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Bloggers, Social Media Experts Say Viral World is Driving Green Mainstream

Trey Granger, October 10th, 2007

This year's Good And Green Conference, which will take place November 29-30, 2007 at the Chicago Cultural Center, will bring together experts in the world of social media and blogging to argue that the Internet has helped drive the environmental movement from niche audiences into more mainstream discussions. "Consumer participation online is blurring the distinction between advertising and content," says ... read more

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Coca-Cola Invests in Phila. Recycling Company

Trey Granger, October 10th, 2007

The Philadelphia Business Journal reports on Coca-Cola investing $2 million in RecycleBank, a program in Pennsylvania that pays households based on the amount of materials they recycle. RecycleBank partners with over 300 retailers (including Coca-Cola) to offer discounts and credits as a reward for those who recycle. Recycling bins are weighed and tracked with bar codes, and the service ... read more

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Program Offers Options for Unwanted Electronics

Trey Granger, October 10th, 2007

The Arkansas Traveler features a story on the new recycling program Green Fed II, created by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to provide students the ability to send electronics for recycling or reuse with no charge. The program allows private citizens to print off a pre-paid UPS sticker and send away any electronic item by dropping it off ... read more

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National Children’s Study to Feature EPA Researchers

Trey Granger, October 10th, 2007

Washington, D.C. — The National Children's Study, which will follow a representative sample of 100,000 children from before birth to age 21 on the effects of environmental and genetic factors on child and human health in the United States, will feature input from three EPA-funded researchers. The research will collect data to prevent and treat the widespread diseases of diabetes, heart ... read more

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Proper Disposal and Recycling of E-Waste

jkholcombe, October 10th, 2007

Justin Holcombe is a contributing writer for Earth 911. Become an Earth 911 contributor. Used electronic devices, known as e-waste, are increasingly becoming a larger part of our waste. Fortunately, there are a number of options available to those who want to recycle their old electronic items. To address the increasing amount of e-waste, many state and local governments, electronics manufacturers, ... read more

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