Monthly Archives: January 2012

January 25, 2012 |  5:00 am 23 A new service launching Wednesday through the online swapping site ThredUp makes recycling kids’ clothes as easy as leaving them on your doorstep. Through ThredUp’s newconcierge program, customers go online to request a free, prepaid, ready-to-ship recycling … Continue reading →

San Diego is testing wastewater recycling at a demonstration plant. A new national report says the practice of purifying sewage is increasingly important as the nation’s population grows. — Howard Lipin 8:44 a.m., Jan. 10, 2012 Updated 4:04 p.m. Treating … Continue reading →

 BY ASK UMBRA Q. Dear Umbra, It seems that commingled recycling could not be as efficient as separated recycling. Although I am aware that it increases the percentage of garbage that is recycled, I wonder if there is any reason to … Continue reading →

One popular American automotive manufacturer has announced plans to use recycled plastic to create upholstery for the car seats in some 2012 vehicles. According to Chris Woodyard of USA Today, Ford Motor Company has announced that they will use approximately … Continue reading →