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The Lowdown on Recycling Juice, Milk Cartons

Trey Granger, October 18th, 2010

When it comes to recycling, not all boxes are the same. This is not only due to the quality of the paper, but also any materials added to optimize the box for consumer use. Take the example of gable-top cartons and aseptic containers, which you may know as milk/juice cartons and juice boxes, respectively. At first glance, these products seem ... read more

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Tagged basics, cartons, composting, drinkboxes, milkandjuicecartons, paperboard

Published in Paper


The Real Captain Planet

Amanda Wills, October 18th, 2010

The year was 1969, and everything seemed possible. Not anything...but everything. As a husband and a new father living in New York City, John H. Adams was a believer in luck. He felt lucky to grow up on a farm, lucky enough to go to college, even luckier to go to law school and the luckiest to get a job with ... read more

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Tagged energy, noteworthy, recycling

Published in General


Back to the Future of Green Tech

Lori Brown, October 18th, 2010

It's no secret that Asia is years ahead of the U.S. when it comes to developing cutting-edge technologies, from clean energy to mobile smart phones. At this year's CEATEC exhibition in Tokyo, an international crowd was clearly present and taking notes. The electronics exhibition, similar to the Consumer Electronics Showcase held in the U.S., is the place to be if "coming ... read more

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Tagged airconditioner, carbatteries, energy, homeappliances, ideas, recycling, refrigerator, television

Published in Electronics


DIY Pop Culture Halloween Costumes

Haley Paul, October 18th, 2010

We've seen a lot of DIY Halloween costumes over the years, from trash bag witches to plastic bag ballerina tutus. But there's nothing like walking into a party donning an iconic pop culture get-up. This year, instead of buying that cheap polyester cape or slathering on store-bought blood, make like a true greenie and create those memorable pieces yourself. You'll save ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, cardboard, DIY, plasticbags, reuse, styrofoam

Published in Clothing


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