In Europe, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is the Law
From drastically reducing plastic waste, to driving major electronic take-back programs, Europe’s extended producer responsibility laws work…
About Jim Motavalli
Posts by Jim Motavalli:
A New Approach to Recycling
Bill Sheehan from the Product Policy Institute is working hard to bring Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to the U.S…
Charging Ahead with Electric Cars The EV Revolution Is Coming — But Not Fast Enough
The electric car’s day in the sun has finally arrived. All that’s needed now are willing buyers, available charging stations and a little financial boost…
Plugging In Readying the Grid—and Cities—for Electric Cars to Come
The plug-in plans for EVs are not yet in place—despite the fact that the cars are right around the corner.
Electric Cars for Everyone
E’s guide to the latest electric cars, from sedans to sexy sports cars…
Lessons from Swine Flu The Once-Looming Public Health Threat Has Receded...But We're Still Understanding Our Role in Such Outbreaks
The scare surrounding the H1N1 “swine flu” virus is mostly gone, but the circumstances that led to the pandemic are more worrisome than ever.
Countdown to Copenhagen The World Faces an Urgent Climate Crisis. Is the International Community Up to the Task?
This December will mark the 15th time the UN has held its annual Climate Change Conference—and the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.
A Call for Climate Action Interview with R.K. Pachauri
R.K. Pachauri, chair of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, speaks about the need for specifics on how countries will combat climate change.
Nanobots Tiny Machines Could Be Hugely Efficient—Or Turn Us All Into "Grey Goo"
Miniscule machines offer big potential for designing surgical tools and destroying cancer cells—but could they run amok?