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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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Tagged basics, christmastrees, ideas, noteworthy, trees

Published in Garden


The Rules of Rental

Ashley Schiller, December 29th, 2008

Two of the most painful times of the semester for a college student are: Purchasing textbooks Selling them back for one-third or less the price at the end of the semester "Oh...what a shame, there's a new edition of that book out now. We can only give you $15," the person behind the cash register says lightly, unaware that Dad's Christmas present just got ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, energy, ideas, noteworthy, reduce, reuse, students, trees

Published in Paper


New Year, New Fashion

Clara Moskowitz, December 29th, 2008

Eco-friendly fashion isn't just hemp socks anymore. What started as a niche clothing market for the granola set has now progressed into a full-fledged fashion movement. In fact, according to Organic Exchange, global production of organic cotton increased by 53 percent from 2005-2007. In addition, sales in global organic cotton are predicted to go through the roof following recent growth, ranging from ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, ideas, noteworthy, pesticides, recycle

Published in Clothing


8 Green New Year’s Resolutions

Trey Granger, December 29th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. So how many New Year's Resolutions do you make each year? More importantly, how many do you actually keep? If you're looking for some extra incentive this year, try making eco-friendly goals. Here are eight of the more common resolutions ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, book, carpet, ceramictile, greetingcard, ideas, mail, musicalinstruments, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, packaging, paint, plasticbottles, sportinggoods, steel, wood

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