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Puma Researching Compostable Shoes, T-Shirts

Mary Mazzoni, November 15th, 2011

Puma is researching the launch of a compostable line of shoes and clothing, according to recent news reports. CEO Frank Koch said the company is working with partners on designs that embrace cradle-to-cradle principles, including shoes and shirts that can be shredded and buried in the garden, according to The Guardian and German business magazine Wirtschaftswoche. Researchers are ... read more

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Tagged Hazardous, packaging, paper, Plastic, recycle, recycled, reduce

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Celebs, CEOs Hit Red Carpet at Global Green Awards

Amanda Wills, November 15th, 2011

Last night's Global Green Awards in New York City showcased this year's top innovators in sustainable design. Sprint, Starbucks, Fisker, 350.org and actor Adrian Grenier. "Global Green's annual Sustainable Design Awards celebrate and honor those who are changing the world and fighting climate change through innovation," said Global Green President and CEO Matt Petersen. Highlights from the evening included Adrian Grenier and his ... read more

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Tagged electronics, food, ideas, recycling

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Increased Recycling Could Create 1.5M Jobs

Alexis Petru, November 15th, 2011

Just in time for America Recycles Day, a new report finds that a national recycling rate of 75 percent would create 1.5 million jobs and reduce carbon emissions by 276 million metric tons by 2030. The report, “More Jobs, Less Pollution,” was prepared by the Tellus Institute for a variety of environmental and labor groups including the read more

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Tagged composting, curbside, recycling, reuse

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Vermont Gov: Change the Way You Talk About Green

Jennifer Berry, November 15th, 2011

Stop talking about sustainability. Cut your chatter on energy-efficiency. Take carbon offsets off the table. This is the message of Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) of Vermont. But before you raise your voice in protest, Shumlin does not want “green” professionals and advocates to abandon their efforts, but rather, the way they talk about them. “There are two things we need to do: ... read more

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Tagged energy, recycle, solar

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INFOGRAPHIC: The History of Recycling

Leah Blunt, November 15th, 2011

Recycling has been around in one form or another for centuries, but what do you really know about it? Archaeologists have found evidence of recycling that took place around or perhaps earlier than 400 B.C. Recycling has developed in many ways since then, however, some of the most significant changes have taken place just in the past couple hundred years or ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, government, infographic, recycle, reuse

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