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Earth911.com released the results of its 2009 Annual Recycling Report, with electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions topping the list of most recycled materials.
“Electronics have always been popular searches on Earth911.com, but with the increased attention these devices have received, this past year was our highest yet,” said Corey Lambrecht, president of Earth911. “Also, overall recycling searches increased ... read more
We’ve Found the Most Recycled Material of 2009
Earth911.com released the results of its 2009 Annual Recycling Report, with electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions topping the list of most recycled materials.
“Electronics have always been popular searches on Earth911.com, but with the increased attention these devices have received, this past year was our highest yet,” said Corey Lambrecht, president of Earth911. “Also, overall recycling searches increased ... read more
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A few weeks ago, Earth911 investigated some of the lesser known recyclables. Sure, they don't receive as much media attention as some of their co-stars like the plastic bottle or the aluminum can, but your massive response to "I Didn't Know That Was Recyclable!" proved that there is an outcry to dispose of those odd items.
From paint and batteries ... read more
Wow, You Can Recycle That?
A few weeks ago, Earth911 investigated some of the lesser known recyclables. Sure, they don't receive as much media attention as some of their co-stars like the plastic bottle or the aluminum can, but your massive response to "I Didn't Know That Was Recyclable!" proved that there is an outcry to dispose of those odd items.
From paint and batteries ... read more
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Well, probably not. Some critics have praised the Apple iPad for its speed, sleek design and the detail of the screen’s LED-backlit display. Others, like Gizmodo, have criticized the iPad’s lack of a camera, limited apps and even its name (one which has sparked an onslaught of jokes online).
But the bigger question may be what the future holds ... read more
Will the iPad Push Paper to Extinction?
Well, probably not. Some critics have praised the Apple iPad for its speed, sleek design and the detail of the screen’s LED-backlit display. Others, like Gizmodo, have criticized the iPad’s lack of a camera, limited apps and even its name (one which has sparked an onslaught of jokes online).
But the bigger question may be what the future holds ... read more
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Honeybees are the new "pets" for harbor city residents across the U.S., from San Francisco to New York City. Even the Obamas keep a beehive on the south lawn of the White House.
But the beekeeping community has been under fire as media has drawn attention to colony collapse disorder. However, according to Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Magazine ... read more
Urban Beekeeping is the New (Controversial) Way to ‘Go Local’
Honeybees are the new "pets" for harbor city residents across the U.S., from San Francisco to New York City. Even the Obamas keep a beehive on the south lawn of the White House.
But the beekeeping community has been under fire as media has drawn attention to colony collapse disorder. However, according to Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Magazine ... read more
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Landfills may have a negative connotation when it comes to the environment. After all, they are a final destination for waste that isn't reused or recycled. But Republic Services, one of the largest waste haulers in the U.S. that operates 213 landfills, is partnering on technology that will turn landfill space into solar power.
Last April, Republic installed landfill ... read more
Republic Uses Solar Panel Covers For Its Landfills
Landfills may have a negative connotation when it comes to the environment. After all, they are a final destination for waste that isn't reused or recycled. But Republic Services, one of the largest waste haulers in the U.S. that operates 213 landfills, is partnering on technology that will turn landfill space into solar power.
Last April, Republic installed landfill ... read more
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Quilmes, Argentina...just 17 kilometers away from the capitol city of Buenos Aires and home to the popular blue-labeled, Pabst-Blue-Ribbon-esque beer, it's now the sight of one of the coolest "trash homes" we've seen.
Using the waste from local businesses and neighbors, Tito Ingenieri has made a more than livable home out of the glass bottles he collects. An ongoing 19-year ... read more
Video: An Ingenious Way to Reuse Beer Bottles
Quilmes, Argentina...just 17 kilometers away from the capitol city of Buenos Aires and home to the popular blue-labeled, Pabst-Blue-Ribbon-esque beer, it's now the sight of one of the coolest "trash homes" we've seen.
Using the waste from local businesses and neighbors, Tito Ingenieri has made a more than livable home out of the glass bottles he collects. An ongoing 19-year ... read more
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An all-organic wedding cake is just one possibility for eco-conscious couples using The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte’s new service “Something Green.”
“There has been an interest at the hotel level to be as mindful as we can in terms of resources used to make a beautiful wedding, and more brides are showing an interest in designing an environmentally friendly wedding,” says Ritz-Carlton ... read more
Hey Brides, Here’s Your ‘Something Green’
An all-organic wedding cake is just one possibility for eco-conscious couples using The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte’s new service “Something Green.”
“There has been an interest at the hotel level to be as mindful as we can in terms of resources used to make a beautiful wedding, and more brides are showing an interest in designing an environmentally friendly wedding,” says Ritz-Carlton ... read more
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Widely considered to be one of the most promising renewable energy sources available, wind power may become a global reality in the near future, marking a shift away from continued dependency on fossil fuels.
Architectural firm On Office has created a proposal for Norway called "The Turbine City," which has the makings of a world-famous tourism site entirely powered by wind. ... read more
DOE Optimistic About Future of Wind Power in U.S.
Widely considered to be one of the most promising renewable energy sources available, wind power may become a global reality in the near future, marking a shift away from continued dependency on fossil fuels.
Architectural firm On Office has created a proposal for Norway called "The Turbine City," which has the makings of a world-famous tourism site entirely powered by wind. ... read more
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Looking for a solar-powered iPhone or iPod? Don't waste your time searching, because you won't find it anytime soon. According to CrunchGear, while Apple has applied for a patent on solar cells for small media devices, the next iPod will not be equipped with solar panels.
The announcement comes just a few weeks before Macworld 2010, where the ... read more
The Solar-Powered iPod: Does It Exist?
Looking for a solar-powered iPhone or iPod? Don't waste your time searching, because you won't find it anytime soon. According to CrunchGear, while Apple has applied for a patent on solar cells for small media devices, the next iPod will not be equipped with solar panels.
The announcement comes just a few weeks before Macworld 2010, where the ... read more
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We know it's not spring yet, and you're still donning that oversize wool coat and chunky scarf. But we admit that we are still in a post-holiday funk and are in serious need of some organization and motivation.
So we took a room-by-room tour around our own homes to find the solutions the your biggest clutter conundrums, disposal dilemmas and ... read more
10-Minute Green Home Makeovers
We know it's not spring yet, and you're still donning that oversize wool coat and chunky scarf. But we admit that we are still in a post-holiday funk and are in serious need of some organization and motivation.
So we took a room-by-room tour around our own homes to find the solutions the your biggest clutter conundrums, disposal dilemmas and ... read more
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