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International Young Eco-Hero Awards Underway

Amanda Wills, December 31st, 2010

Action for Nature (AFN), a San Francisco nonprofit that supports youth action for the environment, announced the application opening for its annual Eco-Hero Awards. The competition recognizes youth ages 8 to 16 years old for exceptional environmental activism or projects. Among last year's winners was Felix Finkbeiner of Germany, who took the first place prize for inspiring youth to ... read more

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Tagged students, trees

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6 Green Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

Megan Dobransky, December 30th, 2010

The New Year is nearly here, and it’s time to start thinking about those dreaded resolutions. We want you to get this year off on the right foot, so here are some suggestions for super-easy green resolutions that won’t be hard to keep. 1. Eat and shop local There are so many benefits to eating local; you’re helping your ... read more

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Tagged airquality, clothingandtextile, composting, fuel, recycle, reuse

Published in Household


How ‘Green’ Ruled Twitter in 2010, Who to Follow in 2011

Amanda Wills, December 29th, 2010

The No. 1 trending topic on Twitter in 2010 wasn't Team Coco, FIFA World Cup or even Justin Bieber. According to Twitter's analysis, "Gulf Oil Spill" was the most popular trend of this year's 25 billion tweets, pushing environmental topics mainstream and chipping away from the former "nonprofit-worker-turned-hippie-activist" stereotype. "The Oil Spill is a microcosm of where social media ... read more

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The Value of E-cycling in the New Year

Wes Muir, December 29th, 2010

The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management, and does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. Over the past decade, more people have put forth a conscious effort to “think green” during the holiday season. Wrapping presents with recycled paper, purchasing eco-friendly gifts and sending electronic greeting cards are commonplace practices ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, computers, recycling, television

Published in Electronics


What Happens to the Rockefeller Tree After Christmas

Mary Mazzoni, December 28th, 2010

The enormous Christmas tree that lights up Rockefeller Center each year is one of the most iconic visuals of the holiday season. But one has to wonder about the tree’s story. Where did it come from, and what will happen to it after the holiday season has come and gone? This year’s tree is a 74-foot-tall Norway Spruce donated by ... read more

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Tagged composting, treecycling

Published in Garden


Quick Cleanup Tips for the Holidays

Megan Dobransky, December 28th, 2010

You’ve unwrapped all your presents, opened all the packaging, filled up on food – and now it’s time to clean it all up. Picking up after the holidays may seem like an enormous task, but assessing the waste, breaking it down into categories and deciding on proper disposal will make everything much easier. You will likely have two categories of cleanup, ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, DIY, electronics, greetingcard, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, wrappingpaper

Published in Household


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Treecycling a Major Step in Greening Your Holidays

Jennifer Berry, December 27th, 2010

As fast as the holidays came, they are over just as quickly. The wrapping paper has settled, the last of the cookies consumed and the bottle of champagne emptied. Now, cleaning up is the new priority. Part of holiday cleanup entails taking down the Christmas tree and recycling it. This year, Earth911 is making treecycling easier than ever with its ... read more

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Tagged christmastrees, recycle, treecycling

Published in Garden


5-Step Guide to Treecycling

Trey Granger, December 27th, 2010

As of Dec. 26, Earth911 has collected treecycling information for more than 85 percent of the U.S. population for the nation's largest Treecycling Directory. Considering the U.S. EPA estimates 20 percent of our municipal solid waste is already organic, it’s worth the time to properly dispose of your tree. So, as you get ready to undeck the halls, here ... read more

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Tagged christmastrees, guide, treecycling

Published in Garden


Green Winter Weekend Getaways

Amanda Wills, December 27th, 2010

Who says you have to spend hundreds on a plane ticket for a great winter getaway? We found seven destinations within driving distance of major metropolitan areas around the country. Buen viaje! Northeast: Southbury, Connecticut Distance from New York City: 85 miles Distance from Boston: 145 miles Where to stay: Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast Cornucopia at Oldfield was the first B&B ... read more

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Tagged greentravel, holidaytravel

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4 Stories To Inspire Your New Year

Mary Mazzoni, December 27th, 2010

As you assemble your list of New Years resolutions and firmly resolve to keep them in 2011, we thought we’d give you an update on the subjects of our most popular stories from 2010. Maybe their resolutions will give you a little inspiration. New Year, new dresses First appearance on Earth911: 365 Dresses, 365 Days, $365 Marisa Lynch and her ... read more

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Tagged africa, energy, ideas, recycling, reuse, students

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