, and direct heat.
4. Dispose of the solid in the regular trash.
5. For paint residue in the can, remove the lid and allow to dry completely. Remove the skin and dispose of it in the regular trash. Leave the label on the can and recycle if a program is available in your area.

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Tags: Paint, Trash

by: Philip Hayes