July 2016 | Waste Wise Products

July 2016

Will Tesla Start Charging Fees For Using Its Re-Charging Stations?

Will Tesla Start Charging Fees For Using Its Re-Charging Stations?

Tesla is one of the biggest electric car companies in the world, and it's certainly one of the most visible. The company has bucked market trends, and even tradition, by creating a unique product, and an even more unique support network to make buying that product more appealing.

Encouraging Your Office to Recycle More with Friendly Competition

Encouraging Your Office to Recycle More with Friendly Competition

Even though you might have recycling bins in place at your office, there's a chance that your employees just aren't as focused on recycling as they possibly should be. In order for your office to truly cut down on waste and make a difference, it is important for everyone to participate.

Recycling tobacco to save Baltimore Harbor

Recycling tobacco to save Baltimore Harbor

The Baltimore Waterfront Partnership has set the goal of making the inner harbor of the city both swimmable and fishable by the year 2020. Part of the reason that the harbor is polluted is the tendency of smokers to discard cigarette butts after finishing.

4 Ways to Create a Zero Waste Garden

4 Ways to Create a Zero Waste Garden

Summer is officially here, and gardens across the country are in full bloom. While most would consider gardening an eco-friendly activity, there can be a considerable amount of waste involved, even with the best of intentions.

Will The Food Recovery Act Reduce Food Waste?

Will The Food Recovery Act Reduce Food Waste?

Many people are uneducated about food waste and the effects that it has on the environment. Currently, a proposed federal legislation is aiming to educate citizens on the harming effects of food waste, and how to eliminate this waste all together.

This Australian Company Is Recycling Waste Water Into Drinking Water

This Australian Company Is Recycling Waste Water Into Drinking Water

One of the more unusual cases of a recycling innovation has been started by an Australian inventor named Dr. Bruce Kambouris, who has begun a bottled water company called AquaBotanica.

Can We Recycle The Atmosphere AND Pull Fuel Out of Thin Air?

Can We Recycle The Atmosphere AND Pull Fuel Out of Thin Air?

One of the biggest environmental concerns we face today is an overabundance of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. These gases come from everywhere; it seems, but some of the major sources are burning fossil fuels, waste dumps, and heavy industry.

How to Pest Proof Your Waste Receptacles

How to Pest Proof Your Waste Receptacles

You may have noticed that your waste receptacles are a prime target for raccoons and a number of other hungry, or curious animals, but as the warm summer months are upon us, the infestation of bees and wasps can pose and even bigger dilemma. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help protect your bins from becoming invaded by most types of annoying pests.

Some of the most recent recycling innovations, especially regarding organic matter, fall under the rubric of composting. This age-old practice, once reserved for individuals who own large outdoor spaces, can now be practiced (odor free) in areas as small as a balcony or even indoors.