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Should New York City start charging for single-use bags?
A recent editorial in the New York Times spells out a convincing argument for doing away with plastic grocery bags. “There’s something ridiculous about the life of a two-handled plastic shopping bag,” says the editorial board. “The 20 minutes it spends cradling your groceries home is bracketed by two vast gulfs of time. First, thousands of […]

5 green Halloween costumes that get creative with cardboard
Do not read any further if you’re looking for tips to create an environmentally-friendly Miley Cyrus costume. You will not find that here. What you will find are some creative ways to re-purpose cardboard into clever green Halloween costumes. Cardboard is a versatile material that allows you to show off your own versatility on this […]

Is paper recycling bad for the environment?
Stephen P. Ashkin is churning up some attention with a recent column that showcases a new perspective on paper recycling. Ashkin asserts that, “In recent years, it has become clear that when it comes to paper, recycling may not be as good for the environment as previously thought.” The column, in an August edition of […]