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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Speaks at 2009 Built Green Conference

Lori Brown, March 9th, 2009

The 2009 Built Green Conference, an annual event for building industry professionals focused on sustainable community development and quality green building practices, products and projects, featured keynote speaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known environmental defense attorney. Delivering a speech Friday entitled "How Business Can Utilize Sound Environmental Policies and Procedures Through the Adoption of Green Business Practices," RFK ... read more

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Tagged basics, constructionmaterials, energy, greenbuilding, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Construction


Waste Hierarchy: Who’s on Top in the Game of Trash?

Raquel Fagan, March 9th, 2009

Back in January, we asked our readers what New Year’s resolution they were sticking to the most. The results of that poll got us talking. It seems as if more people focus on recycling than reusing or reducing. Though most people liked a mix of all three, when they did get specific, recycling was the preference. We wondered why this was ... read more

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

Published in Household


Taking Compost to the Curb

Sarah Schmidt, March 9th, 2009

Curbside recycling programs have become so common, that most of us take them for granted. Simply toss your soda cans, beer bottles and newspapers in the right bins and your city or county will make sure they get recycled. But will the day ever come when we can compost our food scraps just as easily? In some U.S. cities, that ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, brownglass, composting, curbside, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, organicwaste

Published in Garden


8 Easy Ways to Start Being Green

Patti Roth, March 9th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. It’s hip. It’s hot. And best of all, it’s a snap. A start-up approach to greening your routine is almost effortless. You do not need to go out, spend a lot of money and purchase fancy gadgets. For most of ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, computers, curbside, energy, ideas, magazines, mail, noteworthy, packaging, paint, recycle, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, shower, television, tires

Published in Household


Recycling Mystery: Expanded Polystyrene

Kasen Seaver, March 9th, 2009

It's the eternal question: Can I recycle expanded polystyrene? It’s everywhere: It holds your food, secures items in packages, provides insulation in homes and it’s even in your bike helmet. It's also known as plastic #6, which you've seen used in plastic cups and CD and DVD cases. Fun fact: In 2006, the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers reported that 56 million ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, mail, noteworthy, number6plasticpolystyrene, recycle, reuse, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


Largest Distribution Center to Move to Recyclable Packaging

Jennifer Berry, March 9th, 2009

Consumers are often only concerned with recycling the goods they have on hand, like cereal boxes, milk jugs and plastic bottles. But what about the packaging in which these products were shipped to reach the store where you bought them? Due to demands on the strength of these boxes, such as moisture or extreme cold, they are often not recyclable ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, paperboard, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in Paper


Wear It Then Walk On It: The Many Options for Recycled Flooring

Libuse Binder, March 9th, 2009

Home improvement and building projects can be a big drain on the environment and your wallet, especially if using virgin materials and products with high levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds). For those in the market for new flooring, such environmental pitfalls can easily be avoided. Thanks to green design innovators, it is now possible to install a new floor made ... read more

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Tagged adhesives, basics, carpet, ceramictile, clearglass, clothingandtextile, constructionmaterials, greenbuilding, greenstyle, ideas, noteworthy, otherglass, recycle

Published in Construction


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