Nov. 9 – Free Recycle and Restring Event Local musicians are invited to attend a free recycle and restring event at Concert Musical Supply in Murfreesboro on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sponsored by D’Addario and international recycling company TerraCycle, musicians can bring any old instrument strings for recycling and get their electric or acoustic guitars restrung with D’Addario NYXL or Nickel Bronze Acoustic strings for free. Old strings collected during the event are recycled through Playback, D’Addario’s recycling program. The collected metal strings will be converted into recycled alloys which are commonly utilized in the construction of guitar necks and the recycled nylon will be used in automotive applications, for instance. For more information on Playback, visit daddario.com/playback. For more information on the recycle and restring event, call 615-896-6518 or visit concertmusicalsupply.com.  

Schools and nature centers in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties are salvaging mounds of the colorful wrappers as part of an environmental awareness campaign. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach will gather the wrappers and send them to TerraCycle, a company that collects hard-to-recycle items and finds ways to reuse them. Terracycle will convert the wrappers into school supplies such as notebooks and pencils, Loggerhead spokeswoman Lauren Eissey said. It's the fourth year the Loggerhead center has collected wrappers for the program, which is designed to show the need for improved packaging that is less wasteful. She said Palm Beach County schools collected 92,352 wrappers last year. Collectors can drop off their wrappers at these sites through Monday, Nov. 11: *Summit-Questa Montessori School, 5451 Davie Road, Davie. * NSU University School, 3375 SW 75th Ave., Davie. * West Miami Middle School, 7525 Coral Way, Miami. *Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. 1, Juno Beach. *Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. *FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, 6301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. * Gumbo Limbo, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. * Sandoway Discover Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach.

In the United Kingdom alone, approximately 95 million cups of coffee are consumed daily, with more than one-third of British coffee-drinkers admitting that they dispose of their coffee capsules into trash bins. Roughly 20 billion non-biodegradable, one-cup coffee pods end up in landfills. But Italian espresso giant Lavazza is offering a more eco-friendly alternative — a compostable coffee pod. Non-biodegradable coffee pods are a challenge to recycle because a single capsule is comprised of a mix of materials, including aluminum, foil and especially plastic . Plastic takes up to 500 years before it begins to disintegrate. Related: The problem with coffee pods and the eco-friendly alternatives to use instead Lavazza, meanwhile, is now offering more sustainable coffee pods, called Eco Caps, that are biopolymer-based. In contrast to the non-biodegradable coffee pods, Eco Caps take just six months to degrade. These pods are convenient to dispose of in the food waste bin, depending on your local composting rules. Lavazza has partnered with TerraCycle, a waste collection service that specialized in hard-to-recycle items, to make it easier for Eco Caps to be industrially composted if local composting is not available. The TerraCycle partnership was formed to solve the issue of consumers being generally confused about what can be recycled. Compostable and biodegradable coffee pods are becoming a trend. For instance, online retailer Halo also offers a separate range of compostable pods that are made with paper pulp and sugar cane. “The coffee revolution has happened, and one of the key challenges the industry now faces is the millions of tons of waste created as a result,” explained Richard Hardwick, Halo’s co-founder. “Aluminum and plastic coffee capsules are difficult to recycle, so most of them end up in the bin. And that’s why up to 75 percent are currently being sent to landfill every minute. Most people don’t understand the irreversible damage these coffee capsules are inflicting on the planet.”

Every year, billions of cigarette butts end up littered on roadways, beaches, in parks and just about everywhere else you can imagines. They are toxic and full of chemicals, plastic components and ash that can pollute waterways and harm wildlife. Believe it or not, they are recyclable! The company TerraCycle has collection boxes that will take old igarettes through a recycling program.

05 Nov 2019 --- Italian coffee company Lavazza has introduced Eco Caps, a range of compostable coffee capsules, to address consumers’ rising environmental concerns. To ensure that all coffee capsules are responsibly thrown away, Lavazza is also partnering with TerraCycle to launch a free nationwide program to provide a composting solution for used coffee capsules in the UK. The company aims to replace its entire range of at-home capsules with these new capsules by the end of the year. “The new Lavazza Eco Caps replace the entire range of capsules for home consumption in the UK, without any price difference. This major investment confirms our commitment to product quality and sustainable development,” says David Rogers, UK Managing Director of Lavazza.   The new Lavazza Eco Caps are available in seven taste profiles: Passionale, Qualita Rossa, Lungo Dolce, Tierra Organic, Intenso, Delizioso and Dek Cremoso.   The Eco Caps are available in seven different flavors. The coffee caps are 100 percent industrially compostable and do not affect taste nor quality. According to the company, Lavazza Eco Caps retain their distinctive aroma for longer than other compostable capsules on the market. This is due to the “aroma-safe” technology, which keeps each capsule fresh for up to 18 months.   As packaging waste is often incorrectly disposed of due to unclear recycling labeling, Lavazza and TerraCycle are set to establish a network of publicly accessible coffee capsule drop-off points around the UK, allowing consumers to conveniently dispose of their capsules.   “Currently there is limited availability across the UK in terms of the industrial composting facilities needed to compost many products. Partnering with Lavazza, we provide consumers a simple yet effective way to ensure that the new Lavazza Eco Caps are composted correctly. The resulting material is given a second life as useful nutrient rich compost that bolsters crop growth,” says Laure Cucuron, General Manager, TerraCycle Europe.   Lavazza has made efforts to contribute to a cleaner environment in several different ways. According to the company’s Sustainability Report 2018, it reduced 10 percent of emissions from water consumption in manufacturing plants and corporate management.   As single-use packaging is becoming an increasingly troublesome problem, Lavazza and other companies scout for new packaging innovations and technology to responsibly package consumer goods without affecting shelf-life. Indeed, environmental agencies are pressuring food and beverage industry giants to step up their game.   Cellulose technology developing company PulPac has found a way to replace single-use plastics. In an interview with PackagingInsights, PulPac’s CEO Linus Larssen says the company’s ambition is to “disrupt the packaging industry and set a new and sustainable standard for packaging and single-use products.”   Edited by Anni Schleicher

As part of Nestle's goal to make 100% of its packaging recycling or reusable in the next five years, baby food giant Gerber is teaming with TerraCycle to collect, clean and remold hard-to-recycle but extremely popular single-use containers, including pouches, into new products at no charge to consumers.    

We need a luxury tax, do not throw away your Halloween garbage, no cellular antennas near schools  and other news to read on Tuesday, November 5th. 1- "We desperately need a luxury tax." Yancey Strickler is co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, and worries about the growing gap between the richest and the poorest in the country. According to him, the strictly financial value brings no real value to the economy unless that value is transformed into something else. "It's been 50 years that we think only in terms of financial value, and our situation is worsening every day," he says, saying he favors a wealth tax "that would cover the needs of base of the famous Maslow pyramid, "he adds, on Yahoo .   2- Do not throw anything! This organization will collect your Halloween waste for you. Most candy and candy bars are not recyclable and generally end up in landfills. To counter this phenomenon, traders have joined the international organization Terracycle to recover all Halloween waste that will be reported to them over the next few days. Terracycle offers those interested in boxes in which to deposit this waste. These will then be reused, recycled or composted, depending on the type of material that composes them, explains the management of the shop La Looma, St-Bruno-de-Montarville, on his blog .   3- Apple and Disney very seriously threaten Netflix. With Apple TV + launched last week and Disney + coming up next week, the war of video-on-demand services is officially launched, and it seems that Netflix and Amazon will pay the price of this new competition. "All of these players are not going to survive," predicts PK Kannan, a marketing professor at the University of Maryland, Fortune .   4- How helicopters protect cannabis plants from freezing. The plant manager at cannabis producer 48North took great steps to protect his plants from cool nights: he asked a helicopter pilot to fly over his crops. The air movement caused by its propellers pulls moisture from the ground into the air, and pushes warmer air towards the plants, which reduces the effect of cold on the shoots, says BNN.   5- The number of the day: 53% (the share of children under 11 years old who owns a smartphone in the United States). This proportion rises to 84% in adolescence, according to a survey of the firm Common Sense Media taken over by NPR .   6- Antennas of cellular networks too close to schools scare parents. Residents of a neighborhood west of Toronto boarded the barricades earlier this fall, worrying that two long masts located less than 75 meters from the local elementary school, they thought were only there to support flags, were in fact two antennas of the cellular signal transmission of Freedom Mobile. These parents are demanding that these antennas be relocated, despite the fact that Health Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society recall that there is no link between the wireless networks of these networks and the disease. "Young children are so much more sensitive to all these pollutants in the environment," says a professor at Trent University in Peterborough.CBC .   7- Peaches and aubergines soon censored on Facebook? Facebook and Instagram have decided to end the use of "emoticons or emoticon sequences to the character commonly or contextually sexual" by their users. This is difficult because Facebook does not want to censor the "suggestive elements" as a whole, but still wants to eliminate the solicitation of a sexual nature, which implies the use of images of certain fruits or objects having sometimes such connotation, says Fast Company .   8- Rising sea levels threaten three times more people than expected. Researchers at Climate Central estimate that around 300 million people will see the place where they live flooded at least once a year by 2050, unless the banks and shores are better protected and that we reduce the impact of human activity on the climate. This is more than the 80 million people previously thought to be at risk, a review allowed by a more accurate assessment of the ground level by scientists. "The changing climate will radically transform cities, economies and entire populations in our lifetime," Scott Kulp, author of the report in question, told The Guardian .   9- India will open 100 airports within 5 years! It is likely to change the face of world trade, the populous country wanting to accelerate its economic growth by facilitating mobility throughout its territory. The ambitious project also includes the construction of 1,000 new roads by 2025 to better connect the country's towns and villages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's turn comes as India's economy slumps to a six-year low, and the return of solid growth is slow to come on the horizon, says Bloomberg .   10- Here's how to completely eliminate blind spots by car. A young American student has created a project for a science fair that is likely to inspire more than one experienced automotive designer ...  

We’ve all heard about spring-cleaning, but what about pre-holiday cleaning? That should be a thing, too! After all, with the holiday season right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to clear out your old stuff and make way for the new—and it might even make your space feel larger. Yes, even when the in-laws are visiting.   But before you start chucking things in the waste bins, consider this: Today is National Recycling Day (there's a day for everything, isn't there?), the perfect time to declutter and give your stuff a second chance for someone in need.   So if you're in the mood to end the year with a clean(er) slate, check out these tips on the best ways to get rid of your stuff and declutter with a purpose this holiday season.  

1. BOOKS

  If your home library has started to overflow in a way that can no longer be considered a style choice, then it might be time to downsize your collection. But instead of trashing your old books, give them away to someone in the community.   “The best way to recycle books is to donate them to a charity or institution of your choice,” says Antonia Korcheva, creator of Escape Waste. “They might enrich someone else’s life. Search for libraries, schools, retirement homes, or prisons near you. Theaters also accept old or damaged books as they can use them for props.”   National organizations like Operation Paperback will also help you make sure your old books wind up in good hands.  

2. CLOTHES

Much like your unwanted books, getting rid of old clothes can free up a lot of space in your home and help someone in need. Any clothes that can still be worn should be donated to organizations like Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Look for drop boxes near grocery stores and in mall parking lots.   For clothes that can’t really be worn anymore (anything torn or ratty), consider recycling them.   “Each year, an average of 80 pounds of textiles per person end up in landfills,” says Laura Durenberger, owner of Reduce, Reuse, Renew. “Finding a recycling option is a great alternative.”   Organizations like American Textile Recycling Service and Recycle Now both accept textile donations for recycling.   “If your clothing textiles are made from nonsynthetic materials (think 100% cotton, linen, wool, silk, hemp, etc.), then you can remove any tags, buttons, or zippers and compost the fabric yourself,” adds Kait Schulhof, founder of A Clean Bee.  

3. APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE

Old appliances and furniture take up a ton of space, but you can’t (or shouldn’t) just toss them in the garbage.   “Many old appliances have freon and other hazardous chemicals, so waste disposal sites just won’t take them, says Amos Mallett, owner of Duke's Junk Recycling, in Austin, TX. “To recycle furniture, items have to be broken down to separate out the materials that can be recycled, and most waste disposal sites don't take the time to do this, and just send it to the landfill.”   If your old furniture or appliances are still in working order, you might consider giving them away to friends, or even just leave them outside with a “free” sign to see if anyone in the neighborhood wants them. (Just make sure to check your local city or town ordinances, since many have rules about what can be left on the curb.) Otherwise, use this free online search tool to find the nearest facility that will actually recycle them.  

4. E-WASTE

Americans get rid of 7 million tons of old electronics, or e-waste, each year, according to Jeremy Walters, sustainability ambassador for Republic Services. That adds up to about 42 pounds per person.   Get your 42 pounds of old phones, laptops, and other electronics out of the house this season by donating or recycling them.   Many local charities can make use of working devices, Walters says. He points to two national programs: Cell Phones for Soldiers, which provides free airtime minutes to service personnel, and the 1Million Project, which helps connect low-income students to the internet.   For things that will never work again (like your Game Boy from the '90s—sorry) check out this mail-in recycling program from Republic Services, or find a local drop-off site for your old electronics using sites like TerraCycle.  

5. TOYS

This one is especially relevant, considering the season. Unwanted toys have a way of taking up a lot of space in our homes—even long after anyone has a use for them. But someone still might, as Kaelyn Lee of Toycycle reminds us.   “We sell quality pre-owned toys and baby gear, and offer free shipping on many of them,” she says. “Building sets, STEM toys, books, infant toys, games, and baby gear. It’s a great way for people to rid themselves of those unwanted items that may be another person's treasure.”   Get started decluttering your home this holiday season by selling unwanted toys and baby gear to Toycycle, or consider donating them to charities like Toys for Tots.

FROM SOLO CUPS TO SWING SETS, THESE ARE ALL RECYCLABLE ITEMS. When most people think about recycling, they picture empty cardboard boxes and plastic water bottles. But there are so many other old items hanging around your house that you can also recycle. Many companies will even pay you to bring these recyclable items in, simply because they are hard to come by and, well, there is no Planet B. Keep reading to learn about some of the surprising things that are actually recyclable and next time, think twice before you simply toss something in the trash.        

We need a luxury tax, do not throw away your Halloween garbage, no cellular antennas near schools  and other news to read on Tuesday, November 5th.   1- "We desperately need a luxury tax." Yancey Strickler is co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, and worries about the growing gap between the richest and the poorest in the country. According to him, the strictly financial value brings no real value to the economy unless that value is transformed into something else. "It's been 50 years that we think only in terms of financial value, and our situation is worsening every day," he says, saying he favors a wealth tax "that would cover the needs of base of the famous Maslow pyramid, "he adds, on Yahoo .   2- Do not throw anything! This organization will collect your Halloween waste for you. Most candy and candy bars are not recyclable and generally end up in landfills. To counter this phenomenon, traders have joined the international organization Terracycle to recover all Halloween waste that will be reported to them over the next few days. Terracycle offers those interested in boxes in which to deposit this waste. These will then be reused, recycled or composted, depending on the type of material that composes them, explains the management of the shop La Looma, St-Bruno-de-Montarville, on his blog .   3- Apple and Disney very seriously threaten Netflix. With Apple TV + launched last week and Disney + coming up next week, the war of video-on-demand services is officially launched, and it seems that Netflix and Amazon will pay the price of this new competition. "All these players are not going to survive," predicts PK Kannan, a marketing professor at the University of Maryland, Fortune .   4- How helicopters protect cannabis plants from freezing. The plant manager at cannabis producer 48North took great steps to protect his plants from cool nights: he asked a helicopter pilot to fly over his crops. The air movement caused by its propellers pulls moisture from the ground into the air, and pushes warmer air towards the plants, which reduces the effect of cold on the shoots, says BNN.   5- The number of the day: 53% (the share of children under 11 years old who owns a smartphone in the United States). This proportion rises to 84% in adolescence, according to a survey of the firm Common Sense Media taken over by NPR .   6- Antennas of cellular networks too close to schools scare parents. Residents of a neighborhood west of Toronto boarded the barricades earlier this fall, worrying that two long masts located less than 75 meters from the local elementary school, that they thought they were only there to support flags, were in fact two antennas of the cellular signal transmission of Freedom Mobile. These parents are demanding that these antennas be relocated, despite the fact that Health Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society recall that there is no link between the wireless networks of these networks and the disease. "Young children are so much more sensitive to all these pollutants in the environment," says a professor at Trent University in Peterborough.CBC .   7- Peaches and aubergines soon censored on Facebook? Facebook and Instagram have decided to end the use of "emoticons or emoticon sequences to the character commonly or contextually sexual" by their users. This is difficult because Facebook does not want to censor the "suggestive elements" as a whole, but still wants to eliminate the solicitation of a sexual nature, which implies the use of images of certain fruits or objects having sometimes such connotation, says Fast Company .   8- Rising sea levels threaten three times more people than expected. Researchers at Climate Central estimate that around 300 million people will see the place where they live flooded at least once a year by 2050, unless the banks and shores are better protected and that we reduce the impact of human activity on the climate. This is more than the 80 million people previously thought to be at risk, a review allowed by a more accurate assessment of the ground level by scientists. "The changing climate will radically transform cities, economies and entire populations in our lifetime," says Scott Kulp, author of the report in question, at The Guardian .   9- India will open 100 airports within 5 years! It is likely to change the face of world trade, the populous country wanting to accelerate its economic growth by facilitating mobility throughout its territory. The ambitious project also includes the construction of 1,000 new roads by 2025 to better connect the country's towns and villages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's turn comes as India's economy slumps to a six-year low, and the return of solid growth is slow to come on the horizon, says Bloomberg.   10- Here's how to completely eliminate blind spots by car. A young American student has created a project for a science fair that is likely to inspire more than one experienced automotive designer ...