NewsRack: 'Recycling' news in 'Urban Waste' topic for user irge304

'Scientists, engineers must join hands to meet 'grand challenge' of clean water supply' (Cached)	23.5.2013	New Kerala: World News
Washington, May 23 : Scientists and engineers together must initiate a major new effort to educate the public and decision makers on a crisis in providing Earth's people with clean water that looms ahead in the 21st century.
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Puerto Rico's Culebra awaits new hospital, school	23.5.2013	Seattle Times: Nation & World
Puerto Rico's tiny island of Culebra has been forever dependent on the U.S. territory for food, jobs and health care, but the territory's governor is cutting some of those strings.
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Puerto Rico promises Culebra island more independence with hospital, school, recycling center	23.5.2013	Star Tribune: World

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Puerto Rico's Culebra Awaits New Hospital, School	23.5.2013	International Herald Tribune: Americas
Puerto Rico's Culebra Awaits New Hospital, School
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The Global Afterlife Of Your Donated Clothes	21.5.2013	NPR News
The deadly collapse of a textile factory in Bangladesh has heightened awareness about cheap clothes. Many Americans have become used to inexpensive clothing, but the garments are also discarded at a remarkable rate: Billions of pounds of clothing are recycled each year; nearly half is exported.
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News Analysis: Should America Bag the Plastic Bag?	18.5.2013	NY Times: Editorials
News Analysis: Should America Bag the Plastic Bag?
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Comment sought on green waste recycling plan	18.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
by Mike Gorrell The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 17, 2013 01:24PM MDT Curbside green-waste recycling is scheduled to begin next year on a subscription basis in Salt Lake Valley communities served by the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District. But before the plan is finalized, the district’s board wants to hear what customers have to say about the idea and three other proposals, including one that lets people rent bulk waste disposal trailers again, albeit for a higher fee. A public hearing on those matters will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at district offices in S... ...
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Funeral held for unidentified newborn found inside cooler	17.5.2013	Chicago Tribune: Popular
Funeral held for unidentified newborn found inside cooler
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Your town in brief: Recycle your electronic waste	16.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
Published May 15, 2013 03:11PM MDT West Valley City Recycle electronic waste • Simply Mac is hosting a free electronic waste recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Maverik Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive. Businesses and organizations are asked to register at simplymac.com/recycle before dropping off recyclable electronics on Friday. The general public is asked to come on Saturday; registration not required. Acceptable items include computers, speakers, phones, radios, game systems and cameras. Art ... ...
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Dirty Diapers Pile Up In Portland Recycling Bins: 'It's Not Pretty'	15.5.2013	NPR News
Waste and recycling handlers in Portland, Ore., say they're seeing an unfortunate side effect of the city's reduction in garbage pickups: 120 pounds of dirty diapers a day, tucked into recycling bins.
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UN urges world to eat insects to fight hunger (Cached)	13.5.2013	CNN-IBN: World
The latest weapon in the UN's fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the UN, they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world.
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Letter: Recycling Electronic Waste	13.5.2013	NY Times: Editorials
Letter: Recycling Electronic Waste
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Album: Photographs of Valencia Bakery by Martine Fougeron	11.5.2013	NY Times: NY Region
Album: Photographs of Valencia Bakery by Martine Fougeron
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SLC and e-waste	11.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
Published May 11, 2013 01:01AM MDT Re “Salt Lake City offers free electronic waste recycling events” (Tribune, May 10): The recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) is a great idea. With the constant flow of new electronic devices — phones, computers, hard drives, TV screens and music-playing devices — it is wise to offer Salt Lake City the opportunity to recycle these products with toxic ingredients in a way that is not harmful to the environment. If Samsung would offer this service to other cities, many would benefit. Great job... ...
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Garbage alchemists transform junk into design gold	10.5.2013	Guardian: Science
In austerity Greece, junk is being turned into new, beautiful but functional objects ...
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Salt Lake City offers free electronic waste recycling events	9.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
the Salt Lake Tribune Published May 9, 2013 08:15AM MDT A series of free Saturday electronic waste (e-waste) recycling events will be held each month in Salt Lake City from May through August. The events are sponsored by Samsung and will accept a wide variety of electronics from city and county residents. Business waste will not be accepted. E-waste accepted at the community collection events include: computers, computer parts, televisions, cell phones, printers, scanners and cameras. “Salt Lake City is offering a series of free e-waste recycling ev... ...
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Letter: Exporting Electronic Waste	8.5.2013	NY Times: Editorials
Letter: Exporting Electronic Waste
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Organics recycling is slow to catch on in Hennepin County	8.5.2013	Star Tribune: Latest
St. Louis Park becomes the 12th Hennepin County city to offer a residential program. Advocates hope others will soon join in.
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Oil barrel needs to be disposed of properly	7.5.2013	Boston Globe: Latest
Oil barrel needs to be disposed of properly
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London waste to be burnt in west	7.5.2013	BBC: Front Page
Landfill waste from six west London boroughs could be burnt in Bristol by 2016.
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