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Rain Poncho Composts, Sprouts Plants

Alexis Petru, October 26th, 2011

Rain ponchos are a cheap and lightweight alternative to heavy rain jackets, but the plastic coats – which can’t be recycled – often end up in the trash after a few uses. But Compisax, a U.K. company, is offering a greener option: the SpudCoat, a waterproof cloak that is 100-percent compostable when planted in soil. SEE: World’s First ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, composting, grass, soil

Published in Garden


Saving Sharps, Saving Money: Recycling Medical Waste

Mike McInerney, October 26th, 2011

The following is an op-ed piece by Mike McInerney, vice president of Waste Management Healthcare Solutions. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. How often have you visited the doctor, or had blood drawn, and noticed the nurse drop your syringe or lancet into a box labeled “biohazard?" Consider this: Americans generate 6,600 tons of waste each day ... read more

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Tagged medical, medicalsharps, medicalwaste, reduce

Published in Hazardous


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PHOTOS: The World at 7 Billion

Amanda Wills, October 26th, 2011

The world population is expected to hit 7 billion this month, meaning more strain on precious resources. Here's a look at life in the most densely populated regions of the globe. Tokyo, Japan With a population of 32.5 million, Tokyo, Japan is the most populated city in the world. Additionally, more than 2 million people commute into the megacity for work each ... read more

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Tagged energy, organicwaste, reduce, solidwaste

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Guide to Greening Your Halloween

Alexis Petru, October 26th, 2011

This year, seven in 10 Americans plan to celebrate Halloween, with the average consumer spending $72.31 on decorations, costumes and candy, according to the National Retail Federation. With all the effort and money that kids, teenagers and even adults put into everyone’s favorite spooky fall holiday, why not try to make your Halloween a little greener? We’ve rounded up ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, food, ideas, leaves, oil, organic, packaging, paper, recycle, recycled, toys

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5 SCARY Recycling Facts

Mary Mazzoni, October 26th, 2011

Some get their Halloween fright-fix from ghosts and goblins, but for greenies, it’s hard to get scarier than a look at the American waste stream. We’ve come a long way with recycling. But, as these chilling facts prove, there’s still a lot of work to be done. So, turn on those nightlights, grab a friend’s hand and check out these ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, computer, curbside, electronics, paper, plasticbags, recycling, televisions, waterquality

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