Deerfield Beach, Fla., has proudly taken steps to keep its scenic community sustainable and trash free. Its approach has even successfully harnessed citizen action. The Cleaner Greener Deerfield Beach is an overall program that has been ongoing since the formation … Continue reading →
Droughts, wildfires and hurricanes — whether you “believe” in global warming or not — these climatic events seem to be increasing in severity, and they are having an effect on freshwater resources. The term “gray water” brings to mind dingy, … Continue reading →
In the grand scheme of things, green infrastructure and retrofits are still the new kids on the block. Their newness is, perhaps, what makes forming partnerships so vital to succeeding with one. “All relationships are important,” Don Green, water quality … Continue reading →
Should your community consider a glass crusher? It’s the little black dress of recyclable materials: It never goes out of style, it always looks great, it doesn’t decompose and it can be used again and again. However, despite its versatility, … Continue reading →
People always seem to want to live close to nature. They build houses on the beach, on cliff edges, in dense, dry forests and in lush, mosquito-infested swamps. Then they change their tune and suddenly begin to want the “nature” … Continue reading →
In “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the immortal words appear: “Water, water every where/nor any drop to drink.” Thanks to entities such as the California-based Wyland Foundation, cities all over the nation are doing their part … Continue reading →
Though it has been 25 years since Bristol, Conn., and surrounding communities first considered the addition of an energy-from-waste facility as part of their solid waste management program, Mayor Arthur Ward remembers how area residents opposed the idea. “There was … Continue reading →
When officials in Lee County, Fla., first announced plans to construct an energy-from-waste facility as part of a solid waste management program, the concept was met with considerable opposition from environmentally-conscious residents. “There’s this idea that comes from a very … Continue reading →
It doesn’t happen every time, but occasionally, going green can also mean saving money. The State Electronics Challenge was designed by the Northeast Recycling Council in Brattleboro, Vt., as a way to teach municipal leaders green electronic disposal techniques. Since … Continue reading →
Every city event, large or small, will accumulate trash and recycling. The TTC System offers a cost effective and efficient means of accommodating those needs. The TTC System was developed for our party rental company in Marshall, Mich., 15 years … Continue reading →
In 2011, administrators of the city of Milwaukee, Wis., realized they could remediate many of their pavements using a process that recycles the existing asphalt in place. They knew that Re-HEAT hot-in-place recycling was a revolutionary process that would allow … Continue reading →
