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Kansas Town Turns Tragedy Into Green Prosperity

Amanda Wills, May 4th, 2009

“Greensburg: Better, Stronger, Greener!” is the new slogan for the small Kansas town of 1,400 residents. Two years after a tornado flattened Greensburg, the city is picking up the pieces and rebuilding in a whole new way. Greensburg is taking its opportunity to reinvent itself as a green, sustainable community. The city is using wind and solar technologies to channel ... read more

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Tagged basics, concrete, constructionmaterials, energy, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Construction


Video: Fifth Grader Turns Old Glass Into Booming Business

Amanda Wills, May 4th, 2009

Eleven-year-old Kennedi Kokesch and her mother Nancy were strolling through a local glass store in southern Minnesota when Kennedi learned that the unsold knick-knacks were eventually diverted to landfills. The fifth grader was outraged and gathered as much glass as she could carry out of the store, determined to find a way to put it to good use. When her mother ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reuse

Published in Glass


8 Ways to Get Your Mom to Go Green

Sarah Schmidt, May 4th, 2009

Sometimes the nut really does fall far from the tree. So while you may have spent the last decade or so composting the scraps from your organic produce, riding your bike to work and debating whether to install solar panels or a green roof, mom might still need a little coaxing to go green. Of course she doesn't want to ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, recycle, trees

Published in General


Barriers to Being Green: Time

Becky Hammad, May 4th, 2009

Earth911’s Quick Vote poll asked readers to complete this statement: “The one thing holding me back from being more green is…” In the hustle and bustle of the day, staying green often loses its priority on our daily to-do lists. In fact, 13 percent of the 1,070 poll responders indicated that “time” was the one thing holding them back from becoming ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, energy, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Household


Test Spin With Ford: Part 1

Amanda Wills, May 4th, 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. Ford invited Earth911 to the launch of its new 2010 Fusion Hybrid in Washington D.C. on April 25. ... read more

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Tagged basics, fuel, gas, ideas, noteworthy, reduce

Published in Automotive


RecycleMania 2009 Wrap Up

Amanda Wills, May 4th, 2009

RecycleMania 2009 concluded its annual contest on March 28 and recently announced the winners of the recycling competition between universities throughout the U.S. and Canada. A total of 4.7 million students and 1.1 million faculty and staff members from 510 schools participated. Launching in January, the contest yielded more than 69.4 million pounds of waste for recycling or ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, ideas, noteworthy, otherglass, recycle, reduce, students

Published in General


Stylish Recycling Bins

Kasen Seaver, May 4th, 2009

Has recycling turned into another commitment that started off with a fiery passion but has since fallen by the wayside? Well it’s time to rekindle the flame. But how do you get back into the habit? It all starts with a recycling system that is both convenient and easy to maintain in the midst of your busy life. As ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, basics, curbside, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, packaging, paint, recycle, reuse, steel, tin

Published in Household


U.K. Residents to Recycle Food Waste Curbside

Amanda Wills, May 1st, 2009

Starting June 8, more than 56,000 homes in South Oxfordshire, U.K. will receive new recycling bins for food waste and other recyclable materials. The new program will improve accessibility to recycling in the U.K. and cut down on waste disposed in landfills. Most households will receive a food waste bin, a small kitchen caddy bin, a green wheeled bin for recycling ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, solidwaste

Published in Household


Canon Debuts Line of Recycled Calculators

Lori Brown, May 1st, 2009

In an effort inching closer to a closed-loop system, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and office equipment,  has debuted a line of recycled calculator models in the U.S. The calculators are made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic from old Canon copier materials. The three models - the LS-154TG, the HS-1000TG and the TS-1200TG - are available with ... read more

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Tagged basics, copier, ideas, noteworthy, officemachines, tonercartridge

Published in Electronics


Keep Austin Beautiful to Recognize Outstanding Recyclers, Green Groups

Trey Granger, May 1st, 2009

The 24th Annual Keep Austin Beautiful Awards will call attention to recycling/waste reduction plans of local businesses, school and other Austin, Texas organization. The awards will also recognize achievements in community involvement and environmental education. Nominations will be accepted through June 15, and winners will be announced at the annual KAB Awards Luncheon on October 28. There are eight categories ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, ideas, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Garden


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