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New iPhone App Helps You Recycle On the Go

Jennifer Berry, November 23rd, 2009

Let's face it: No matter how earth-smart you are, sometimes it's hard to know what's recyclable and what's not. Add in the "I'm new in town,"  "I've never had to recycle this before," or "I can't get to my computer to check out if this is recyclable" factors, and you might be at a loss as to how to properly ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in Electronics


The Ultimate Plastic Breakdown

Amanda Wills, November 23rd, 2009

You may have seen the plastic resin chart, but what do those numbers actually mean, and why should they be important to you? The industry calls it the "resin identification coding system." It indicates the type of plastic your product is made from and is ultimately your guide to recycling that plastic. While the codes were initially developed to meet the ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, curbside, energy, ideas, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, packaging, plasticbags, plasticbottles, recycle, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


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Should E-waste Be Collected Curbside?

Trey Granger, November 23rd, 2009

According to a new survey by Pike Research, 35 percent of consumers think electronics should be collected in curbside recycling programs. More than three-quarters (76 percent) of respondents think recycling is the proper way to dispose of e-waste, and 14 percent are willing to pay to recycle it. And while you're out shopping for the newest technology this holiday ... read more

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

Published in Electronics


The Big Green Move

Jennifer Berry, November 23rd, 2009

A few months ago, Earth911 was on the hunt for a new office space. We wanted an area where we could work creatively, efficiently and effectively without putting a huge strain on the environment. OK, we might be a little biased when it comes to our desire to work in a "green" building.  After all, this is an environmental Web site, ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, basics, cardboard, carpet, cfl, fuel, homeandofficefurniture, ideas, noteworthy, paint, reduce, trees, waterquality

Published in Construction


8 Ways to Reuse Your Cans

Amanda Wills, November 23rd, 2009

Your can of Dr. Pepper may be the perfect sidekick to your afternoon snack, but the 75 cents you paid at the vending machine may be more valuable than you think. When recycled, that can produces enough energy to keep a 100-watt bulb burning for almost four hours or run your television for three hours. Even more interesting, because aluminum is ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, aluminumcan, basics, clothingandtextile, Crafts, DIY, energy, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, reuse, tools

Published in Metal


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