Tag: David Goldstein
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Fully plastic signs may be recyclable, plastic-coated paper is not (FREE)
Primary elections are concluding across America, but for some, political signs are such an important form of expression, they display more generalized opinions year-round on campaign-style signs, in the form of “this house believes…” statements. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article.
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New reports measure progress on organics recycling (FREE)
“How is recycling really going?” Versions of that question come to me by phone and email every week. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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Crying carrot pleads for organics recycling (FREE)
The latest effort to boost participation in countywide food waste recycling programs features a charismatic crying carrot. “Please don’t throw me in the landfill,” the cute root pleads. “I want to help create compost.” Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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Plastic Free July wraps up with loss of recycling opportunity (FREE)
July saw the launch of Plastic Free July, but as the month ended, news came in about the closure of the only polystyrene (Styrofoam) recycling opportunity in Ventura County. This wrap-up article shows how a new recycling law connects both events. Article by David Goldstein. This is a FREE article
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Can tires be more sustainable? (FREE)
At a trade show last January, Goodyear displayed an amazing new tire touted as “sustainable.” It is made primarily of soybean oil, rice husks, and pine resin. These items meet the “renewable” standard because they can be grown, unlike petroleum, which comes out of the earth only once. Article by David Goldstein. This is a…
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Mattress Recycling Not as Effective as Often Assumed (FREE)
Polyurethane foam recycling not as effective as often assumed. Analysis reveals foam recycling misses 1:1 displacement. Article by David Goldstein.
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Cutting Plastic is a Goal of Sustainability Outreach (FREE)
Do you want to use less plastic wrap? Sometimes you can just invert a plate over a bowl of leftovers in the refrigerator — This article was written by David Goldstein, an environmental resource analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency (California). This is a FREE article.
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Need for Degradable Takeout Packaging may Decline as Commercial Sector Implements Food Recycling (FREE)
David Goldstein, an environmental resource analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency writes about the declining need for degradable takeout packaging. This is a FREE article.
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Not all Paper Products can be Recycled or Composted (FREE)
David Goldstein, an environmental resource analyst with the Ventura County Public Works Agency writes about paper. This is a FREE article.
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