e-waste How Formerly Incarcerated People Are Tackling LA's E-Waste Problem A social enterprise in Los Angeles is trying to combat two problems with its recycling center: low recycling rates for electronic waste and high unemployment rates for formerly incarcerated individuals and those previously involved in gangs.
trash Trash Cans Are Hard to Find in Tokyo. Here's Why If you spend any time in Tokyo, you are likely to find yourself hunting for something that’s easily found on almost every street corner in a U.S. city — a trash can. As NBCLX storyteller Fernando Hurtado discovered, there are several very good reasons why garbage cans remain scarce in Japan — from terrorism threats to recycling challenges.
video games Can I Recycle This? Video Games, Consoles and Controllers You want to be a responsible, eco-friendly gamer. So what do you do when you’re ready to get rid of an old game, console or controller? NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado tells you what you can recycle and what is destined for the landfill.
LX Skip the Valentine's Day Flowers to Show Some Love to the Planet From shipping to storage, the environmental cost of that Valentine’s Day bouquet of flowers is steeper than you think. Here is everything you need to know to have an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day and show a little love to Planet Earth.
cell phones Cell Phones Are Polluting the Planet — Follow These Tips to Make Yours Greener Did you know that cell phones are among the world’s worst sources of pollution? Here are some tips for making your favorite possession better for our planet.
cell phones 4 Ways You and Your Cell Phone Can Help Save the Planet Buying a refurbished or previously used phone versus a brand new one creates 80% less waste. Even better, it could cost you up to 25% less.
e-waste Everything You Need to Know About E-Waste and How to Stop Your Cell Phone From Killing the Planet One of the dirtiest environmental polluter in the world is in your home. In fact, there’s a good chance you’re looking at it right now. It’s your cell phone. Here’s everything you need to know about how to upgrade your phone without killing the planet.
recycling Don't Be an Environmental Grinch! Find Out If Your Christmas Trash is Recyclable Did you know during Christmas season the average American produces up to 25% more trash?
holidays Recycling Tips for Your Christmas Lights, Wrapping Paper, Ornaments and More Once the presents have been opened and the egg nog is empty, you might be looking at a mound of post-holiday trash and asking yourself: Can I recycle this? From the lights on your Christmas tree to the bows on your gifts, we’re breaking down what can be recycled and what is destined for a landfill.
christmas Green Christmas: Everything You Need to Know for an Eco-Friendly Holiday With just a little extra thought about your Christmas tree and all its trimmings, you can reduce your carbon footprint and give a gift to the planet this holiday season. Learn more about why you should buy a real Christmas tree, should not try to recycle your ornaments, and how one carpenter has found a creative way to turn holiday...
