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EPA Investigates Hazardous Waste Effect on Low-Income Communities

Amanda Wills, July 31st, 2009

Recently, we've covered the significant impact of hazardous e-waste dumping abroad. But what about hazardous waste dumping in the U.S.? According to the Los Angeles Times, some hazardous waste recycling plants haven’t been environmentally friendly in the past, not only wreaking havoc on the environment, but on low-income families as well. “Under the Bush administration, hazardous waste recycling plants had ... read more

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Published in Hazardous


Elementary Students Pioneer Foam Recycling Program

Haley Paul, July 31st, 2009

Students at an elementary school in Stockton, Calif. are taking local environmental matters into their own hands with a project to recycle waste generated in their school cafeteria. The project targets recycling the polystyrene (Styrofoam) trays notoriously associated with many school lunches, reports Greener Package. As a testament to the value of local partnerships, Westwood Elementary School partnered with a nearby ... read more

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Published in Plastic


Is Interactive Packaging in Our Future?

Lori Brown, July 30th, 2009

You're perusing the supermarket shelves when you find a product you'd like more information about. You pull out your mobile phone, scan a two-dimensional barcode and voila!, product information, coupons and even recipe ideas appear on your mobile. This form of interactive packaging may soon become reality, thanks to a joint Marketing Agreement entered into by DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers ... read more

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Published in Electronics


Topeka Celebrates 20 Years of Phone Book Recycling

Trey Granger, July 30th, 2009

Project Re-Directory in Topeka, Kan. will kick off Aug. 1, providing the chance for residents to drop-off obsolete phone books in partnership with AT&T Real Yellow Pages and Keep America Beautiful-Topeka/Shawnee County. The annual event is timed with the distribution of new books to businesses and residences and will run through Sept. 21. Drop-off locations include Dillon stores and McDonald's ... read more

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Published in Paper


Building With Tires

Lori Brown, July 29th, 2009

Each year, nearly 300 million tires are disposed of in the U.S. alone. The EPA estimates that markets exist for approximately 80 percent of those tires, leaving an estimated 60 million scrap tires to be stockpiled or landfilled. Luckily, the market for scrap tires continues to increase. Whether used as fuel, ground and recycled into new products, retreaded or used in ... read more

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Published in Construction


T-Mobile Cuts Packaging Plastic Use in Half

Trey Granger, July 29th, 2009

The T-Mobile pay-as-you-go phone has new packaging that will cut plastic use by 45 percent, which also equates to a 40 percent reduction in transport materials. The packaging is manufactured by Alloyd Brands, a division of Tegrant Corporation. The company specializes in packaging that reduces material use and weight, in addition to reusable packaging. T-Mobile is using the Natralock® blister cards, ... read more

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Published in Plastic


Competitions Promote Sustainable Living in Mexico

Amanda Wills, July 28th, 2009

With a population of more than 111 million, waste management in Mexico is a key factor in the country’s overall health and economy. In fact, about 12,500 tons of garbage is produced daily in Mexico City alone. Now, in an effort to promote better recycling practices, Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca and Mexico’s Environmental Ministry have published an official set of guidelines for ... read more

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Published in Household


New Program Recycles Old Cookware

Trey Granger, July 28th, 2009

Cookware manufacturer Calphalon is offering a mail-in program called Calphalon ReNew, which allows consumers to recycle obsolete pots and pans of any brand when they purchase new Calphalon products. The Calphalon Unison cookware will come complete with a shipping box, and pre-paid shipping labels are available to print online. Once old cookware is packaged, it can be dropped at a ... read more

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Published in Metal


Reader Response: Delaware Gov. Keeps Container Deposit Law Afloat

Jennifer Berry, July 28th, 2009

Commonly referred to as Delaware's "Bottle Bill," the Delaware Container Deposit Law was almost repealed by the state's legislators recently. The 27-year-old deposit law would have been repealed by House Bill 201, which didn't earn the governor's signature when it reached his desk a few days ago. In his veto statement to the House of Representatives, Governor Jack Markell ... read more

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Tagged basics, clearglass, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbottles

Published in Glass


Your Events: Now on Earth911.com!

Earth911, July 27th, 2009

Hosting an eco-festival and want to tell the world? Attending a recycling or donation drive and hoping to spread the word? Now you can post all your earth-friendly festivities on Earth911.com through our new Events Search, powered by Yahoo! Upcoming. If you haven't seen it yet, there's a new tab in our green search box, titled "Events." This search ... read more

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Published in Electronics


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