Are Lids & Caps Still Banned From The Recycling Bin?

Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps? I see people recycling plastic bottles, for example, with their caps on, but I’ve always been told to thrown them out. Is that wrong?

Dear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better than others? How do I find a knowledgeable installer?

Semana del 24/08/2008

Querido DiálogoEcológico: Mi cuerpo no tolera el queso bien. ¿Hay quesos sin leche que sean menos problemáticos para mi constitución y que no dañen el ambiente también?

<B>Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Pueden esas bombillas fluorescentes compactas económicas que son tan populares ahora causar dolores de cabeza debido al parpadeo que hacen? Convertí mi casa entera el otoño pasado y mis dos niños empezaron a quejarse de dolores de cabeza de vez en cuando.

Ocean Scheming

Climos, a company that has staked its fortunes on removing carbon from the atmosphere, is seeking another $10 million to test ocean iron fertilization in the Southern Ocean, despite a United Nations ban on the practice.

Winds of Change at Logan Airport

The Massachusetts Port Authority has set up 20 small turbines at Logan Airport, in the hopes of using them to generate significant electricity down the road.

Chasing the Chestnut

The American chestnut, which was virtually eliminated by the chestnut blight pathogen in the early 20th century, is being restored through several innovative programs around the country.

The Ethical Hunter in Africa

Big game hunters in Africa say their lucrative financial support is helping to protect wildlife and habitat and provide work for locals. But animal rights groups say wildlife watching is far more beneficial and humane.

COMMENTARY: Wasted Energy

Like any other vampire, "waste to energy" technology, e.g., burning garbage for electricity, needs a good, swift stake to the heart.

Honda Takes Aim at Prius

Honda Motor Co. is looking to cut into competitor Toyota’s lead in sales of greener vehicles with the introduction of a new gasoline-electric hybrid.

Chain Saws in the Owl Habitat

The Bush administration last week announced that it would cut the amount of land designated as critical habitat for the endangered Northern Spotted Owl by some 23%.

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