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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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In the ever-changing world of consumer products, "bio" is gearing up to be the new buzzword (or prefix - take your pick) of the decade.
More and more products are hitting the shelves that are made of bio-based materials and/or are biodegradable. Simultaneously, confusion and questions about what to do with these products are rising at the same rate which they ... read more
What “Bio” Really Means
In the ever-changing world of consumer products, "bio" is gearing up to be the new buzzword (or prefix - take your pick) of the decade.
More and more products are hitting the shelves that are made of bio-based materials and/or are biodegradable. Simultaneously, confusion and questions about what to do with these products are rising at the same rate which they ... 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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On Jan. 27, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted that all companies must include in their annual reports an assessment of how climate change and other climate-related issues are impacting their business.
Prior to this vote, the SEC did not define whether or not climate-related issues were considered a “material” effect that firms must disclose to their ... read more
SEC Ruling Requires Companies to Report Climate Impacts
On Jan. 27, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted that all companies must include in their annual reports an assessment of how climate change and other climate-related issues are impacting their business.
Prior to this vote, the SEC did not define whether or not climate-related issues were considered a “material” effect that firms must disclose to their ... read more
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Devoting the month of February as a time to recognize African Americans' contributions to society began with Carter G. Woodson in the early 1920s.
After spending his childhood working on Kentucky coalmines and finishing high school at the age of 22, Woodson went on to earn his doctorate at Harvard University. Reading the history books, he was dismayed at the lack ... read more
People To Celebrate
Devoting the month of February as a time to recognize African Americans' contributions to society began with Carter G. Woodson in the early 1920s.
After spending his childhood working on Kentucky coalmines and finishing high school at the age of 22, Woodson went on to earn his doctorate at Harvard University. Reading the history books, he was dismayed at the lack ... read more
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Have you prepared yourself for the onslaught of pink paper hearts and haphazard cupid arrows that is about to ensue? Yeah, we really haven't either.
But like it or leave it, Valentine's Day is a great time to do an eco-refresh on your love life, even if you're not attached.
1. Get Off the Couch
Getting involved in your local community is a ... read more
Green Your Love Life
Have you prepared yourself for the onslaught of pink paper hearts and haphazard cupid arrows that is about to ensue? Yeah, we really haven't either.
But like it or leave it, Valentine's Day is a great time to do an eco-refresh on your love life, even if you're not attached.
1. Get Off the Couch
Getting involved in your local community is a ... 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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Put down whatever you're eating for this one. Green Earth Technologies, a Connecticut-based consumer goods manufacturer, is turning otherwise useless cow fat into motor oil, or, as the company calls the end product, G-Oil.
Already approved by the American Petroleum Institute, G-Oil is the green, but equally efficient, alternative to petroleum-based motor oil.
Since its debut, the product has ... read more
Cow Fat Into Motor Oil is Gross, But a Pretty Good Idea
Put down whatever you're eating for this one. Green Earth Technologies, a Connecticut-based consumer goods manufacturer, is turning otherwise useless cow fat into motor oil, or, as the company calls the end product, G-Oil.
Already approved by the American Petroleum Institute, G-Oil is the green, but equally efficient, alternative to petroleum-based motor oil.
Since its debut, the product has ... 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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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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