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Making Paper Without the Trees

Trey Granger, September 29th, 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. From an early age, we all learn that paper comes from trees. But we aren't taught about other factors in the paper-making process, such as water, ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, number2plasticHDPE, plasticbags, recycle, reduce

Published in Paper


The Economics of Paper Recycling

Jennifer Berry, September 29th, 2008

History Lesson Paper has come a long way from its initial creation in 105 A.D. when Ts'ai Lun, a Chinese court official, invented it. Made of bark, hemp and rags, this "paper" began a communications revolution.  The first paper mill in North America was founded in 1690 near Philadelphia, beginning the paper boon in the soon-to-be U.S. Today Recovered and recycled paper is ... read more

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Tagged basics, catalogs, curbside, ideas, magazines, mail, mixedpaper, newspaper, noteworthy, packaging, paperboard, recycle

Published in Paper


Green Jobs Now Event to Span the Nation

Jennifer Berry, September 26th, 2008

Saturday, Sept. 27, Green Jobs Now, a national day of action, will gather people across the country to learn about and raise their voice for mobilization in "green" industries. "We are ready to tackle the climate crisis by building a green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty," said Van Jones. Hundreds of grassroots events, such as block ... read more

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Tagged basics, grass, ideas, noteworthy, roofingmaterials, trees

Published in General


New Communities in Tucson, AZ, to Recycle Wastewater

Jennifer Berry, September 26th, 2008

In Tucson, Ariz., future communities will feature water recycling for individual subdivisions, reports Fox 11 AZ. In these new communities, residents will water their plants and lawns with recycled water from sinks, showers and bathtubs. The Tucson City Council unanimously approve the ordinance, which will take effect June 1, 2010, to require builders to include the waste system needed to connect ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, shower, waterquality

Published in General


EDF and Wal-Mart Partner to Reduce Plastic Bag Use

Jennifer Berry, September 26th, 2008

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Wal-Mart have teamed up to help carry out Wal-Mart's Global Plastic Shopping Bag Waste Reduction Commitment, the company announced yesterday. EDF will aid in development of reduction, reuse and recycling initiatives to help the retailer reach its goal of reducing plastic bag waste by one-third of 2008 levels per store by 2013.  This could result ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbags, recycle, reduce, reuse, waterquality

Published in Plastic


Scientists Work To ‘Up Cycle’ Plastic

Ashley Schiller, September 26th, 2008

Scientists are developing a new recycling process using bacteria to turn PET plastic into a biodegradable plastic that could replace the cellophane in food packaging, according to Science News. The process could encourage more recycling of the billions of plastic bottles consumed every year. PET, the plastic used to make water bottles, is usually recycled into a lower-grade plastic, or "down cycled." The new ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, packaging, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in Plastic


Dell to Release Laptops With LED Displays

Jennifer Berry, September 25th, 2008

Dell recently unveiled plans to transition all of its new laptops to light-emitting diode (LED) displays within the next 12 months. "As an industry, we can shape the future of green innovation and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with mobile computing," said Jeff Clarke, senior vice president of Dell Product Group. "Dell is committed to leading the transition to ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, computermonitors, computers, energy, ideas, mercury, noteworthy

Published in Electronics


Microsoft Opens New “Green” Data Center

Jennifer Berry, September 25th, 2008

Recently, Microsoft opened its new "nerve center" in San Antonio, Texas. The 470,000 square foot building cost $550 million, not including the computer servers and networking equipment required to host the data for Microsoft's Windows Live and Microsoft Office Live services. Beyond the size and cost, the building is also green, capable of utilizing 602,000 gallons of recycled waste water ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, greenbuilding, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, waterquality

Published in Electronics


‘Closed Loop’ Showcase to Come to Arkansas

Jennifer Berry, September 25th, 2008

The first Sustainable Solutions "Closed Loop Networking" Showcase will be held in Bentonville, Ark., on Oct. 7. DK Enterprises, along with Quest Recycling will put on the event, which will offer the latest sustainability technologies and solutions from leaders in recycling, construction, composting and environmentally products. The Showcase will provide an opportunity for vendors to present products to buyers, managers and ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, ideas, noteworthy, productstewardship, recycle

Published in General


Steelcase Receives FSC Certification

Jennifer Berry, September 25th, 2008

Steelcase, a leading global office furniture manufacturer, recently received Forest Stewardship Council certification, ensuring that its wood products originate from well-managed forests. "From design to production, Steelcase is constantly seeking more effective ways to conserve resources, prevent pollution and nurture environmental consciousness," said Nancy Hickey, senior vice president, chief administrative officer of Steelcase. Steelcase's certification co-insides with the company's other environmental ... read more

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Tagged basics, greenbuilding, homeandofficefurniture, ideas, noteworthy, productstewardship, recycle

Published in Furniture


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