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New Site Focuses on Sustainability Efforts of Sports Stadiums

Trey Granger, October 22nd, 2008

August Publications, which provides news related to sports stadiums and arenas through its numerous sites, launched Green Sports Venues to focus specifically on what sports teams and buildings are doing to embrace sustainability. Whether it's the design of brand new facilities or implementing eco-friendly programs to existing parks, sports teams are embracing the green trend. Green Sports Venues ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, productstewardship, reduce, solidwaste

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The Home Depot Holds Green Home Video Contest

Trey Granger, October 22nd, 2008

The Home Depot created a video contest on YouTube allowing people to submit videos of eco-friendly steps they've taken in their home to save money. The winner will receive a $5,000 Home Depot gift card. If you want to submit a video, it should focus on energy and water conservation. The contest is open until November 9. To submit a ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, energy, ideas, mercury, mercurythermostat, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, waterquality

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70% of Electronics Firms Recycle, According to CEA Report

Jennifer Berry, October 22nd, 2008

According to a report recently released by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) where 64 leading consumer electronics companies were interviewed, nearly 70 percent of all electronics firms recycle. Of the organizations polled, "the exemplary companies are using dramatically fewer resources and are making genuine efforts to 'close loops' by taking back products and selling their unusable materials to other companies." At least ... read more

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

Published in Electronics


VA Residents Can Support Recycling Through New License Plate

Jennifer Berry, October 22nd, 2008

The Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) recently announced a special interest plate for the Commonwealth of Virginia. In celebration of America Recycles Day (Nov. 15), all applications for the new recycling license plate received by Nov. 15 will automatically enter those applicants in a drawing for a $100 prize. "The plate will show support for recycling and raise awareness, which is ... read more

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Published in Metal


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