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Six Flags Takes a Green Ride

Amanda Wills, June 22nd, 2009

Six Flags announced it will undergo a company-wide green pilot program to reduce its overall impact on the environment, starting with four of its theme parks. “Six Flags is taking aggressive steps to help protect and preserve the environment for future generations,” says Six Flags President and CEO Mark Shapiro. “These programs will help safeguard the planet and create lasting ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, fuel, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste, recycle, reduce

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AT&T Fla. to Require Phone Book Opt-in

Haley Paul, June 22nd, 2009

In a sign of the times of the reigning digital age, AT&T Florida is proposing to stop providing a print copy of residential listings to its customers. Although the yellow pages would continue to be made available in the traditional manner, if customers in Florida want the white pages they would have to call in and request a free copy from ... read more

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New Calif. Program to Educate Consumers About Paint

Trey Granger, June 22nd, 2009

California is launching a new program in hopes of cutting down the 8 million gallons of obsolete paint generated annually. The program will address paint shopping, storage and recycling/reuse options for leftover paint. The California Paint Stewardship Program is head up by San Joaquin County, with financial assistance from a grant by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The state read more

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8 Ways to Be Green On The Go

Kasen Seaver, June 22nd, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series in which we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Life doesn’t stop and neither do we. There’s always work, school, traveling, errands, sports practices etc. that keep us on the go. You might think there’s little time to be green, but that's not the case. ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, book, cardboard, ideas, kitchen, leaves, noteworthy, packaging, recycle, reuse, styrofoam, wood

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Apartment Recycling

Libuse Binder, June 22nd, 2009

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. For many apartment residents, the inconvenience of recycling – separating, storing and hauling – is often a main deterrent to keeping recyclables out of the trash. When ... read more

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Truth About Glass Recycling

Trey Granger, June 22nd, 2009

Before you deposit the next beer or wine bottle into your blue bin, here are a few things to know about recycling your favorite sand-based product: It has the quickest turnaround of any curbside product, back on store shelves in as little as 30 days There's a strong market for recycled glass, and the demand is not currently met A good portion of ... read more

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Published in Glass


Start-up Struggles: A Ski Recycler’s Story

Michelle Talsma Everson, June 22nd, 2009

As the business world catches up with the environmental movement, more and more green ideas and initiatives are turning into companies that operate solely with the environment in mind. With the popularity of green products and services, one would assume that launching a business that offers environmentally friendly services would be an instant recipe for success. But, as found out by ... read more

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The Quest for Recycling

Amanda Wills, June 22nd, 2009

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Quest Recycling Services, LLC has been a player in the waste management game with more than 14 years of experience. With a proven track record of managing recyclables, Quest’s ultimate goal is to provide recycling services to companies of any ... read more

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