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Our 2008 Picks: 15 Things To Know About

Jennifer Berry, December 31st, 2008

2008 was a year to remember for exciting developments in the green scene. There were new discoveries and revelations, and a growing knowledge about and desire to change our impact on the planet. We also learned more about the small and large ways our lifestyles affect our world as a whole. In case you weren't here for all the excitement, we ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, cellphone, clothingandtextile, composting, ideas, inkjetcartridge, medicalwaste, mixedpaper, motoroil, newspaper, noteworthy, organicwaste, packaging, television, videogame

Published in Household


Cities Go Green for New Year’s Eve

Lori Brown, December 31st, 2008

As people around the world prepare to ring in the New Year with bubbly, resolutions and hymns of Auld Lang Syne, some cities around the world are putting the finishing "green" touches on what they hope to be an eco-friendly celebration. Down Under Goes Green Sydney usually finds itself in the spotlight on New Year's Eve, as it's one of the first ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, led, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Electronics


Shaw’s Supermarket Incentivizes Reusable Bag Use

Trey Granger, December 31st, 2008

For New Englanders still in the "paper or plastic" mindset, Shaw's Supermarkets are making donations to non-profit organizations that help protect the planet for each reusable bag purchased at its stores. One such example is in Connecticut, where the purchase of a reusable polar bear bag for $1.50 results in a 10-cent donation to the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. ... read more

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Tagged basics, brownpaperbags, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbags

Published in Plastic


New Widget Makes Sense of Water

Jennifer Berry, December 30th, 2008

The U.S. EPA recently released a new widget to help consumers reduce their water usage through monthly tips and suggestions covering topics like water-efficient lawn care and fixing leaks at home. According to the EPA, "A recent government survey showed at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional or statewide water shortages by 2013. But by using water more efficiently, ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, shower, toilet, waterquality

Published in Household


City Receives $200K Grant to Become “Model City”

Lori Brown, December 30th, 2008

The city of Knoxville, Tenn., has been chosen as a recycling "model city," receiving a $200,000 grant to conduct a recycling study and develop strategies to increase residential recycling rates. The grant was awarded through a new partnership between The Climate Group and the American Beverage Association (ABA), which aims to increase recycling as a way to reduce climate ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, curbside, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in General


Is Your College Prepped for Recyclemania?

Trey Granger, December 30th, 2008

College rivalries exist on the sports fields and through industry rankings, but the annual RecycleMania competition is a whole new ballgame: which school recycles the most. RecycleMania is back, officially launching on January 18, 2009 and running through March 28. Registration is currently open, and this year a series of teleconferences in January have been designed to help new entrants ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, cardboard, clearglass, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in General


Need a Digital TV Converter Coupon? They’re Going Fast

Jennifer Berry, December 29th, 2008

According to Reuters, U.S. consumers who wait too long to request government coupons to subsidize converter boxes for the digital television transition in February may come up empty-handed. The deadline to order the converter boxes is Dec. 31. The Department of Commerce official overseeing the program said that because of a last-minute rush of  requests for the coupons that ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, television

Published in Electronics


The Problem With Paper Towels

Jennifer Berry, December 29th, 2008

Paper towels billowing out of bathroom dispensers is, for some environmentalists, a painful symbol of waste, according to Green Inc., a green blog for the New York Times. In the article, Rob Gogan, the recycling and waste manager at Harvard University, estimated that paper towels can account for 20 to 40 percent of an office or dorm's waste by volume. The ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, ideas, mixedpaper, mulch, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Paper


Beauty Is As Beauty Does

Jennifer Berry, December 29th, 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. Aveda was founded in 1978 with the goal of providing high performance, botanically based beauty products that can be better for your body, as well ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, packaging, plasticbottles, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Plastic


It’s Treecycle Time

Lori Brown, December 29th, 2008

Now that the presents have all been handed out from under the tree and New Year's resolutions are looming around the corner, it's time to start thinking about recycling your Christmas tree. Treecycling can be a simple and great way to start off your new year with an eco-friendly act of kindness. Between 30 and 35 million real Christmas trees ... read more

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Published in Garden


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