by Komoneed | Jun 20, 2025
How many electronic devices (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.) does the average American own? The answer may shock you as it’s increased 63% between 2018 and 2025. People own an average of 13 devicesThat’s just small electronics. You’ll have other harder-to-recycle items like refrigerators, electric fireplaces, massage chairs, microwaves, window AC units, portable heaters, and the […]
The post The Rise of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws in the U.S. appeared first on RecycleNation.
by Komoneed | Jun 20, 2025
In new research, scientists from the Wageningen University & Research have confirmed regular activity by sharks and rays at offshore wind farms around the Netherlands. The team was able to confirm the presence of these elasmobranchs through traces of environmental DNA, or eDNA, in the waters around Dutch wind farms. The researchers collected 436 seawater […]
The post Are Sharks and Rays Using Offshore Wind Farms as Habitats? appeared first on EcoWatch.
by Komoneed | Jun 20, 2025
During the recent United Nations Ocean Conference, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu governments announced plans to establish the world’s first Indigenous-led multinational ocean reserve, the Melanesian Ocean Reserve. The planned reserve will span the Solomon Islands’, Vanuatu’s and Papua New Guinea’s national waters and connect to the Exclusive Economic Zone of New Caledonia, another protected […]
The post Pacific Island Nations Announce Plans for Indigenous-Led Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a World First appeared first on EcoWatch.
by Komoneed | Jun 19, 2025
Get curious. Don’t wait for permission. Be brave and loud. Past honorees weigh in with advice for the next generation of leaders.
The post 10 career tips for early-stage sustainability pros from Trellis 30 Under 30 alumni appeared first on Trellis.
by Komoneed | Jun 19, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, discovered that dairy digesters can reduce methane emissions by 80%. 🚜 The study utilized advanced gas sensors to monitor emissions on a Tulare County dairy farm after implementing a digester. 💡 Dairy digesters work by capturing methane from manure pits, converting it to renewable […]
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