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Tell Us a Tip, Win a Prize!

Earth911, October 19th, 2009

GreenCupboards will be hosting the first ever “Green Your Cupboards Giveaway,” a weeklong event in which participants can win one of five different bundles complete with eco-friendly products for babies or pets. Earth911.com's readers will have a special day to win prizes on Thursday, Oct. 22. Earth911 is looking for the best green tips from its readers and fans. ... read more

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Tagged basics, householdcleaners, ideas, noteworthy, toys

Published in Household


What Are The Hottest Green Jobs?

Trey Granger, October 19th, 2009

The Clean Tech Job Trends 2009 report shows that the most popular green jobs in the U.S. are available in renewable energy, with the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles metro area having the most job activity. The rankings are based on the abundance of job postings on leading recruiter sites, green investment in the area and any ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, noteworthy

Published in General


8 Ways to Green Your Trick-or-Treat

Lori Brown, October 19th, 2009

Why do mummies have trouble keeping friends?  Because they're so wrapped up in themselves! Now that we got that out of the way, onto the ghosts, goblins, gourds...and greenbacks? The National Retail Federation's 2009 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conduced by BIGresearch, estimates Americans will spend $4.75 billion on Halloween this year. Regardless of how you spin it, that's a ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, composting, ideas, leaves, noteworthy, organic, reuse

Published in Garden


360: Recycling Plastic #5

Amanda Wills, October 19th, 2009

Earth911's 360 series breaks down the ins and outs of your everyday items. Plastic #5 is more a part of your life than you make think. From your favorite vanilla yogurt to the prescription medicine bottle above your sink, polypropylene is a durable material that's perfect for packaging. According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), #5 is a similar ... read more

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Tagged 360, basics, carbatteries, homeandofficefurniture, ideas, noteworthy, number5plasticPolypropylene, plasticbottles

Published in Plastic


Recycling Gets Spooky

Lauren Hasler, October 19th, 2009

Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, Samhain - whatever you may call the 31st day of October, the traditions of both tricks (and treats) enchant imaginations around the world on this haunted evening. To add to the array of creepy costumes, ominous decor and an unearthly consumption of sweet treats, we think it only fitting to provide some spine-chilling facts and tips ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, aluminumcan, aluminumfoil, basics, cellphone, greetingcard, ideas, leaves, mixedpaper, mp3player, noteworthy, number6plasticpolystyrene, organicwaste, otherglass, plasticbottles, television, whiteofficepaper, wrappingpaper

Published in General


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