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We’ve Found the Most Recycled Material of 2009

Jennifer Berry, February 8th, 2010

Earth911.com released the results of its 2009 Annual Recycling Report, with electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions topping the list of most recycled materials. “Electronics have always been popular searches on Earth911.com, but with the increased attention these devices have received, this past year was our highest yet,” said Corey Lambrecht, president of Earth911. “Also, overall recycling searches increased ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, batteries, cfl, christmastrees, clearglass, computers, fluorescentbulbs, motoroil, paint, recycle, television

Published in Household


Waste Management Head Goes Undercover; You Won’t Believe What He Saw

Amanda Wills, February 8th, 2010

For those of you who turned off the TV after the Saints' big win, we'll tell you about our second favorite highlight of the night. CBS premiered its new series "Undercover Boss," a reality show in which heads of major corporations pose as entry-level employees to find out just what goes on outside of the corporate office. This week's episode ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, organicwaste, recycling, solidwaste, toilet

Published in Household


What “Bio” Really Means

Jennifer Berry, February 8th, 2010

In the ever-changing world of consumer products, "bio" is gearing up to be the new buzzword (or prefix - take your pick) of the decade. More and more products are hitting the shelves that are made of bio-based materials and/or are biodegradable. Simultaneously, confusion and questions about what to do with these products are rising at the same rate which they ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, number1plasticPETE, organicwaste, recycle

Published in Plastic


Wow, You Can Recycle That?

Lori Brown, February 8th, 2010

A few weeks ago, Earth911 investigated some of the lesser known recyclables. Sure, they don't receive as much media attention as some of their co-stars like the plastic bottle or the aluminum can, but your massive response to "I Didn't Know That Was Recyclable!" proved that there is an outcry to dispose of those odd items. From paint and batteries ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, antifreeze, cookingoil, drinkboxes, homeappliances, ideas, motoroil, noteworthy, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, oilfilters, packingmaterials, pvc, refrigerator, sportinggoods, washeranddryer

Published in Household


Hottest in Green: 2010 Winter Olympics

Amanda Wills, February 8th, 2010

Throw on your U.S. Curling Team sweatshirt, get out the tissues for those emotional figure skating routines and don't forget that Leno is moving back to the 11:35 time slot. Starting on Feb. 12, a projected 5,550 athletes from more than 80 countries will participate during the 17 days of the 2010 Winter Olympic Game events, drawing 3 billion television viewers ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, recycle, reduce

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