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Tree-Free Paper On The Market

Ashley Schiller, August 18th, 2008

Natural Source Printing, Inc. has created a new line of paper which uses no water in processing, no trees, no chemicals and takes very little energy to produce. So what is the paper made of? As the name denotes, FiberStone Papers are made of stone- limestone, to be more specific. Limestone is largely made up of calcium carbonate, which is regularly used ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, productstewardship, stone, trees

Published in Paper


Hawaii Recycles Record 72 Percent of Beverage Containers

Trey Granger, August 18th, 2008

Hawaii has announced the results of its beverage container recycling efforts for the fiscal year 2008, and the state increased recycling by four percent to reach 72 percent recovery, an all-time high. The state says this means more than 680 million containers were recycled from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. State law requires that if more than 70 ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

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Don’t Paint Yourself Into an Eco-Unfriendly Corner

Ashley Schiller, August 18th, 2008

From just off white to mango orange, most people utilize paint to personalize their home. Based on this, It's not surprising that paint is the most collected household hazardous waste at events across the country. There's nothing wrong with jazzing up your living room or giving that old door a fresh coat; just be eco-wise while doing it. The following ... read more

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Tagged basics, concrete, degreasers, householdcleaners, ideas, lead, noteworthy, paint, recycle, reduce, reuse, steel, windows

Published in Hazardous


Another Player in the Diaper Dilemma

Ashley Schiller, August 18th, 2008

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Disposable or Cloth? Is it better to toss or wash? For years, it's been the big debate for many eco-conscious parents, and there are strong arguments both ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, greenstyle, ideas, noteworthy, toilet, toys

Published in Household


Saving Energy by Switching to Nuclear

Francine Hardaway, August 18th, 2008

“CSR for Dummies” is an Earth911.com series highlighting the different pledges and commitments made by companies in regards to product stewardship and recycling. Companies and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Duke Energy is the third largest CO2 emitter in the U.S. By diving into its Corporate Sustainability Report, we discover that Duke ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, reduce

Published in Electronics


My Green Move: Part One

Libuse Binder, August 18th, 2008

My Green Move is an exclusive Earth911 two part series documenting the environmental ups and downs of freelance writer Libuse Binder. Follow her from New York to Seattle and pick up some great green moving tips along the way. Like so many of you, I love to move. There's nothing quite like the feeling of packing everything you own and taking ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, book, cdsanddvds, dvdplayer, homeandofficefurniture, ideas, noteworthy, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, reduce, reuse, singleusebatteries, television, toys

Published in Household


8 Ways to Green Your Wardrobe

Trey Granger, August 18th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Part of back-to-school time means finding that perfect new outfit. One thing you may notice while shopping this year is more of an emphasis on eco-friendly clothing, whether it's organic materials or recycled content. In addition to checking the label, here's ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, lead, metalclotheshangers, noteworthy, recycle, reuse, steel

Published in Clothing


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