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Change a Light Day Promotes Energy-Efficiency

Trey Granger, October 1st, 2008

Today is the annual Change a Light Day, an EPA campaign to promote the energy savings of ENERGY STAR-qualified light bulbs that already has 1.8 million Americans on board. Over one-third of those pledges were due to partnerships with energy organizations throughout the nation. This year, the campaign has expanded to target other energy-saving practices, such as insulation and programmable ... read more

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Sony Ericsson Launches Global Environmental Warranty

Jennifer Berry, October 1st, 2008

Sony Ericsson (SE) recently launched a worldwide warranty, promising to recycle any of its products brought to designated collection points in an environmentally friendly way. The global recycling program allows consumers to recycle any SE product, regardless of where it was originally purchased.  Now active in China, India, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and the U.S., the program will expand from ... read more

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Connecticut Town Bans Plastic Bags

Trey Granger, October 1st, 2008

Plastic bag debris has recently been addressed in large U.S. cities including New York, Phoenix and San Francisco, but the latest plastic bag legislation comes from a Connecticut city with just over 25,000 residents. Westport, Conn., passed a plastic bag ban that will take effect in six months. It will affect bags dispensed at checkout counters in ... read more

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Recycled Fridge Art Contest Winners Announced

Trey Granger, October 1st, 2008

In case you missed the Recycle My Old Fridge exhibit at Washington D.C.'s National Building Museum last month, pictures of the winning designs have been posted online. The campaign, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and ENERGY STAR, encouraged artists to take obsolete refrigerators and create art exhibits. The judges honored three different entries: A Jackpot of Savings by ... read more

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October: National Power Tool Battery Recycling Month

Ashley Schiller, October 1st, 2008

DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, is encouraging participation in National Power Tool Battery Recycling Month during October, reports Utility Products. Customers who recycle a power tool battery at one of DeWALT's 87 service centers will receive a $10 discount on a new battery purchase. DeWALT is coordinating its efforts with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service ... read more

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