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Electronic Recyclers Gives Tour to Cal State University Fresno Class

Trey Granger, October 18th, 2007

Fresno, CA – John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI), led a group of Cal State University Fresno students on a tour of his facility today. The students and their professor, all part of CSUF’s “Marketing 132 - Entrepreneur Marketing” class, were shown behind the scenes at ERI, where tons of electronic waste are responsibly ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, lead, noteworthy, recycle, students

Published in Electronics


Sears Joins EPA to Help Protect the Planet – One Old Ice Box at a Time

Trey Granger, October 18th, 2007

Chicago, IL — Sears Home Services is joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's voluntary Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program to promote environmentally responsible disposal of household appliances, which will significantly reduce emissions of ozone depleting substances and greenhouse gases. "Retailers play a vital role in environmental progress as well as economic progress," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "When consumers buy ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, lead, mercury, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, refrigerator

Published in Appliances


Clean Water Act Celebrates 35 Years

Trey Granger, October 18th, 2007

It was on this day in 1972 that Congress passed the Clean Water Act to restore and protect water resources in the United States by preventing the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waterways. Now, 170 members of Congress have signed on for a Clean Water Restoration Act, stating that treatment plants continue to violate the law. October 18 was also the ... read more

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Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling Program Reaches Million Pound Milestone

Trey Granger, October 18th, 2007

Harrisburg, PA — The Department of Agriculture's plastic pesticide container recycling program has reached a milestone, recycling one million pounds of plastic, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said today. "This milestone represents a signification achievement in our efforts to help preserve Pennsylvania's environment and improve pesticide stewardship in the agricultural community," Wolff said. "The recycling program offers pesticide applicators and businesses a ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, pallets, pesticides, plasticcasing, recycle, stone

Published in Hazardous


Yes, Kids, There Really is a Magic School Bus

Trey Granger, October 18th, 2007

Washington, D.C. — Science, imagination, education, healthier kids and a cleaner environment come together when Scholastic Inc. and EPA team up to clean up the Magic School Bus. Released today, The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up – a new special edition book based on the popular Scholastic series – takes children on a smart, fun and colorful trip to ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, ideas, noteworthy, reduce, students, television

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Beauty of the Green Building Expo

makeupu, October 18th, 2007

On Saturday October 6th, I ventured out to the Scottsdale Green Building Expo and it was worth it! I was looking for more than just skincare and cosmetics; I was looking for the beauty of where and how we live. Suddenly solar panels and xeriscapes became gorgeous! All of the vendors participating (there is a full list available on the read more

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