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Calif. Slaps Fee on Carpet to Increase Recycling

Alexis Petru, June 30th, 2011

Starting July 1, Californians will be charged an extra nickel for every square yard of carpet they buy, as part of a new state law that aims to keep carpet out of the landfill. Passed last September, California Assembly Bill 2398 is the first product stewardship law in the nation to specially address carpet. The concept of product stewardship is defined ... read more

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Tagged carpet, recycling

Published in General


Ask the Editor: Eco-Friendly Drain Openers

Megan Dobransky, June 30th, 2011

Q: Can you write an article about drain cleaners/decloggers. I have not been able to find any "Eco Friendly" drain cleaners that really work effectively. I don't like the idea of using "Draino" (sic) and other nasty chemicals on my drains... Thank you. -Dan A: You got it, Dan! We’ve been curious about this ourselves. The problem with some drain openers is that they ... read more

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Tagged askeditor, householdcleaners

Published in Household


Ford to ‘Grow’ Its Own Car Parts?

Jennifer Berry, June 30th, 2011

What do mushrooms, dandelion root, wheat, soy and corn have in common? They may comprise key components of your car one day. At the Forward with Ford futuring and trends conference in Dearborn, Mich., sustainable materials guru Deborah Molesky explained to a group of bloggers, journalists and media personalities that the automaker's goal is to not only manufacture, but grow, its ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, autoparts, carpet, clothingandtextile, composting, motoroil

Published in Automotive


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