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Whitlock Training Group Offers Business Recycling Course

Ashley Schiller, September 19th, 2008

Whitlock Training Group Corporation, a leader in e-learning for the business and law enforcement communities, recently launched the new online training course "Profitable Recycling for Business," reports The Wall Street Journal. Many businesses perceive recycling as simply a good move for the environment, but there are economic incentives as well. Valuable items are also sent off to the landfill, causing companies to ... read more

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Kettle Foods’ Facility Saves Green

Jennifer Berry, September 19th, 2008

After opening a LEED Gold Certified food manufacturing facility over one year ago, Kettle Foods has seen a significant reduction in energy costs and waste output. Through its water reclamation system, the facility reused 3.4 million gallons of water.  The factory also recycles 2,300 gallons of waste oil monthly, which is used to power Kettle Foods' diesel-engine BioBettle cars, after ... read more

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Nokia Tests Cell Phone Recycling Kiosks

Jennifer Berry, September 19th, 2008

As part of a six-month pilot program, Nokia recently launched cell phone recycling kiosks in the Klang Valley in Malaysia, according to cnet.com. Named the Integrated Nokia Kiosk (INK), the stations are unique because they combine cell phone recycling and customer care into each unit.  Subscribers have the option of donating their old phone for recycling, or dropping off their ... read more

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Recycling Up, Trash Down in Boston

Ashley Schiller, September 19th, 2008

New programs are helping recycling rates improve in the Boston area, reports The Boston Globe. The amount of cans recycled rose 6.1 percent from 2005 to 2007, while the amount of trash collected dropped 10.6 percent, according to South Shore Recycling Cooperative. Towns willing to try out new programs are seeing success. Five use a pay-as-you-throw program, in which residents pay a pick-up fee per trash ... read more

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