Envision being able to throw an empty plastic water bottle into a household composting bin that breaks down the plastic and creates biogas to help power the home. Currently, scientists have taken the initial step toward this futuristic setup by demonstrating that some blends of bioplastics can decompose under varied conditions. They publish their results […]

In Kalady, where a video of plastic and debris being dumped back into the river from a bridge became viral on social media, the waste generated is overwhelming, says officials. The rains may have stopped, and the water levels are slowly receding from flood-hit areas of Kerala, but residents, and authorities have another uphill battle […]

Fall is a refreshing, beautiful time of the year. Reap great rewards from your gardening plots by planting a garden in the fall. You should also take some time to get your spring off to a great start by planting more bulbs. • Turfgrass, spring-blooming bulbs, cool-season vegetables, perennials, trees, and shrubs • Many vegetables […]

Savvy homeowners know that with cool weather, comes a bit of preparation. A quick audit of your heating equipment can mean less wasted energy, a more comfortable home and lower energy bills. Nearly half of all heating and cooling equipment in U.S. homes never performs to its advertised capacity and efficiency due to incorrect installation, […]

With the hot weather behind us and the cool temperatures not too far off, fall is the best time to do some maintenance work around the house and yard here in the Ark-La-Tex. • If you have multiple jobs that are a bit too big for you to handle on your own, consider enlisting the […]

Home-improvement retailers are higher on Monday, thanks to positive analyst commentary. While the threat of e-commerce pummeled other retailers, home-improvement stores have long been one area of relatively safety in the sector. Analysts don’t expect that to change, as fundamentals suggest more strength ahead for the stocks. Retailers have easily outperformed the market in 2018. […]

By Adrian McDermott Styrofoam, or Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS), is the second-most commonly found item of debris along many coastlines. Polystyrene is 98% air. It is very light, and it floats. The worst thing about this material is that it does not photodegrade; however, when exposed to heat, it releases harmful toxins. It is easily […]

The head of US media giant CBS, Les Moonves, has resigned with immediate effect after allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS had been investigating Mr Moonves since allegations appeared in the New Yorker in July – and fresh accusations from six more women appeared on Sunday. Mr Moonves, 68, denies the allegations, calling the latest “appalling”. […]

By Alex Mardikian When it comes to polluting our planet, plastic water bottles are major offenders. Each year, 29 billion water bottles are sold across America.  Approximately, one out of every 6 bottles is recycled. Plastic does not biodegrade. Indeed, it does not even completely degrade. All the plastic that has ever been produced is […]

By Alex Mardikian Consumers have been led to believe that bottled water is a healthy and safe alternative to tap water. But, is this really true? In most cases, bottled water is nothing but tap water in a bottle.  It’s not as if bottled water is sourced from pristine, blue pools hidden in the mountains. […]