The Battle of Cold Harbor was a sharp defeat for the Union and a blow to Northern morale, but Grant was not ready to give up. He turned away from Lee and Richmond and headed in a new direction, toward Petersburg.
Recycling Plastics Conserves Energy and Natural Resources. Recycling plastics reduces the amount of energy and natural resources (such as water, petroleum and natural) needed to create virgin plastic.
Paper vs. Plastic Bags Fiction: Many believe that paper bags are more environmentally friendly than plastic bags because they are made from a renewable resource, can biodegrade, and are recyclable. Fact: Plastic shopping bags outperform paper bags environmentally â on manufacturing, on reuse, and on solid waste volume and generation. The Facts The belief that paper is better than plastic is not based on science or fact. It is based on misconceptions about how plastic bags are made, how landfills work, the incidence of plastic litter, and that non-biodegrading products are bad for the planet. Numerous life cycle assessments demonstrate that conventional plastic bags are better for the environment than paper bags.