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Walmart: Forced Labor or Ethical Responsibility?
Walmart's involvement in selling toner and ink cartridges produced under unethical conditions in China starkly challenges their claim to ethical responsibility.
BPA Overexposure and Its Alarming Health Implications
In an age where plastic has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of modern life, an invisible adversary lurks—Bisphenol-A (BPA).
Taking Action Against Single-Use Plastic
In the battle for a cleaner, greener planet, the war against single-use plastics looms large.
Epson’s Battle Against the Right to Repair
In the realm of inkjet printing, a clash of ideals has emerged, pitting the right to repair and sustainability against corporate interests.
Embracing Plant Based Living For Health and Sustainability
The rise of plant based living is far more than just a dietary trend; it's a transformative movement that champions personal well-being, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare.
The Role of Environmental Awareness
Environmental Sustainability is a teachable effort, aimed at making life cleaner, better, and longer.
Transforming Solar Panel Waste Into Sustainable Resources
As the world accelerates its transition to clean, renewable energy sources, solar panels have become a growing pile of solar panel waste.
Unveiling the Hidden Threat to Recycling Programs
Recycling contamination refers to the presence of non-recyclable materials within recycling streams, tarnishing the purity of recyclables.
California Transforming Sewage into Drinking Water
In a groundbreaking move, California is poised to revolutionize its drinking water supply by turning highly purified sewage water into a viable option for its residents. Literally, sewage into drinking water.
Amazon’s Generative AI Highlights Section 230 Implications
Amazon's move into generative AI, while transformative, may necessitate a reevaluation of of its legal responsibilities and obligations in light of evolving content generation technologies.
Does Amazon Profit From Section 230?
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is a controversial provision that grants online platforms, including e-commerce giants like Amazon, a level of immunity from legal liability for content posted by third-party users on their platforms.
Epson vs. Planet Green Lawsuit: A Comprehensive Perspective
In a recent legal battle, Planet Green Cartridges Inc. and Epson found themselves on opposing sides of an ink cartridge patent infringement lawsuit.
US-China Trade Relations and the Unanticipated Outcomes
When we reflect upon the trajectory of US-China trade relations, it becomes evident that this intricate alliance, initiated in 1972 during President Nixon's historic visit to China, has yielded both promising prospects and unforeseen consequences.
The Complex Landscape of Waste and Recycling Regulations
Waste and recycling regulations have long been a point of contention for business owners. While many applaud rules that promote recycling and waste diversion, the constantly evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations can make compliance seem like an endless and challenging task.
The Perils of Deep Sea Mining
It is imperative to safeguard the myriad of species that call the deep sea home, unfortunately, the emergence of deep sea mining poses a grave threat to these fragile ecosystems.
Epson Chooses Profit Over Sustainability
Printer and electronics manufacturer Epson has filed and settled a lawsuit against five remanufacturing companies, choosing profit over sustainability.
Recycling Used Lithium Batteries – Like the One in Your Car
JerryRig Everything takes us on a tour through the Li-Cycle recycling plast to see what really happens when Lithium Batteries, like the one in your car, get recycled.
Hawai’i County Takes Bold Step Towards Landfill Sustainability
In a recent development regarding Landfill Sustainability, the Environmental Management Commission of Hawai'i County is taking significant strides towards a sustainable future by working on a groundbreaking law aimed at reducing the burden on the island's sole active landfill.
Groundwater Depletion Threatens the Southwest
In the vast expanse of the American Southwest, a silent crisis is literally splitting the Earth apart.
Wishcycling: The Plastic Recycling Myth and Its Environmental Impact
When we toss a plastic container into the recycling bin, most of us harbor a hopeful belief that it will magically transform into a new and eco-friendly product. We're doing more Wishcycling than we are recycling.
Google Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Monopoly Power
In a significant legal showdown, the U.S. Justice Department, in tandem with a coalition of states, is taking on Google in a legal battle over alleged monopoly power in the realm of online search services.
Amazon Faces $500 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged False Advertising of Recycled Printer Cartridges
The crux of this legal battle revolves around Amazon's alleged complicity in false advertising and unfair competition tied to the sale of newly manufactured non-OEM clone printer ink cartridges, misleadingly labeled as "remanufactured" and falsely touted as eco-friendly recycled products.
The Future of the Airline Industry – Sustainable Interiors
In an era when sustainability is taking center stage, the airline industry is soaring toward a greener horizon.
The Battle for Sustainability in Retail
In a rapidly changing retail landscape, sustainability in retail has emerged as a central concern for both consumers and corporations.
