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America Recycles Day Proves a Success

Amanda Wills, December 5th, 2011

The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. Since 1997, Americans have marked Nov. 15 as a day dedicated to recycling. This year was no exception as communities across the country will hosted events in honor of the 15th annual America Recycles Day. In the years ... read more

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Tagged curbside, opinion, recycling

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San Fran’s New Mobile Beer Canning Service

Alexis Petru, December 5th, 2011

A new San Francisco business wants to bring craft beers to a wider audience, while reducing the beverage’s environmental impacts. The Can Van is a mobile canning service for small Bay Area breweries, bringing canning equipment directly to the brewers themselves to save them time and money. Many small breweries distribute their craft beers in glass bottles or kegs – ... read more

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Recycling Mysteries: Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor

Starre Vartan, December 5th, 2011

A whopping 2.65 billion Christmas cards are sent every year, most of which end up tossed, and XX miles of wrapping paper are snugly fit around boxes and gifts, only to end up torn apart and usually in a huge garbage bag. And what about Christmas décor items, like plastic boughs to decorate the staircase that won’t make it another holiday, ... read more

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Tagged book, curbside, giftboxes, gree, ideas, mail, packaging, paint, paper, recycled, reuse

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Bacteria, Not Electricity, Powers This Light Bulb

Mary Mazzoni, December 5th, 2011

We've all heard of energy efficient lighting, but how about lighting that requires no electricity at all? Dutch electronics company Philips is testing a futuristic lighting technology powered solely by recycled household waste and live bacterial culture. While inviting bacteria into your home may sound a little icky, the company's "bio-light" harnesses the power of microorganisms to provide soft, cozy ... read more

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Tagged appliances, energy, light bulbs, recy, recycle, recycled

Published in Household


How to Find Your Dream Green Job

Alexis Petru, December 5th, 2011

Are you looking to get in on the growing green economy? Earth911 rounded up the top green job search tips from Leonard Adler, founder and CEO of the Green Jobs Network, during his workshop at last month’s Green Festival in San Francisco. 1.  Start with the job boards Job boards are the easy pickings, Adler says, but they’re still the ... read more

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Tagged energy, government

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