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UPS, HP Develop Paperless Shipping Labels

Jennifer Berry, November 17th, 2008

UPS recently announced it is deploying a new combination scanner and paperless printing device from Hewlett-Packard that will print millions of sorting labels directly on packages. "The new HP handheld device means increased efficiency and effectiveness at a lower cost, with less waste," said Dave Barnes, senior vice president and CIO of UPS. Barnes also noted that the new device ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, mail, mixedpaper, noteworthy, reduce

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Aluminum’s Solid Future in ‘Green’ Cars

Jennifer Berry, November 17th, 2008

At the Automotive News Green Car Conference, aluminum was deemed a cost-effective solution to future automotive development, especially in key areas such as fuel economy, reduced emissions, high recyclability and improved safety. Dr. Rick Winter, director of development, Alcoa Technology Center, said North American automotive aluminum content has more than tripled in the last three decades because of its "environmental, ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, autobodies, autoparts, basics, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Automotive


8 Ways to Green Your Holidays

Earth911, November 17th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. 'Tis the season to give, celebrate and renew. It only takes a small commitment to protect the environment. Here are eight simple ways you can make a difference this holiday season: 1. Rethink the Gift Wrap It's time to think outside ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, energy, giftbags, giftboxes, glassornaments, greetingcard, holidaylights, ideas, magazines, newspaper, noteworthy, paperboard, recycle, reduce, reuse, tin, trees, wrappingpaper

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New Eyes for the Needy

Jennifer Berry, November 17th, 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. New Eyes for the Needy provides the opportunity for improved sight to millions of people worldwide. The organization was founded by Julia Terry in 1932, ... read more

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Tagged basics, clearglass, eyeglasses, ideas, medical, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Household


The Environmental Impact of Indoor Plants

Bob Peeples, PE, November 17th, 2008

Power to the Peeples is an exclusive Earth911 series written by Bob Peeples, our resident chemical engineer and Program Manager of Earth911’s sister site Beaches911. Bob combines his extensive knowledge of the environment and how things work with an off-the-cuff sense of humor. Did you know there's a science called "environmental ergonomics?" It's the study of the effects of ambient ... read more

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Tagged airquality, basics, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste, reduce

Published in Garden


Keep Those Pipes Clean this Holiday Season

Raquel Fagan, November 17th, 2008

Holidays are a perfect time to bust out the china and cook a meal fit for royalty. Don't be afraid to embrace your culinary spirit. Responsible cleanup of that festive meal, along with kitchen composting, is as important as the dessert. Keep in mind that a deep-fried holiday turkey can generate up to five gallons of oil before the turkey ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, cookingoil, energy, fuel, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reuse

Published in Household


‘Green Your Holidays’ With Earth911 and the USPS

Earth911, November 17th, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Earth911.com and the U.S. Postal Service have partnered to share an important message: Don’t take a holiday from recycling. Waste output can increase as much as 25 percent during the holidays. Earth911.com and the USPS are presenting the “Green Your Holidays” channel, with simple, practical tips to make sure you don’t contribute to that statistic. The Green Your Holidays channel ... read more

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Tagged basics, christmastrees, giftbags, giftboxes, greetingcard, holidaylights, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, paperboard

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Sending and Saving Green

Steve Uydess, November 17th, 2008

According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), 19 billion cards, letters and packages will be delivered this holiday season. That's three pieces for every person on the planet. There’s a good chance that at least some of that mail is either coming from or headed to your house. In light of the shipping craze that hits the country each ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, greetingcard, ideas, mail, mixedpaper, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, reuse

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