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Building With Paper

Lori Brown, June 17th, 2009

Earth911 recently featured a story on the creative and resourceful way of building using glass bottles. From early 1900 American mining towns to modern-day Thai Buddhist temples, the glass bottle has proven a useful medium for handfuls of crafty architects worldwide. Could this idea of building using everyday recycled resources be applied to paper as well? Glass is a plentiful ... read more

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Tagged basics, buildingwith, cardboard, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy

Published in Paper


EPA Launches E-cycling Fraud Investigation

Amanda Wills, June 16th, 2009

According to the Post-Gazette, the U.S. EPA has filed a complaint, opening an investigation against EarthEcycle LLC, an Oklahoma electronics recycling company. The company partnered with local charitable organizations in a free electronics recycling program. The EPA announced a formal investigation after the Basel Action Network released a report citing that the company collects the electronics and disposes of the ... read more

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Tagged africa, basics, computers, energy, ideas, noteworthy, reuse, television

Published in Electronics


Japan Releases New Process to Recycle Aerosols

Trey Granger, June 16th, 2009

After a two-year search, Japan has selected the Aerosolv recycling system as its nationwide solution for how local governments should handle the disposal of aerosol cans. Japanese businesses already used Aerosolv and were able to win over the Aerosol Industry Association and Japan Waste Management Association in a contest that lasted from June ... read more

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Tagged aerosolcan, basics, hhw, ideas, noteworthy, steel

Published in Hazardous


Survey: Organic Shoppers Prefer Glass Packaging

Trey Granger, June 16th, 2009

The results of a new survey show that more than 75 percent of shoppers that buy organic food prefer glass packaging to preserve the purity and taste of the product. The study also found more than 55 percent of shoppers between the ages of 18 and 34 purchased organic food last year. The Glass Packaging Institute commissioned this poll via telephone ... read more

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Tagged basics, clearglass, ideas, noteworthy, productstewardship

Published in Glass


Google Nixes Trash Cans

Amanda Wills, June 15th, 2009

Google is furthering its green efforts at its London office by removing all trash cans from individual employee desks. Now, instead of tossing away trash without thought, employees will have to make an effort to throw away their garbage, encouraging recycling materials and reducing waste. According to MNN, this small step costs the Internet giant nothing and contributed to the ... read more

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

Published in Construction


Mexico’s Recycling Advancements

Lori Brown, June 15th, 2009

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (ARCA) recently announced expansion of refrigerator recycling services to Mexico, the result of a joint venture with Mexican corporation Diagnostico y Administraction de Logistica Inversa SA de CV (DALI). The companies will partner to provide recycling services to more than 160 appliance retailers and manufacturers that participate in a government-sponsored refrigerator replacement program. The program ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, refrigerator

Published in Metal


U.K. Town Boycotts Recycling Bins

Amanda Wills, June 15th, 2009

Residents in Henley and South Oxfordshire, U.K. are boycotting the new recycling bins that will be distributed throughout the neighborhood. According to several residents, the bins could be too dangerous for elderly householders. Furthermore, the group is citing that the 240-liter and 180-liter bins are an “eyesore” in a town that is fueled by tourism. Residents are so against the placement ... read more

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

Published in Household


360: Recycling Plastic Bags

Amanda Wills, June 15th, 2009

Earth911's 360 series breaks down the ins and outs of your everyday items. Many of us have plastic bags stuffed into the doors of our cars, under the kitchen sink or in various nooks in the garage. With about 89 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps used each year, recycling is paramount. In 2009, more than 850 million pounds of ... read more

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Tagged 360, basics, curbside, energy, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, packaging, recycle, reuse

Published in Plastic


8 Ways to Green Your Pool

Lindsey Wilson, June 15th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series in which we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Summer’s here! Swimming pools are a terrific way to cool off when the mercury climbs, and they can also be a surprisingly easy way to go green. Whether your style is cannonballs or chaise lounges, here are eight ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, DIY, energy, gas, ideas, mercury, noteworthy, recycle, tin, trees

Published in Garden


Get Dad to Go Green on Father’s Day

Libuse Binder, June 15th, 2009

From the extravagant to the economical, there are many eco-friendly ways to fete your dad this Father’s Day. Let's face it - dads are often hard to shop for, and it is easy to find ourselves fretting over the perfect gift for dad, and then settling on the same old thing (new tie anyone?). However, these once-a-year holidays also offer a ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, greetingcard, ideas, noteworthy, rechargeablebatteries, reduce

Published in General


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