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Styrofoam Ban Grows in California

Amanda Wills, May 18th, 2009

PlasticNews reports that Palo Alto, Calif. will officially ban take out containers starting April 22, 2010. The move is a growing trend as 22 other coastal California towns are prohibiting the use of polystyrene takeout containers. San Francisco was the first major city to enact the ban in 2007. The ban extends to containers, clam shells, bowls, plates, cartons and ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number6plasticpolystyrene, paperboard, recycle, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


Recycling Orgs KAB and NRC To Form Partnership

Trey Granger, May 18th, 2009

The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) has ended weeks of speculation about its future with the announcement of a pending partnership with Keep America Beautiful (KAB) that will align two of the country's leading waste management membership groups. The two groups are still working on a partnership proposal, but once aligned, they will have membership in 32 states. They hope to ... read more

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The Future of Urban Gardening

Libuse Binder, May 18th, 2009

In cities across the country, people are converting small plots of land into 1/4 acres or more of urban plenty. Perhaps it is concerns about a tighter budget, an interest in eating locally, or maybe it's just an enhanced appreciation for both the intricate and simple joys to be found in growing one’s own food. Nevertheless, urban garden plots are ... read more

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Tagged basics, grass, ideas, noteworthy, trees, yardwaste

Published in Garden


Recycling Mysteries: Candy Wrappers

Becky Hammad, May 18th, 2009

You've got a sweet tooth you need to satisfy, but did you know that most of our favorite candies are wrapped in what has somehow become the unwanted stepchildren of waste management? Tossed in the trash or in a recycle bin, all candy wrappers make their way to the landfill. But why is this small, colorful package so seemingly difficult ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number7plastic, packaging, recycle, reuse

Published in Plastic


Test Spin With Ford – Part 3

Amanda Wills, May 18th, 2009

Earth911 Assistant Editor Amanda Wills traveled to Washington D.C. to test the Ford 2010 Fusion Hybrid. This is a personal account of her trip and does not necessarily express the views or opinions of Earth911 nor is it endorsed by Ford Motor Company. While on my return flight to Phoenix from Washington D.C., I began to jot down some highlights of ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, autoparts, basics, energy, fuel, gas, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Automotive


8 Tiny Ways to Go Green

Marie Look, May 18th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, in which we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. If you aren’t quite ready to make any drastic changes but still want to lower your impact on the environment, there are several steps that, once taken, you’ll hardly have to think about twice. Here are eight tiny changes ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, cfl, energy, ideas, noteworthy, reduce, shower, windows

Published in Household


How to Make a Big Impact: Air

Raquel Fagan, May 18th, 2009

As we have been discussing over the past few weeks, with all the restraints put on people, money, time, access, the secret to making change may be to focus on the big stuff. So, if you only invested in one green initiative this year, what should it be? What actions make the biggest impact? We started with energy, moved on ... read more

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Tagged airquality, basics, climatechange, ideas, noteworthy

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