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Scientists Invent Electricity-Free e-Paper

Mary Mazzoni, August 8th, 2011

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan has developed a reusable e-paper technology that could change the printing industry. Unlike e-book and tablet technologies already on the market, this new e-paper doesn’t require back-lighting. So, it doesn’t use any electricity. The rewritable paper, called “i2R e-paper,” only requires heat to transfer images onto a flexible liquid crystal panel. The high-resolution panels ... read more

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Tagged mixedpaper, recycle, reduce

Published in Paper


New Senate Resolution Pushes Higher Recycling

Alexis Petru, August 8th, 2011

Last week U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Delaware) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) introduced a non-binding resolution reinforcing the importance of recycling and expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing and use of recyclable materials throughout the U.S. "Increasing the amount we recycle is a simple, yet effective way to help our economy and our environment by better managing our limited ... read more

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Lazy-Day Craft Ideas For Kids

Mary Mazzoni, August 8th, 2011

The dog days of summer have officially arrived, and many a household is full of stir-crazy kids entering the last few weeks of summer vacation. The next time you’re out of ideas on a rainy day or slow afternoon, why not try some reuse crafts the whole family can enjoy? Check out our four reuse projects for kids, and go craft crazy! Candy ... read more

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