The term microplastic was coined in 2004 by a marine biologist named Richard Thompson to describe plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters and larger than 1 nanometer. Despite the naming in the early 2000’s, microplastics have accumulated since the first plastic was created in the early 1900s and skyrocketed with …
Landfill fires are incredibly common across the United States, with over 8,300 occurring every year. These fires can be both surface and deep-seated, meaning they are more than 5 yards below the surface. Fires on the surface can be easy to control, but deep-seated fires are more difficult to contain …
We are finding out more and more how harmful single-use plastics are to our environment and how hard they are to recycle. Reducing Disposable Plastic Here are a few easy ideas to begin cutting plastic waste out of your life. Replace plastic wrap and ziplock bags with beeswax wraps. You …
