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DIY vs. Splurge: Accessories

Chloe Skye, August 30th, 2010

We’re gearing up for a new season as autumn quickly approaches. You’ve had a full summer of sundresses and sandals, monotonous khakis and button-down shirts, all of which are now suddenly hopelessly drab and out of style. You can’t seem to find variety in your closet and every article of clothing seems like the same old thing. That can only mean ... read more

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Tagged newspaper, reuse

Published in Clothing

If You Can’t Take the Heat, Get Into the Dumpster

Chloe Skye, August 22nd, 2010

The high today is 82 degrees, but there is a cool breeze rustling through the block party-esque atmosphere. Wafting through the air is some reggae and upbeat oldies music. Park Avenue is blocked off from traffic with orange cones: people jog while listening to their iPods, families rollerblade and ride bikes, couples with strollers or happily panting dogs walk leisurely, ... read more

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Tagged reuse

Published in Construction

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5 Green Tips for Your Baseball Tailgate

Mary Mazzoni, August 19th, 2010

With September baseball right around the corner - and a gut-wrenching October if you’re lucky - fans across the country are living and dying by our national pastime. Tailgating may be considered more of a football tradition, but during a pennant race or a fiery winning streak after the All-Star Game, a good, old-fashioned baseball tailgate is pretty tough to beat. read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, blueglass, brownglass, clearglass, composting, curbside, leaves, plasticbottles, recycle, reuse

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6 Eggcellent Uses For Egg Cartons

Chloe Skye, August 16th, 2010

Fun fact: In 1911, the egg carton was invented by Joseph Coyle in British Columbia in an attempt to solve a dispute between a farmer and a hotel owner who kept blaming one another when the farmer's eggs often arrived broken. Organic, free-range or conventional, egg cartons are not always easily recyclable. They are produced out of a variety ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, number6plasticpolystyrene, reuse, styrofoam

Published in Paper

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Shopping For a Fuel-efficient Used Car? It’s All About Location

Mary Mazzoni, August 12th, 2010

Choosing a fuel-efficient car that best suits your needs can be tricky, but considering your neighborhood when making your selection can make things a little easier. Sure, a sporty sedan with a highway MPG of 40 sounds great, but if you spend most of your time crawling through city traffic, it may not be the best choice for you. During your car-hunt, ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, fuel, motoroil

Published in Automotive

5 of America’s Greenest Colleges

Mary Mazzoni, August 9th, 2010

Whether you’re a high-school student or a working mom considering a second degree, you’re sure to find your fit in one of America’s greenest colleges. Here are five of the most eco-friendly campuses on the map to help you or someone you love make their college choice with the environment in mind. College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, Maine If ... read more

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Tagged energy, organic, recycle, students, trees

Published in General

Will ‘Inside the Box’ Thinking Change Industries?

Jennifer Berry, August 9th, 2010

For some companies, perhaps it will. Reinventing the wheel may help as well - or even a combination of both. Boxes and wheels have been a subject of conversation in Steve Lindsey's department for quite some time. As the director of security services for Walmart, his responsibility of monitoring and maintaining security for the world's largest retailer is no small task. ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, ferrousmetal, wood

Published in Paper

10 Great Things to Buy Used

Mary Mazzoni, August 9th, 2010

Usually, the greenest item you can buy is one that already exists, yet it seems as though a new "eco-friendly" product hits the market daily, leading consumers to believe that they’re killing the planet with every purchase if they opt for anything but these fancy new items. We’re not saying buying new is a bad thing. We love new green ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, basics, book, cdsanddvds, clothingandtextile, reuse, toys

Published in Household

The Intern Files: Eco-friendly Student Care Packages

Mary Mazzoni, August 5th, 2010

Back-to-school time is right around the corner for college students, and almost as soon as professors begin passing out syllabi, parents and friends begin shipping out care-packages to their favorite co-eds. If you’re already planning some boxes of love for the undergrad in your life, why not do it greener? To help you show you care in eco-friendly style, we’ve gathered ... read more

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Tagged dishwasher, kitchen, organic, plasticbags, plasticbottles, pvc, recycle, refrigerator, students

Published in General

Is Burning Trash Bad?

Mary Mazzoni, August 2nd, 2010

The growing popularity of modern waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities in Europe and Asia has many in America asking: is burning trash bad? We're not big burners here in the U.S., but we've been known to light up some litter from time to time. The majority of our waste is buried in landfills, while 31 percent is recycled, but there are ... read more

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Tagged batteries, composting, energy, fuel, gas, noteworthy, oil, paint, recycle, reduce, steel, tin

Published in Hazardous