Eco alert: certifying the green scene

Article Abstract:

The United States, which was surpassed by other countries in establishing environmental certification organizations, has two such groups achieving credibility, Green Cross and Green Seal. However, the former has gained controversy regarding its not-for-profit status, its suspiciously fast rate of product certification and its approving of products that did not have the highest levels of recycled content. The latter, in sharp contrast, has been berated for its slow process before product approval, despite the prominence of its officials in the environmental scene.

Evaluation, Associations, Environmental auditing, Green Cross Certification Co.

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Eco alert: don't throw that dish away!

Article Abstract:

The need for an ecologically-disposable packaging for food has led to a heated and unresolved debate on the merits of paper versus those of plastic. While the debate continues, the Taiwan SuGu Company has manufactured edible dishes made of grain, with no additives or preservatives, which can be eaten or easily disposed of. These dishes can hold all kinds of food without altering its taste. These edible dishes are being used by the US Navy, some national parks and a dog food company. Such dishes could easily be used in fast food restaurants.

Methods, Innovations, Environmental aspects, Waste minimization, Waste reduction, Tableware, Containers

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Eco alert: disassembly and its discontents

Article Abstract:

The design of appliances often focuses on utility value without regard for possible environmental effects during and after their lifetime. Certain products have been designed to enable recycling after usage by allowing easy disassembly for convenient separation of metal and plastic components. However, only metals are disposed of and plastics remain a problem. Design for disassembly offers only half the solution and manufacturers need to start developing product designs that permit total recycling.

Case studies, Plastics, Design and construction, Appliances, Environmental impact analysis, Waste management, Metals, Metals (Materials), Home appliances

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