Every time that I write a blog post that deals with sustainability, I wonder if I am writing comments that resonate with business leaders. For many years, it appeared that there was a dichotomy between those that practiced sustainability and those that were of the opinion that those of us in the environmental field were […]
On January 19, the Governor pocket vetoed the e-waste recycling bill. Notwithstanding letters of support from many counties (even Republican Counties) and the Commissioner of the NJDEP, this important piece of legislation was allowed to die. While this may be a victory for manufacturers that wanted to avoid their ethical and environmental responsibility, it may […]
The CBS News Segment on recycling raises a good question about the value of recycling. In fairness, 1.5 minutes is a tough way to condense a story. So, I have no issue with the facts as they were presented… Nonetheless, there is much more to the question of recycling value. Recycling has a value that […]
Please see the attached press release on electronics waste. The legislature has done the right thing…but industry is using misinformation to try and kill this legislation. For it to pass, it must be signed by the Governor no later than the 19th. Call Governor Christie’s office and simply say that he should sign A-4763. The […]
Imagine, sports enthusiasts interested in ocean pollution. Well, of course, it makes sense that those who surf or sports fish near shore are sensitive to pollution, but it is even better to see those that use the deep oceans…long distance sailors start to raise the issue. As Mr. Clarey points out, the amount of plastic […]