Tag Archives: pollution

Dow, Polluting Backyards and Watersheds for Over 110 Years

Posted on 10 June 2011 by glc

Dow polluted the watershed in Wanaque and Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, when my parents were younger. Then moved out of the area. Dow is the country’s largest chemical maker; Had $8 billion in profit last year; Has a long history … Continue reading →

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Frozen Smoke Can Detect Pollutants and Poisons, Maybe GMOs?

Posted on 7 April 2011 by glc

From my alma mater… UCF researchers have discovered a way to infuse the world’s lightest carbon material with nanotubes. The results may lead to advances in robotic surgery, the detection of pollutants and even increase battery capacity! It has the … Continue reading →

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Anti-Earth Disposable Hand Towels for Home from Kleenex

Posted on 20 March 2011 by glc

I came across this atrocity in this morning’s newspaper. Big thanks to the Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s Kleenex for putting the idea out there that everyone needs individual-use throw-into-a-landfill hand towels. Big WTF from me to the idiots at Kleenex that introduced … Continue reading →

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Join the Plastic Pollution Coalition

Posted on 11 June 2010 by glc

TAKE THE Single-Use Plastic Emergency Response (S.U.P.E.R.) Hero Pledge TODAY!!! Single-use plastics and disposable plastics are some of the greatest sources of plastic pollution. Designed to be discarded, these objects offer a small convenience but remain forever. Follow the “4 … Continue reading →

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“These Come from Trees” stickers

Posted on 26 May 2010 by glc

This is an inspiring campaign!!! The world’s first guerrilla public service announcement! An experiment in environmentalism, viral marketing, and user interface design with the goal of reducing consumer waste paper! I just ordered some stickers… can’t wait to spread the … Continue reading →

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Gulf Leak Meter

Posted on 26 May 2010 by glc

Live video feed from BP

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My Superfund Neighbors

Posted on 15 May 2010 by glc

My childhood friend made snide remarks about NJ after I told her, “I hope your summer doesn’t get oiled on.” A disaster I hope doesn’t happen to the panhandle and west coast of Florida, where my friend lives. She then … Continue reading →

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