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California May Be First State to Ban Plastic Bags

Amanda Wills, June 7th, 2010

California is one step closer to a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. Last Friday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee passed AB 1998 and will be voted upon this Friday by the full Assembly. If passed, the law would go into effect Jan. 1, 2012. Gov. Schwarzenegger has shown support for the move. San Francisco made history when it became the ... read more

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Tagged plasticbags, recycle

Published in Plastic


Rome’s Trash Hotel is Beachy Clean

Tonic, June 7th, 2010

I can't help but think how much the late The Who drummer Keith Moon would likely have hated this hotel. What's the point, after all, of trashing the place when it's made from garbage to begin with? But no, this initiative sponsored by Save the Beach, an environmental awareness campaign launched by Cerveceria Modelo (the makers of Corona Beer), ... read more

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Fresh Tips for Reusing Plastic

Amanda Wills, June 7th, 2010

We asked our readers to share their favorite tips and tricks for reusing their plastics. Here's what they had to say. 1. I use the bags that bread comes in to clean up after the dog. - Leslie Colson Tucker 2. Instead of buying gift bags or wrapping paper, I buy reusable plastic or fabric bags from retailers. They're usually cheaper ... read more

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Tagged DIY, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, plasticbags, pvc, reuse

Published in Plastic


Top Green Gizmos for Summer

Libuse Binder, June 7th, 2010

With summer upon us, there is no better time than now to reduce your energy use with these innovative green gadgets. Whether using innovative technology or harnessing the power of the sun, these gadgets all have the potential to reduce your footprint and save you some serious cash. Kill A Watt The first step in lowering your energy use is determining ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, cellphone, energy, homeappliances, reduce

Published in Electronics


8 Ways to Green Your Move

Amanda Wills, June 7th, 2010

When I took over the job as East Coast Editor for Earth911, I had a big first task to complete: relocate my entire life from Phoenix to New York City in the most efficient, cost-saving manner. The 2,500-mile trip took more than two months to plan. Granted, there were some rough patches along the way (and I'm not referring to ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, curbside, packaging, paperboard, recycle

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