Manufacturing Plastic Alternatives

Where does your plastic go after you toss it in the recycling?  The recycling is far from a perfect solution to single use plastics. More than 300 millions tons of plastic waste is produced every year and less than 10% of that is actually recycled. Prices in the plastic market varies and it is often cheaper to use…

Sustainable Crafts from Recycled Materials

Many of us have found a bit of extra time on our hands as well as feeling very stressed out during the COVID 19 pandemic. I wanted to keep my focus on something positive, uplifting or inspirational. I times of stress, arts and crafts can be an amazing stress reliever. These activities make me feel…

Northshore Keeps It Clean

In recent year Pittsburgh has been transforming from its steel roots to a green environment. People have become more environmentally conscious and are improving the world with simple things like recycling. Still, many people do not know what all they can recycle. This is where the Northshore Bin Initiative comes in. It is an initiative…

Recycle Mania at Chatham

Zachary J. Schmucker, communications and outreach assistant for Chatham University’s Office of Sustainability, introduces us to Recycle Mania and what Chatham University can do to help with the competition.

Garbage Neglect

All the different kinds of trash in the wrong cans.   Recycling bin outside of the mail room. Is this for paper or plastic? Regular trash can outside of the mail room, next to recycling bin. Mostly paper.    Regular trash outside of the dining hall lower entrance.   Recycling unit right inside of the dining…