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Batteries Top Earth911.com Recycling Searches

Earth911, January 19th, 2009

The results are in from a year of consumers and businesses searching Earth911.com for recycling and disposal options. At the top of our list for most requested items were batteries. The term "batteries" can encompass a range of products, including car batteries, cell phone batteries and single-use alkalines. While ranking lower on the list, "Christmas trees" still ranked in the top ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, christmastrees, computers, fluorescentbulbs, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, paint, recycle, television

Published in Garden, Hazardous, Uncategorized


Inauguration: Rolling Out the “Green” Carpet

Lori Brown, January 19th, 2009

What do you get when you cross millions of people and an historic political event? The answer: trash! And lots of it. With millions expected to gather on the National Mall for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, the environmental impact is likely to be substantial. For all you environmentally forward thinkers out there, don't fret, as this year's Presidential Inaugural ... read more

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Tagged basics, carpet, composting, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, number6plasticpolystyrene, organicwaste, recycle, styrofoam

Published in General


Eco-Friendly Design Contest Lets Engineers Shine

Lori Brown, January 19th, 2009

Crafty in the electric engineering department? Looking to use your design skills to better the environment? Try your hand in the international Live EDGE eco-design contest. Live EDGE (Electronic Design for the Global Environment) is a global design contest for engineering students and professionals, sponsored by Premier Farnell PLC, a leading multi-channel distribution group supporting engineers and purchasing professionals globally. Design ... read more

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Tagged austria, basics, batteries, energy, ideas, led, noteworthy

Published in Electronics


Coke & The Power of Packaging

Jennifer Berry, January 19th, 2009

When you think of resource conservation and environmental stewardship, Coca-Cola may not be the first company to come to mind. But while the worldwide, multi-billion dollar company may not be on the top of your environmental list, don't discount their efforts before you know the whole story. Coke has dreams. Dreams not only of getting you to reach for ... read more

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

Published in Plastic


Reuse Challenge: The Cardboard Chair

Earth911, January 19th, 2009

The Reuse Challenge is an Earth911.com series showcasing ways to reuse everyday items and materials in a new way. Think you can make this project better? Show us what you can do by sending us your photos & info. The Story For quite some time now, we've been oogling many of the innovative reuse projects available on the Internet. We give ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, DIY, homeandofficefurniture, ideas, magazines, noteworthy, recycle, reuse, reusechallenge, wood

Published in Paper


8 Ways to Green Your Inauguration

Lori Brown, January 19th, 2009

The Presidential Inauguration is estimated to be one for the history books. Washington officials are expecting a record turnout, and television networks are predicting record viewing numbers. Whether you're planning to partake in the inaugural festivities from Washington, D.C., or from the comfort of your home in Seattle, Washington, here are eight tips to help green your fete. 1. Digitize Your ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, composting, greenbuilding, greentravel, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, organicwaste, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in General


Helping the USB Better About Batteries

Steve Uydess, January 19th, 2009

For a long time now, we have been espousing the benefits of rechargeable batteries for most every type of household or business use. Rechargeable batteries are longer lasting, less polluting and more cost-effective than their disposable counterparts. Yet, rechargeable batteries are not entirely without drawbacks. They cost more up-front, and the chargers themselves are also expensive. While it may be ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, cellphone, computers, ideas, noteworthy, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, reduce, singleusebatteries, videogame

Published in Electronics


The Future of Eco-Friendly Home Design

Kasen Seaver, January 19th, 2009

There are plenty of changes occurring in the homebuilding industry, and even if you aren’t planning on moving anytime soon, it pays (literally) to know what changes are in store for when you finally make that decision. On the forefront of these changes are eco-friendly improvements and practices. In fact, the National Association of Home Builders estimates that almost 50 percent ... read more

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Tagged basics, concrete, constructionmaterials, greenbuilding, homeappliances, ideas, noteworthy, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, recycle, reduce, reuse, toilet, wood

Published in Construction


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