Recycling and repurposing are methods for processing materials that keep valuable resources in use. These are mostly opposite to the standard linear system of goods, where materials are used and then discarded. To pivot to systems that keep resources in circulation, governments are turning to extended producer responsibility (EPR). It is an effective means to... Continue Reading →
Does everything we take from earth, return to earth? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction The materials that we require in our lives are sourced from the earth. One example is lithium, an element used extensively in batteries and medications, which was discussed in the last Green Junction column. When nature’s resources are recovered from used products (waste) and reformulated for new products, they are part of a... Continue Reading →
We are an extractive society By Julie Peller, Ph.D.
Green Junction While we say that we care about the future for our youth, there are signs that our actions do not align with our words. For example, we have not made bold changes and adequate sacrifices to address climate change. Another example is the reduced support in many places for public education, the basic... Continue Reading →
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