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Dunkin’ Donuts Wants a Greener Coffee Cup

Alexis Petru, August 31st, 2011

A Dunkin’ Donuts coffee might help get you started in the morning and a scoop of Baskin-Robbins ice cream can cool you down on a hot summer’s day – but what’s the environmental impact of all that packaging waste? Dunkin’ Brands Group, the parent company of both Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, says it’s working to reduce packaging waste ... read more

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Tagged number6plasticpolystyrene, packaging, reduce, styrofoam

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‘Bionic’ iPad 2 Case Made From Bottles

Mary Mazzoni, August 31st, 2011

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly case for your iPad 2, look no further. The Bionic iPad 2 Case from Seattle-based manufacturer Brenthaven will give you the durability and sustainability you’re looking for. The design is so chic and functional, you’d never guess it’s made from recycled plastic bottles. The case is the first of its kind to be ... read more

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Tagged plasticbottles, reduce, tablet

Published in Electronics


20 More Green Things in 20 Minutes

Mary Mazzoni, August 31st, 2011

It’s easy for eco-minded folks to forget that it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference. Making an impact doesn’t have to cost you loads of time or money. Last year we found 20 little things you can do to help the environment in less than 20 minutes. This year, we found 20 more. 1. Open those windows The ... read more

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Tagged appliances, book, catalogs, composting, computer, energy, food, fuel, ideas, kitchen, mail, medications, oil, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse, sawdust, smartphone, trees, windows

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Is Cheese the Next Sustainable Packaging Solution?

Mary Mazzoni, August 31st, 2011

Cheese makes a tasty addition to any meal, but did you ever guess it could be used for packaging? Researchers say that a biodegradable plastic made from cheese byproducts could reduce the need for synthetic packaging and keep useful materials out of the landfill. The bioplastic made from whey protein is the result of the three-year WheyLayer project, a European ... read more

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Tagged food, number2plasticHDPE, packaging, reduce

Published in Plastic


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