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Computer Green-Off

Michelle Talsma Everson, June 29th, 2009

Everywhere you look, it seems as though companies in every industry are doing their best to convince consumers that their products are not only going green, but they are getting there faster than the competition. According to a recent study, 70 percent of businesses are greening their efforts, and the leaders in the IT industry are no different as the industry’s ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, basics, computermonitors, computers, energy, ideas, mercury, noteworthy, packaging, pvc, reduce

Published in Electronics


8 Ways to Green Fourth of July

Michelle Talsma Everson, June 29th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. The Fourth of July is arguably summer’s most popular and celebrated holiday. And, like most occasions, you can take steps to make sure you and your fellow party goers remember to keep Mother Nature in mind while you celebrate. So, whether ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbottles, propanetank, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


Recycled Plastics Market Begins to Stabilize

Haley Paul, June 26th, 2009

It is no secret that the last two months of 2008 and the first two months of 2009 were especially trying times for industries across the economic spectrum. What many may not realize, however, is that the recycling industry—which has steadily grown over its 30-year lifespan—was hit hard by the economic downturn as well. As domestic recyclables in the U.S. continued to ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number5plasticPolypropylene, plasticbags, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in Plastic


Surfing in Style

Lori Brown, June 26th, 2009

Billabong has developed what is believed to be the world's most flexible eco-friendly wetsuit, called the B9 Platinum. Made of 90 percent recycled polyester and 10 percent spandex and limestone-based neoprene, the wetsuit is another example of the great products being made from recycled plastics. Billabong manufactured the wetsuit for the Project BLUE initiative, a collaboration of surf industry brands ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, ideas, noteworthy

Published in Clothing


In-N-Out Commended for Recycling Efforts

Trey Granger, June 26th, 2009

Before In-N-Out Burger opened the doors of its 231st location last month in Woodland, Calif., the fast food chain was already making an eco-impact by diverting 99 percent of the waste accumulated during construction from landfills. This feat earned recongition from Woodland's Public Works Department, which claims that 58 tons of construction debris was recycled, and another 2,425 tons of ... read more

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Tagged adhesives, basics, constructionmaterials, dirt, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, paint, solvents, steel, wood

Published in Construction


Recycled PVC For Freeways, Railways

Lori Brown, June 25th, 2009

With the federal stimulus plan allowing for more highway and railway infrastructure improvements to be made, the need for project resources will inevitably increase as well. Becoming more common is the use of recycled plastics in construction of these large-scale infrastructure projects. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or plastic #3, is a thermoplastic polymer of vinyl chloride commonly used in piping for water systems ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number3plastic, pvc, recycle

Published in Plastic


Worried About Waste From Single-Use Coffees?

Jennifer Berry, June 25th, 2009

Coffee makers are a standard fixture in any office setup. Recently, the growing popularity of single-use coffee systems, where drinkers brew their own cups of coffee rather than pouring from a community pot, have given rise to questions about the increase in waste this trend creates. In fact, a recent article estimated the 150 million coffee drinkers in the ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, ideas, noteworthy, paperboard, recycle

Published in Household


New Flatware Designed With Composting in Mind

Trey Granger, June 25th, 2009

Several of the newer lines of disposable dishes and flatware are being manufactured from materials that, while they may not be recyclable, will biodegrade in a compost pile. The newest line of Bare by Solo dishes are produced using sugarcane and have been certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). The company is also working on a line ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy

Published in Garden


Congress Approves Cash For Clunkers

Lori Brown, June 24th, 2009

Last Thursday, Congress passed the "Cash For Clunkers" Automotive Stimulus Bill, marking a big step toward recovery of the automotive industry and an expected significant increase in fuel-efficient model sales. The one billion dollar program, formally titled "Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program," will provide vouchers, worth as much as $4,500, to consumers who replace old and inefficient "clunkers" ... read more

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Tagged autoparts, basics, ideas, noteworthy, steel

Published in Automotive


Beetle Bacteria Can Break Down Styrofoam

Trey Granger, June 24th, 2009

The top prize at this year's Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) went to a 16-year-old from Taiwan who found a bacterium present in mealworm beetles that is capable of decomposing Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). With the help of two microbiologists, the student, Tseng I-Ching, vivisected more than 500 beetles in her research. The unnamed bacteria is part of the ... read more

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Tagged antifreeze, basics, ideas, noteworthy, number6plasticpolystyrene, packaging, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


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