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Green Wedding 101

Libuse Binder, May 31st, 2010

Bride-to-be Paige Jarvie will be married in Chicago in May 2011, and she is planning to do everything she can to make her day as green as possible. "A wedding should reflect not only our love for each other, but it should also reflect our beliefs," she says. "We are as eco-friendly as we can be in our daily lives, and ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, guide, organic, reuse, trees

Published in Garden


Start a Work Recycling Program

Trey Granger, May 31st, 2010

For many of us, home recycling is a pretty easy process. Our city provides us with a recycling bin, and we have Earth911 to tell us what to put in it. Plus, more programs now allow us to throw everything in one place, so you don't even need to sort. This convenience can also make recycling outside of the home ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, batteries, computers, constructionmaterials, guide, ideas, inkjetcartridge, officemachines, organicwaste, packaging, phonebooks, whiteofficepaper

Published in Household


5 Cool Eco-Friendly Toys

Jennifer Berry, May 31st, 2010

With summer officially up-and-running, you may be looking for ways to help keep kids who are out of school entertained and engaged during the upcoming break. Earth911.com went out to hunt for some environmentally toys that might help with this dilemma and found some cool products that combine eco-friendly materials with sustainable ideas. There are tons of other wonderful products ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, cardboard, ideas, recycle, toys, wood

Published in Household


How to Plan an Eco Getaway

Lori Brown, May 31st, 2010

Vacations. We daydream about them. We work hard for them. We aspire to be on them. Few can argue that relaxing poolside or hiking your favorite trails don't occupy our wishful thinking to-do lists. But for some, the beachfront cabana and fruity cocktails just aren't enough to make that list. These "vacationers" are seeking a different type of experience. They are looking for an eco ... read more

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Tagged africa, energy, greentravel, reduce, tanzania

Published in General


NY May Create Cigarette Butt Recycling Program

Jennifer Berry, May 28th, 2010

New Yorkers may have to start paying an extra penny for every cigarette they purchase. Michael DenDekker, New York City assemblyman, has proposed a bill to establish a cigarette butt recycling program in the Empire State, funded by a deposit program similar to bottle bills already prevalent around the country. At first striking DenDekker as laughable, the idea came to him ... read more

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Tagged hhw, recycle

Published in Hazardous


Texas Ranks Last in Recycling Old Electronics

Katherine J. Chen, May 28th, 2010

A recent report reveals that of all the states with takeback programs for used computers, Texas ranks last. The Lone Star State's takeback law mandates that all computer manufacturers and businesses must provide their customers with free recycling options. All discarded electronics, from desktops to monitors, fall within this category. Released by the Texas Campaign for the Environment, the report generated ... read more

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Tagged computermonitors, computers

Published in Electronics


Sustainability a ‘Never Ending Job’ for IKEA

Jennifer Berry, May 27th, 2010

IKEA, notably known as the largest purveyor of home furnishings worldwide, recently released its 2009 sustainability report, cleverly named "The Never Ending Job." Mikael Ohlsson, president and CEO of the IKEA Group, says the furniture giant is "obsessed" with minimizing waste. "This will continue to be our compass in years to come, and we will stimulate new thinking and ... read more

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Tagged lightbulbs, plasticbags, recycle, trees, wood

Published in Household


A Garden in the City: Home Grow Micro Farms

Katherine J. Chen, May 27th, 2010

In a city of cement, die-hard gardeners usually have to content themselves with a window box of gardenias or a series of never-ending potted plants. The prospect of growing anything even remotely more ambitious is extinguished by factors that characterize an urban environment, such as lack of living space. Luckily, in the City of Angels, wannabe gardeners can now grow ... read more

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Tagged composting, organicwaste

Published in Garden


Do Bag Bans Work?

Jennifer Berry, May 26th, 2010

The jury is still out. San Francisco made history when it became the first city to officially ban plastic shopping bags in 2007, making it a pioneer of the outlawing of common to-go plastic products. Other cities in the Bay Area, including Oakland and Palo Alto, shortly followed suit. However, the bans continue to cause controversy, as their effectiveness in ... read more

17 Comments

Tagged plasticbags

Published in Plastic


Extraordinary Students Awarded Presidential Environment Awards

Lori Brown, May 26th, 2010

An outstanding group of students from across the country were the recipients of the 2009 President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA), a prestigious award presented to students showing innovative design and implementation of environmental projects since 1971. Awarded last week by EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, the 10 students and teams were recognized for their efforts in outstanding contributions ... read more

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Tagged constructionmaterials, cookingoil, fuel, magazines, newspaper, plasticbags, recycling, students

Published in General


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