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Electronic Recyclers Donates $25,000 to Gang Prevention Initiative

Trey Granger, November 6th, 2007

Fresno, CA–Fresno Mayor Alan Autry and Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer called a press conference today, to announce a major donation to the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Initiative and to highlight a local business that is leading the way to ending gang violence by giving ex-gang members a “hand-up” and not a “hand-out.” Electronic Recyclers Chairman and CEO, John S. Shegerian delivered ... read more

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Examining the Carbon Free Vacation

James Post, November 6th, 2007

James Post is a contributing writer for Earth 911. Become an Earth 911 contributor. I believe everybody understands the dilemma of flying. On one hand it would be unfair towards all destinations relying on tourism; on the other hand the carbon emissions are of great concern. I own a small resort called Paradise Bay in Grenada, one of the islands with ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, greentravel, ideas, noteworthy, trees, wood

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Marketers Warned To Stay Clear Of “Green Trap”

Trey Granger, November 6th, 2007

Environmental Leader reports on new research from BBMG into the minds of consumers showing that although eco-friendly words play an important role in shopping practices, consumers are expecting companies to back up claims with environment-specific action. Here are a few other findings from the BBMG poll: Personal Issues Are Most Important—Consumers' most important issues are the ones that affect their health ... read more

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New Computers Offer Over $1 Billion in Energy Savings

Trey Granger, November 6th, 2007

Washington, D.C.—With over 500 newly Energy Star qualified computer products already on the shelves, there are many options for home and work that will reduce your energy bill and greenhouse gas emissions. "As the driver of America's technology revolution, the innovative spirit of the computer industry is now powering our energy revolution," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "Thanks to the ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, computers, energy, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, reduce

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KAB Announces Results of the 2007 Great American Cleanup

Trey Granger, November 6th, 2007

Stamford, Conn.—After tabulating data from over 30,000 local events held in 17,000 communities and in all 50 states, Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup™ Managing Director Gail Cunningham today announced the cumulative effects of 2.8 million volunteers and attendees who logged over 7.7 million hours to improve their local community environments. Clean-up efforts resulted in 200 million pounds of litter and ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, ideas, noteworthy, paint, recycle, steel, tires, trees

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Recycle Bins at Work Significantly Boost Recycling Rate

Trey Granger, November 6th, 2007

Manoa, HI—It is possible to significantly boost the recycling rate and significantly reduce the discard rate by focusing on workplace recycling programs, according to a new Policy Brief released yesterday by UH Manoa's Social Sciences Public Policy Center. The project combined a survey of faculty and staff with a detailed "waste audit" conducted at Saunders Hall on the UH Manoa campus, ... read more

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