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New Yorkers Have E-cycling, For a Limited Time

Amanda Wills, January 17th, 2011

The story of electronics recycling in New York reads more like a book of puzzles. Its strict e-waste law was passed last summer, but it's full of loopholes. Meanwhile, New Yorkers - who are notoriously accustomed to convenience - are left without the knowledge of free, easy e-cycling options. Known for its hyper-local urban composting options, the ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, composting, computer, computermonitors, computers, recycling, vcr

Published in Electronics


Family Embarks on 365 Days of Local

Megan Dobransky, January 17th, 2011

Julie Levitch took a sip of  her iced tea and motioned to the empty storefront next to the coffee shop. “That’s why we’re doing this,” she said. “If there’s nothing to symbolize Scottsdale or Phoenix, then what is there?” Levitch, her husband, Randy, and their two young sons, Rex and Judd, have embarked on a mission: for one full year, ... read more

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Tagged organic, reduce

Published in Household


Your Future Battery-Powered Life

Amanda Wills, January 17th, 2011

Hop into the DeLorean, and take a look at your life in 2021. Are spacesuits fashionable and is teleporting feasible? We're keeping that a secret. But one thing is for sure: your daily routine has drastically changed, for the better. It's smarter, more efficient and, well, just plain easier. Manually controlling your household appliances? That's so 10 years ago. We didn't ... read more

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Tagged batteries, ces, electricvehicle, homeappliances, lithiumion, rechargeablebatteries

Published in Electronics


5 DIY Crafts for Used Books

Jennifer Berry, January 17th, 2011

Literary purists be warned: We are about to destroy a few books in the name of home decor. Woe unto us! But it's all for the greater good, and we've got some projects that will knock your spectacles off. You have to admit that, no matter how much reading is a part of your life, there are probably a few ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, Crafts, DIY, phonebooks, reuse

Published in Paper


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