Wrap It Up: Week of May 4

by 05/08/09 No Comments

What’s been exciting this week on Earth911.com? Catch-up before a whole new week starts.

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  1. African Banana Crop Waste Used for Fuel

    Fried, raw, baked or even distilled into beer or wine, bananas are …

  2. Styrofoam to Power Biodiesel Engines

    Styrofoam used to increase biodiesel power output? That’s what a new study …

  3. Women in Uganda Turn ‘Paper to Pearls’

    When Barbara Moller visited two displaced persons camps in northern Uganda with …

  4. Coke to Donate $1M for Recycling in Nat’l Parks

    With an estimated 25 million visitors annually, the National Mall in Washington …

  5. U.K. Residents to Recycle Food Waste Curbside

    Starting June 8, more than 56,000 homes in South Oxfordshire, U.K. will …

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  • Super Bowl Signs Recycled Into Merchandise

    Everything Super Bowl is coming down in Indianapolis, but it isn’t being thrown away. It’s being recycled into wallets, purses, messenger bags and other accessories to benefit a local nonprofit, according to recent news reports.

    This week, workers at Lucas Oil …

  • Eco-Friendly Chocolate Boxes For Your Valentine

    Sure, you want to pick out the cutest (and most eco-friendly) chocolate box for your sweetie. But who has time to sift through all the fancy heart-shaped boxes to find that perfect one? Don’t worry, planet-friendly Casanova. We do. Check …

  • The Greenest Show on Grass

    This year, the Waste Management Phoenix Open had an ambitious goal: go completely zero-waste. Through comprehensive waste diversion and some clever upgrades, this year’s tournament might just be the “Greenest” Show on Grass.

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