Jennifer Berry
Jennifer Berry is a staff member at Earth911.com.
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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
Published in Household
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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
Published in Plastic
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Batteries, batteries everywhere and...not a drop to drink?
Forgive the failed metaphor. The point here is that batteries, both the kind that you toss after one use (single-use batteries) and the kind you can reuse (rechargeables), are an everyday essential in countless applications. Remote controls, cordless phones, power tools, toys, handheld games, digital camera, flashlights, smoke detectors (you get the idea).
Unfortunately, ... read more
Single-Use vs. Rechargeable
Batteries, batteries everywhere and...not a drop to drink?
Forgive the failed metaphor. The point here is that batteries, both the kind that you toss after one use (single-use batteries) and the kind you can reuse (rechargeables), are an everyday essential in countless applications. Remote controls, cordless phones, power tools, toys, handheld games, digital camera, flashlights, smoke detectors (you get the idea).
Unfortunately, ... read more
Published in Hazardous
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With a growing demand to increase the sustainable attributes of consumer products, "innovation" is the name of the game in almost every industry - including plastics. And like 'em or leave 'em, our use of this material only continues to rise.
In fact, the U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides nearly $379 billion in annual shipments. It is ... read more
Can Consumers Change Plastics?
With a growing demand to increase the sustainable attributes of consumer products, "innovation" is the name of the game in almost every industry - including plastics. And like 'em or leave 'em, our use of this material only continues to rise.
In fact, the U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides nearly $379 billion in annual shipments. It is ... read more
Published in Plastic
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(SCOTTSDALE) – Now that 2010 is in full swing, Earth911 and Behr are helping people across the country have a greener new year.
The Earth911.com site is dedicated to providing news, resources and tips to help people make easy, eco-friendly adjustments to their daily routines. During the holiday season, the Clean Up Your Holidays channel sponsored by Behr offered ... read more
Green Your New Year With Behr and Earth911
(SCOTTSDALE) – Now that 2010 is in full swing, Earth911 and Behr are helping people across the country have a greener new year.
The Earth911.com site is dedicated to providing news, resources and tips to help people make easy, eco-friendly adjustments to their daily routines. During the holiday season, the Clean Up Your Holidays channel sponsored by Behr offered ... read more
Published in General
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Inhabitat reports that confiscated weapons from London's Metropolitan Police Department are being melted down into scrap metal and used to help build the Olympic stadium for the 2012 games.
Other unusual metals are also in play in the stadium's design. The Olympic Stadium ring beam that supports the fabric roof was changed so that reclaimed gas pipes could be ... read more
Stick ‘Em Up! Olympic Stadium Will Be Made of Guns and Knives
Inhabitat reports that confiscated weapons from London's Metropolitan Police Department are being melted down into scrap metal and used to help build the Olympic stadium for the 2012 games.
Other unusual metals are also in play in the stadium's design. The Olympic Stadium ring beam that supports the fabric roof was changed so that reclaimed gas pipes could be ... read more
Published in Construction
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Forget Conan and Leno. The biggest news out of California is its passing of the country's strictest green building code, CAL Green.
Even as budgetary concerns plague the state, the building commission gave a unanimous thumbs-up for the code. CAL Green will apply to new homes, hospitals, schools and shopping malls next January.
According to the San ... read more
Calif. Unanimously Approves Strictest Green Building Code in U.S.
Forget Conan and Leno. The biggest news out of California is its passing of the country's strictest green building code, CAL Green.
Even as budgetary concerns plague the state, the building commission gave a unanimous thumbs-up for the code. CAL Green will apply to new homes, hospitals, schools and shopping malls next January.
According to the San ... read more
Published in Construction
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Whether you're new to the sustainability scene or consider yourself a green savvy consumer, one thing's for sure: If you do it the right way, being "green" can save you money in the long run.
Sure, you may have to pay a bit more up front, but most eco-investments pay off in time, and an easy way to help ... read more
Save Money: Plastic Bags
Whether you're new to the sustainability scene or consider yourself a green savvy consumer, one thing's for sure: If you do it the right way, being "green" can save you money in the long run.
Sure, you may have to pay a bit more up front, but most eco-investments pay off in time, and an easy way to help ... read more
Published in Plastic
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Sigh. It's the middle of January and months of chilly weather and more time indoors await most of the country.
And while an eco-vacation may be your first thought to escape the winter blues, perhaps budgetary or time constraints are preventing you from reaching somewhere warm, sunny and bright.
Our fix? Take your favorite elements from the outdoors and bring ... read more
A Fresh Coat of Paint Fights the Winter Blues
Sigh. It's the middle of January and months of chilly weather and more time indoors await most of the country.
And while an eco-vacation may be your first thought to escape the winter blues, perhaps budgetary or time constraints are preventing you from reaching somewhere warm, sunny and bright.
Our fix? Take your favorite elements from the outdoors and bring ... read more
Published in Household
