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Greenschools Brings Awareness and Education to Mass. Communities

Jennifer Berry, October 31st, 2008

Greenschools is a non-profit organization focused on creating greener and healthier learning environments through education and awareness. Founded by Robin Organ, a teacher with nearly a decade of experience, greenschools hopes to take the first step to educate students, parents, teachers, administrators and communities about issues such as indoor air quality, recycling, nutrition and global warming. On Nov. 22, greenschools ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, newbie, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in General


Panasonic Launches Nationwide Electronics Recycling Program

Jennifer Berry, October 31st, 2008

Panasonic Corporation of North America will officially launch a nationwide Panasonic branded TV and consumer electronics recycling program on Nov. 1. Initially launching in 160 locations in ten states, the program will expand to every state within three years. Managed by Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company, LLC (MRM), a joint venture established by Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba, Panasonic's products ... read more

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Published in Electronics


New Televisions Could Have 30 Percent Energy Savings

Trey Granger, October 31st, 2008

Starting Saturday, you can find U.S. EPA-approved televisions in your favorite electronics stores as the new ENERGY STAR compliant TVs will be available for purchase. The new models are reported to be 30 percent more energy-efficient than conventional televisions. The U.S. EPA has compiled a list of TVs that fit the new specifications. The new TVs are being released in time ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, newbie, noteworthy, productstewardship, recycle, television

Published in Electronics


It’s National Vampire Awareness Day!

Jennifer Berry, October 30th, 2008

Today is National Vampire Awareness Day. While we aren't talking about the blood-drinking phantoms of the our favorite scary stories and myths, these "vampires" are just as frightening. "Vampire power," also known as "phantom load," is the electricity that electronics and appliances use while they are turned off or in standby mode. According to Best Buy, the sponsor of National ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, computers, dvdplayer, homeappliances, ideas, mp3player, noteworthy, television, videogame

Published in Electronics


Starbucks Vows to Use 100% Recyclable Cups

Jennifer Berry, October 30th, 2008

Starbucks recently announced its renewed commitment to 13 eco-friendly initiatives as part of its Shared Planet™ program. The coffee giant promised to achieve these goals by 2015, some of which include: Making 100 percent of Starbucks cups to be reusable or recyclable. Increasing in-store recycling. "Greening" all new, company-owned stores by 2010. Responsibly growing and ethically trading 100 percent of the company's coffee ... read more

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RadioShack Begins Online Electronics Trade-in Program

Jennifer Berry, October 30th, 2008

RadioShack recently announced a new, online electronics trade-in program. The RadioShack Online Trade-In Program allows customers to exchange used, portable electronics for a RadioShack gift card.  Items accepted include: Car Audio Head Units Digital Cameras and Camcorders Game Consoles and Media GPS Devices MP3 Players Notebook Computers Wireless Phones Customers can ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, computers, ideas, mp3player, noteworthy, videogame

Published in Electronics


Recycling is Easier than Ever with the New Earth911.com

Earth911, October 29th, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Today marks the 17th birthday of Earth911.com, the national resource for recycling information and solutions. To celebrate, Earth911.com relaunched to provide: A fresh look and feel to the site Easier navigation to provide a more user-friendly experience, including an advanced content search Interactive features such as voting, rating, commenting and sharing through platforms such as Facebook and Myspace An updated search engine with ... read more

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California & Pennsylvania Pass Thermostat Recycling Laws

Jennifer Berry, October 29th, 2008

California and Pennsylvania recently joined Maine, Iowa, New Hampshire and Vermont in passing laws enforcing the proper collection and recycling of thermostats containing mercury, according to Environmental Protection. The new laws are based on a model developed by the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI), which shares the responsibility for the collection and proper recycling of mercury thermostats with: Thermostat manufacturers Heating and cooling ... read more

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Grants Promote Recycling In Ohio

Ashley Schiller, October 29th, 2008

The Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District in Ohio is offering grants to help create and expand local recycling programs. Last year, 14 organizations received grant awards worth more than $15,000.  These included several schools, which purchased containers to support paper recycling programs. Several businesses and the Hamilton Parks and Recreation Department were also awarded funding in order to create ... read more

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Tennessee Community Offers Prizes for Recycling Pledges

Trey Granger, October 29th, 2008

To celebrate America Recycles Day, Keep McMinn Beautiful (KMB) is giving away prizes, including a $100 gift basket featuring recyclables and recycled material for those who pledge to recycle on November 8. According to Joy Rymer, KMB's executive director, by signing the official recycling promise, the form "also enters you in drawings for local, state and national prizes." The ... read more

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