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Is it OK to throw out household batteries like the ones in my flashlight or my old cell phone battery?

Jourdan Rassás, August 17th, 2007

Every battery is made up of different chemicals that affect the environment in different ways, but as a general rule of thumb, NEVER throw away batteries. There are plenty of places that will accept your old batteries and recycle them for you. Check here to identify your old batteries, and use the green recycling locator box at the top ... read more

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I live in an apartment complex that doesn’t have a recycling program. What can I do to still do my part?

Jourdan Rassás, August 17th, 2007

Unfortunately, the odds of finding an apartment/condo complex that has a recycling program are slim to none. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t recycle on your own. A lot of times there are newspaper and/or aluminum can recycling drop off bins in grocery store/retail parking lots. If you notice one of these bins nearby, start small and just commit ... read more

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What Types of Plastics Can Be Recycled?

Jourdan Rassás, August 17th, 2007

Plastics are identified by numbers 1 through 7. Usually located on the bottom of the package, this number is code for the specific type of plastic you're holding. Here are a couple of examples of the identification numbers and their corresponding products: #1 PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) - Fizzy drink bottles, oven-ready meal trays and water bottles #2 HDPE (High-density polyethylene) - Milk ... read more

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What is the difference between global warming and climate change?

Jourdan Rassás, August 17th, 2007

"Global warming" as it is commonly used refers to the increase of the Earth’s average surface temperature, due to a build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. "Climate change" is used in a broader context that refers to long-term changes in climate, including average temperature and precipitation.

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Sony Partners With Recycle America For Free E-waste Recycling

Trey Granger, August 17th, 2007

Sony will begin offering free recycling of Sony-branded electronics at 75 Waste Management Recycle America drop-off centers in the U.S. starting on September 15. The number of participating centers is expected to increase to 150 within a year, and Sony and Recycle America are looking to develop enough drop-off locations in the future so there is a center within 20 miles ... read more

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Solar-To-Hydrogen Technology Sold For $400 Million Euro

Trey Granger, August 17th, 2007

Environmental News Network reports that Clean Hydrogen Producers (CHP) has developed and partnered on a system that can release hydrogen from a water molecule to provide renewable energy. In partnership with energy company Ibereolica, CHP's Solar Water Cracker could provide hydrogen energy to solar plants, which would then be redistributed to the power grid. "The agreement represents a significant breakthrough for ... read more

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