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EPA Announces College Football Challenge

Amanda Wills, September 8th, 2010

The University of Georgia's 2009 home opener against South Carolina resulted in more than 70 tons of trash. And as one study by Michigan State points out, most trash at these types of events could have been recycled or composted. This football season, colleges around the country can capitalize on their waste. As part of the U.S. EPA's ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, cardboard, composting, plasticbottles, recycling, reduce, reuse

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A Few Reasons to Show Some Love for Bugs

Chloe Skye, September 7th, 2010

Do a typical search on “insects” on an environmental website and you’ll mostly get results about green options to keep the buggers away. But there are reasons why we should have a little more compassion for our tiny fellow earth-dwellers (even if you are a New Yorker fighting the bed bug plague!). Believe it or not, there are many ways in ... read more

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Tagged antifreeze, composting, grass, pesticides, styrofoam, wood

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How to Recycle a Metal Water Bottle

Trey Granger, September 6th, 2010

Did you switch to a metal water bottle to cut back on plastic waste or because of the potential health effects of a reusable plastic bottle? No matter how durable the bottle is, you'll eventually need to dispose of it, and recycling is a possibility. Unlike disposable plastic bottles, most curbside recycling programs will not accept your sturdy steel ... read more

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Tagged ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, plasticbottles

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The Insider Swapping Network

Libuse Binder, September 6th, 2010

Swap Ideas Day is September 10, but any day of the year is a good one to swap items from around your home. From CDs to clothing, there are websites and groups all over the country that organize swaps where you can trade in your old stuff for new-to-you merchandise. Swapping not only saves you money, it greatly reduces the resources needed ... read more

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Tagged book, clothingandtextile, cosmetics, packaging, reuse

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Make Your Own Luxe Spa Treatments

Mary Mazzoni, September 6th, 2010

As any eco diva knows, natural spa treatments are becoming one of the hottest trends in primping and pampering. But your day of pampering at one of these chic eco spas could cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. If you’re looking for a little all-natural luxury on a somewhat more modest budget, we’ve got you covered. Dim those lights, and spark ... read more

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Tagged bath, oil, organic

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A Car So Clean You Could Drink the Exhaust

Amanda Wills, September 3rd, 2010

Mercedes Benz displayed its "car of tomorrow" this week at the US Open in Queens, N.Y. Set to be released in California this November, the new B-Class F-CELL is the first zero-emission vehicle from the luxury dealer. Sascha Sim, head of advanced product planning for Mercedes, compares the car's water vapor output to hot breath on a cold morning, leaving ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, reduce

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Friendly Gossip Saves One Community $6.5 Million

Tonic, September 3rd, 2010

It's probably safe to assume that most of the people living on Molokai, a 260-square-mile isle in the state of Hawaii, know one another — at least that's what Francois Rogers of the Blue Planet Foundation was counting on. As Greentech Media reports, it was the chatter among friends ... read more

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Tagged cfl, energy, reduce

Published in Household

America Recycles Day

msaling, September 2nd, 2010

Recycling is one of the easiest ways to green up your community. If you want to make a real change in your neighborhood this year, sign up to host an event for the 13th annual America Recycles Day on November 15. The only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the U.S., America Recycles Day is the ... read more

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The Revival of the Cardboard Chair

Jennifer Berry, September 2nd, 2010

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a cardboard chair that is both comfortable and sturdy! If you're a devoted Earth911.com reader, doubtless you've seen our snarky remarks about our own cardboard chair misadventures last year. But incredibly, our faith in this fantastic and recyclable material-cum-furniture has been restored. A while back, Earth911 met up with Bay Cities, an ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, homeandofficefurniture

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Newspapers Go Digital, Print Goes…On Your Wall?

Amanda Wills, September 1st, 2010

Brazilian newspaper Jornal do Brasil announced that it will become the first in the country to become 100 percent digital. While it's a trend American print has already seen - thanks to the iPad and the continued success of online publishing - it got us to thinking about how much newsprint will actually be saved. According to Jornal do Brasil, ... read more

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Tagged magazines, newspaper, recycle, reduce, trees

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