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New Site Provides Information and Solutions for Battery Recycling

Jennifer Berry, October 20th, 2008

Battery Solutions, Inc., a leader in battery recycling kits, systems and services to corporations, governments, municipalities and households nationwide, recently launched a new battery recycling site. The new site provides consumers and businesses with information about recycling and a convenient means to order environmentally friendly products and services, such as the iRecycle Kits. These kits make it easy for customers ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, ideas, inkjetcartridge, noteworthy, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, singleusebatteries

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Dunkin’ Donuts Opens First LEED-Certified Store

Jennifer Berry, October 20th, 2008

Dunkin' Donuts recently opened its first green, LEED-certified store in St. Petersburg, Fla. The opening of the store was also celebrated by the planting of a tree by Will Kussell, president and chief brand officer of Dunkin' Donuts, and Rick Baker, mayor of St. Petersburg. "With the opening of our first LEED-certified store in St. Petersburg, we look forward not ... read more

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

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Canada’s Waste Reduction Week Gets “Grouchy”

Jennifer Berry, October 20th, 2008

From the Yukon to Quebec, Waste Reduction Week (WRW) is in full-swing this week in Canada, with Oscar the Grouch as the new "Spokes-Muppet" to promote its waste-free goals. The grumpy Muppet will be featured in ads appealing to adults and children alike to encourage waste reduction. According to Natural Resources Canada, North Americans will throw away, on average, 600 ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, reduce, solidwaste

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TieTek LLC Hits One Million Mark

Jennifer Berry, October 20th, 2008

North American Technologies Group, Inc. (NAMG) recently announced that its subsidiary, TieTek LLC, a leader in composite railroad tie design and manufacturing, has now sold over one million railroad ties.  Composed of 85 percent recycled materials, these environmentally friendly ties have an average life span of over 40 years. "The sale of more than 1,000,000 ties is proof that TieTek ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbags, plasticbottles, productstewardship, recycle, tires, trees

Published in Plastic


A New Way to Shop

Kasen Seaver, October 20th, 2008

Even during tight economic times, sometimes it is difficult to not fall for the next great deal at the mall. But keep in mind that every piece of new clothing purchased can put a strain on environmental resources, especially during the manufacturing process. So, where is that new outfit suppose to come from? Try reusing and recycling unwanted clothing through swaps, ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, ideas, mail, noteworthy, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


Recycle America Grows With Added Recycling Opportunities

Trey Granger, October 20th, 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. When you see Waste Management logos on garbage trucks and dumpsters throughout the U.S. and Canada, you may not associate the company with recycling. The reality ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, cfl, curbside, ideas, mail, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Electronics


8 Ways to Green Your Photography

Trey Granger, October 20th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. First, the bad news: photo paper is not recyclable. Your old photographs don't belong in the recycling bin, but there's plenty of other options for green to show up in your pictures. Here's eight ways to see what develops when ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, ideas, mercury, noteworthy, photographicchemicals, rechargeablebatteries, recycle

Published in Electronics


GE “Citizenship” Report Shows Global Sustainability Practices

Francine Hardaway, October 20th, 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. Overview GE looks at the concept of sustainability from a global perspective. Because of this, the company refers to its report as its ... read more

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Tagged basics, climatechange, energy, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reduce

Published in Appliances


Where Batteries Live

Lori Brown, October 20th, 2008

We are all familiar with batteries. They are in use in many aspects of our daily lives, powering everything from our cars to our cell phones. But how much do we really know about the batteries we are using? And just where do these batteries live? Over 15 billion batteries are sold in the U.S. each year. The majority of these ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, carbatteries, energy, ideas, lead, mercury, noteworthy, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, singleusebatteries

Published in Hazardous


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