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The Best DIY Paper Projects

Amanda Wills, February 22nd, 2010

Last week we covered five craft projects using plastics around your home. But after our editor did her own trash audit, we found that paper is a huge part of the average household waste stream. While 87 percent (approximately 268 million) of Americans have access to curbside or drop-off paper recycling programs, we always love a good do-it-yourself adventure. ... read more

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Tagged basics, brownpaperbags, cardboard, Crafts, DIY, magazines, mixedpaper, paperboard

Published in Paper


The Straight Story on BPA

Jennifer Berry, February 22nd, 2010

You've probably heard a great deal over the past few months about bisphenol A (BPA), a plastics additive used in countless consumer products. As questions about BPA, including its recyclability in the plastics to which its added and its safety for human consumption, continue to arise, we decided to get behind the science of BPA with Steven G. Hentges, executive director ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, cdsanddvds, homeappliances, number7plastic, recycle

Published in Plastic


Health Care Reform’s Eco Impact

Katherine J. Chen, February 22nd, 2010

More than 30 countries around the world operate under some form of a universal health care system, but it's still not practiced in the United States, and 15 percent of Americans are uninsured. In a September 2009 speech to Congress, President Obama discussed the changes he envisions for citizens with and without health insurance. Under his proposed universal health care plan, ... read more

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Tagged energy, medical, medicalequipment, medicalwaste, medications, noteworthy

Published in General


As Solar Power Advances, Disposal Will Become an Issue

Trey Granger, February 19th, 2010

The Utility Solar Assessment Study estimates that solar energy will account for 10 percent of electricity use in the U.S. by 2025. But like any other consumer product, solar panels have a limited shelf life and disposing of old panels will eventually come into play. So what do you do when you need to get rid of an obsolete panel? With ... read more

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Tagged constructionmaterials, otherglass, windows

Published in Construction


When It Comes to Recycling, Is It Better to Be Single?

Marisa McNatt, February 19th, 2010

The initial benefits of single-stream recycling may result in problems down the line, according to a new study by the Container Recycling Institute (CRI). Single-stream allows you to throw all of your recyclables into one bin, making the first step to recycling an easy one. Also, single-stream significantly reduces costs because more material can be collected with less labor ... read more

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Tagged composting, curbside, recycle

Published in Household


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Economic Pressure Forces Arizona to Opt Out of Climate Initiative

Marisa McNatt, February 18th, 2010

As Arizona’s state legislature pulls funding for environmental initiatives, the state is looking for solutions that will simultaneously help both the economy and the environment. But those opportunities may be few and far between. “The recession hit Arizona probably as hard as anywhere in the country because so much was invested in the home-construction industry out here,” says Mark Shaffer, communications ... read more

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Tagged climatechange, curbside, energy, reduce

Published in General


Eco Designs We Want to See at the Next NY Fashion Week

Katherine J. Chen, February 18th, 2010

In lieu of New York Fashion Week's wrap up, we searched for sustainable designers that we may see on the runway in September. At the forefront of eco-friendly fashion is Matt & Nat, a Montreal-based line that has made the commitment to use only recycled materials in its accessories. The Spring 2010 collection, which features a color pallet of bright ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, number1plasticPETE, plasticbottles, recycle

Published in Clothing


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Toyota Says Recall Plan Will Include Recycling

Katherine J. Chen, February 17th, 2010

Toyota has been feeling the backlash of its recent recalls after several models distributed worldwide were suspended due to sticking accelerator pedals and a general faulty braking system. The company has temporarily discontinued production at two major factories in the United States, following plummeting sales and negative news coverage that has hurt the business’s previously untarnished reputation. Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, autoparts

Published in Automotive


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Who’s Taking Care of the 8,000 Tons of Trash From Mardi Gras?

Amanda Wills, February 17th, 2010

New Orleans' recycling program was completely eliminated after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. While the city pledged to bring back curbside service as recently as 2008, it faced crippling budget shortfalls that couldn't support the $8 million annual cost of curbside. As a result, New Orleans residents never saw those promises come into fruition. That gaping hole left by lack of recycling access ... read more

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Tagged curbside, organicwaste, recycle, solidwaste

Published in Household


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First Electronics Recycling Certification to Regulate Toxic Exporting

Lori Brown, February 16th, 2010

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has announced its endorsement of the first-ever certification program for the recycling of electronics. The e-Stewards Certification and Standards program, held by the Basel Action Network (BAN), is touted as a giant step forward in an effort to slow the tide of overseas shipment of hazardous electronics. The e-Steward Certification is a fully accredited certification ... read more

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Tagged africa, recycle

Published in Electronics


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