The Green Grok Blogs on Waste
Compost Nation
Feb 20, 2013
Can we compost our way out of landfills?
Natural Gas, Hydrofracking and Safety: The Three Faces of Fracking Water
Sep 20, 2011
When it comes to water from hydrofracking, the question of safety is murky at best.
When Greenware Breaks Down … on Its Eco-Friendly Promises
Jun 6, 2011
Could products made of biodegradable material be bad for the environment?
EPA in the Crosshairs – A Science Magazine Editorial
Apr 22, 2011
Check out my take on the state of EPA on this Earth Day.
Water ‘Advocates’ Advocate for Water Pollution
Jan 21, 2011
You’ve heard of a wolf in sheep’s clothing... Get a load of these water “advocates.”
Coal Ash: EPA Can’t Decide If It’s Hazardous
Dec 1, 2010
While the government dithers, a new study documents potentially long-term contamination from coal ash.
Burt’s Bees Are Busy on the Sustainability Front
Jun 24, 2010
A report from the headquarters of Burt's Bees.
Did EPA Use Oil Spill to Keep Coal Ash Ruling Under the Radar?
May 6, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it still can’t decide if coal ash is hazardous.
Dianna Cohen’s Plastic Art Speaks to Our One-Off M.O.
Apr 23, 2010
Dianna Cohen’s art puts the spotlight on plastic bags in ways that amaze.











