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‘Recycle as You Shop’

Lori Brown, January 12th, 2009

As a nation, we've become fairly accustomed to recycling our newspapers. In fact, we recycle them at an approximate rate of 75 percent (a passing grade). Catalogs, magazines, phone books and other paper sources, on the other hand, are a much different story. Approximately 80 percent of catalogs and magazines are landfilled each year, along with an estimated 660,000 tons of ... read more

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Tagged basics, catalogs, computerpaper, ideas, magazines, mixedpaper, newspaper, noteworthy, phonebooks, whiteofficepaper

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How Will CA Chemistry Plan Affect Consumers?

Jennifer Berry, January 12th, 2009

Recently, the State of California released its initial findings for the California Green Chemistry Initiative. With the aim to eliminate or reduce the use of toxic substances in products and manufacturing processes, the comprehensive initiative looks to strengthen the protection of public health and the environment. “Rather than managing wastes at the end of a product’s life cycle, Green Chemistry ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, productstewardship, recycle, reuse

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Real Readers: One Mom’s Ecominders

Jennifer Berry, January 12th, 2009

Real Readers is an Earth911.com series featuring the stories of real people making a difference in the world. Are you or someone you know going above and beyond to do something for the Earth? Tell us about it! In the wide world of eco-consciousness, there's a lot to remember. Did you throw your reusable shopping bag back in the car? ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, inkjetcartridge, noteworthy, recycle, reduce, whiteofficepaper

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The Story of Phone Books

Brandy Norleen, January 12th, 2009

Have you received a new phone book recently? Do you have a stack of outdated editions filling the corner of your garage? Many people are unaware that phone books are recyclable, and every year 660,000 tons end up in landfills across the country. To learn more about these prevalent directories and how consumers and the industry are mitigating their environmental impact, Earth911 ... read more

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Tagged basics, brownpaperbags, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, phonebooks, recycle

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8 Ways to Green Your DIY

Jennifer Berry, January 12th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Getting ready to start a new do-it-yourself (DIY) project around the house? January is a great time to refresh some old furniture, fix your dryer (after all, it's been making that weird sound for at least a few weeks ... read more

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Tagged basics, bicycle, book, cellphone, clothingandtextile, DIY, ideas, noteworthy, paint, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, reduce, reuse, singleusebatteries, tools, whiteofficepaper

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Handling Your Wallet Waste

Trey Granger, January 12th, 2009

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. Take a quick look through your wallet. You've got ID cards, credit cards, gift cards and maybe even old hotel key cards you kept after check-out. ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number3plastic, plasticbottles, pvc, recycle

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Keeping Chlorine Off Baby’s Behind

Trey Granger, January 12th, 2009

New parents take heart: a little poop might not be the worst thing you find in diapers these days, as far as the environment is concerned. It's estimated that over 27 million diapers are consumed each year in the U.S., and over 90 percent end up landfills. Once these diapers reach the landfill, some sources estimate that it takes between 250 ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number4plasticLDPE

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It’s Still Cool to Be Green

Jennifer Berry, January 12th, 2009

Have you caught the out with the old, in with the new bug that always seems to go around this time of year? With resolutions to maintain (you haven't forgotten what you promised Jan. 1, right?), sloughing off old habits is a refreshing detox for your outlook on a new year and a new you. With all this self-examination, where does ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, clothingandtextile, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, paperboard, plasticbags, recycle

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