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Could Fewer Trash Cans Mean Less Litter?

Mary Mazzoni, January 18th, 2012

Fewer trash cans mean more litter, right? Not if Ohio's state parks are any indication. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has removed 372 trash cans from state parks over the last three years. And, surprisingly, park managers report seeing less trash on trails, according to an article published on Monday by The Columbus Dispatch. As part of the ... read more

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Tagged recy, recycling, reduce

Published in General


5 Ways to Throw a Green Dinner Party

Mary Mazzoni, January 18th, 2012

With chilly temperatures driving everyone indoors, winter is the perfect time to invite your friends and family over for a get-together. But hosting a large group can leave your trash cans unusually full. Don't fret, party-goer. Here are five ways to throw a planet-friendly dinner party that all your friends will love. 1. Choose an eco theme Dinner parties are a great ... read more

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Tagged food, kitchen, reduce, reuse, tip

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25 Calif. Cities Now Have Plastic Bag Bans

Alexis Petru, January 18th, 2012

Last week, the seven cities and unincorporated communities in San Luis Obispo County, Calif., passed legislation to restrict single-use plastic shopping bags, raising the number of Golden State jurisdictions with plastic bag bans from 17 to 25. Elected officials on the county’s waste management board voted 8-5 to prohibit supermarkets, pharmacies and other large retailers from distributing plastic bags to ... read more

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Published in Plastic


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