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PLA Recycling Within PET Stream Debated

Lori Brown, August 3rd, 2009

The debate whether bioplastics, specifically polylactic acid (PLA), can be recycled with mainstream PET continues to rage on. Released studies seem to contradict each other, with one indicating PLA does not contaminate the PET recycling stream and another indicating it does. Bioplastics are used to create products typically made from petroleum-based products. They are biopolymers, derived from renewable biomass sources ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, plasticbottles

Published in Plastic


Study: Pollution Causing Cancer in Animals

Amanda Wills, August 3rd, 2009

A recent report published in July’s Nature Reviews Cancer reveals the consequences of improper disposal and dumping. According to “Wildlife Cancer: a conservation perspective,” scientists are now concerned about humans’ contribution to carcinogenesis in wild animal habitats. "The more we contaminate the environment, the more we will see problems. If you dump a pollutant, it doesn't just go away,” Frances ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, basics, hhw, ideas, noteworthy, pesticides

Published in Hazardous


AT&T Partners With EPA to Increase E-cycling

Haley Paul, August 3rd, 2009

As the use of electronics grows in an increasingly populated and technology-oriented world, the federal government and wireless phone companies are developing ways to encourage people to properly dispose of unwanted electronic devices. AT&T is addressing the issue of recycling wireless devices by offering drop-off stations at more than 2,000 of its retail locations across the country, as well as offering ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, computers, ideas, noteworthy, television

Published in Electronics


8 Ways to Go Local

Sarah Schmidt, August 3rd, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Why go local? What's all the hype about? Take a look at some of your recent purchases, and think about how much fuel it must have taken to get your stuff from where it was made to your doorstep. How ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, brownglass, cdsanddvds, clothingandtextile, fuel, greenglass, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste

Published in Garden


Trash Planet: India

Marie Look, August 3rd, 2009

The Trash Planet series highlights various countries around the world and how they handle their waste. Waste management is a major problem in India. Faced with rapid population growth, disorganization of city governments, a lack of public awareness and limited funding for programs, cities have struggled for years to find a way to responsibly manage the country’s ever-increasing amount ... read more

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Tagged basics, curbside, ideas, noteworthy, solidwaste, trashplanet

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Cheat Sheet: The Energy Bill

Haley Paul, August 3rd, 2009

With healthcare reform a pressing and contentious issue in Washington, it appears climate change legislation has been put on the back-burner for the moment. Barbara Boxer (D-California), Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chairwoman, says that her goal of having a bill on climate change legislation finished by August has been pushed back to September. Although the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and ... read more

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

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Our Top 5 Green Job Picks

Amanda Wills, August 3rd, 2009

In the midst of a recession, almost everyone has been thinking of new ways to create jobs, stimulate the economy and ultimately get America back on its feet. When President Obama took office, he began to shift the focus onto the environmental sector to get these efforts rolling. The President pledged to double the production of renewable energy over ... read more

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Tagged basics, constructionmaterials, energy, ideas, noteworthy

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The Other Side of Plastic Bags

Lindsey Wilson, August 3rd, 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. Plastic grocery bags are a hot-button issue. Some states are considering instituting a ban or tax on their usage, while others are fiercely defending their ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy, plasticbags, recycle

Published in Plastic


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