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World Swap Day is This Saturday

Alexis Petru, January 19th, 2012

Have a bunch of books or DVDS that need a new home? Or are you looking for a few new budget-friendly pieces of clothing to punch up your wardrobe? Then get ready for World Swap Day this Saturday, Jan. 21, when hundreds of swaps will take place across the country: from an exchange of children’s clothes and toys in Oakland, ... read more

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Tagged books, clothingandtextile, dvd, reuse, toys

Published in Clothing


Apple Expands Recycling Program to Europe

Mary Mazzoni, January 19th, 2012

In August, Earth911 reported that Apple was buying unwanted iPhones, iPads and computers from customers in exchange for gift cards. After a successful trial in the states, the tech giant is now expanding its buy-back recycling program to the U.K., France and Germany, the company announced last week. Like the American program, consumers simply fill out an online form ... read more

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Tagged computer, recy, recycle, recycling, reuse

Published in Electronics


INFOGRAPHIC: Greenest U.S. States

Mary Mazzoni, January 19th, 2012

Have you ever wondered how your home state measures up when it comes to sustainability? Well, green building consulting firm Buildings Guide may have your answer. This year, the firm assessed all 50 U.S. states on three criteria - toxic waste production, alternative energy moves and carbon footprint - and compiled a list of the top 10 "greenest" states in ... read more

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Tagged infographic, recy, recycling

Published in General


10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Buy Reusable

Alexis Petru, January 19th, 2012

You have your own shopping bags and your reusable water bottle, but here's 10 things you didn't know you could also buy reusable – to reduce your household’s waste and conserve natural resources.

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Tagged gallery, ideas, reduce, reuse, reuseweekend

Published in Household


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