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Holiday Shoppers Favor Organic Products

Amanda Wills, November 24th, 2009

According to a recent study by Packaged Facts, U.S. supermarket sales of environmentally sustainable or "ethical" products will rise about 8.7 percent in 2009 to nearly $38 billion, proving that despite the recession, holiday shoppers will still favor eco-friendly goods. But while you may not have a fresh farmers market in your area, the sustainable trend is catching on, as major ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, organic, packaging

Published in Garden


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Energy Improvements Save EPA $15K

Trey Granger, November 24th, 2009

Through a partnership with The Green Grid, the EPA looked to address one of its biggest sources of electricity use: its data center. The organizations found that minor tweaks to just one facility reduced energy usage by 20 percent, equivalent to $15,000 annually in energy costs. The EPA knows the importance of server efficiency, as it estimates 1.5 percent ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, energy, ideas, noteworthy, reduce

Published in Electronics


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

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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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Published in Metal


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Economists Weigh in on Climate Change

Lauren Hasler, November 20th, 2009

A new study found that an overwhelming majority of 144 top U.S. economists believe that climate change will have a negative impact on the nation’s economy. Eighty-four percent of participants in the study conducted by New York University School of Law agreed that greenhouse gas emissions pose a significant risk to U.S. and global economies. Tony Lupo, professor ... read more

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Govt. May Award Cash for Winterizing Your Home

Amanda Wills, November 20th, 2009

The New York Times reports that John Doerr, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and former President Bill Clinton have separately suggested a home energy spin-off of the popular Cash for Clunkers program. Dubbed "Cash for Caulkers," the program would give households money for weatherization projects. Rahm Emanuel, President Obama’s chief of staff, tells reporter David Leonhardt the proposed ... read more

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Tagged basics, climatechange, energy, gas, ideas, noteworthy, reduce

Published in Household


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Plans for Landfill Near Joshua Tree Stalled

Lauren Hasler, November 19th, 2009

Plans to move in a new neighbor next to Joshua Tree National Park were stalled when a southern California appeals panel ruled to temporarily halt development of what would be the largest nonhazardous solid waste landfill in the nation. The proposed Eagle Mountain Landfill would draw trains from Los Angeles County with an estimated 20,000 tons of waste each ... read more

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