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Composting With Worms

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Editor's Note - This article was originally written in April 2007. Please see the following links for updated, more timely information concerning composting: Composting in the City - How to compost without a yard, little space and virtually no time. The Next Wave in Composting - What to do with the "biodegradable" and "compostable" products. Guide to Composting in ... read more

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Tagged basics, brownpaperbags, brush, composting, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, recycle, stone

Published in Garden


Grasscycling ‘Mow Down’

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

All About Grasscycling Grasscycling is the natural practice of leaving clippings on the lawn when mowing. This can save time, money and other resources, such as landfill space. The clippings quickly decompose, returning nutrients to the soil. Grasscycling, can reduce water and fertilizer requirements, mowing time and disposal costs. Yard trimmings make up a large component of municipal waste. It is estimated ... read more

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Tagged basics, grass, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reduce

Published in Garden


Benefits of Using Compost

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

As more and more compost is produced and utilized and as the body of end-use related research grows, the benefits of using compost have become more evident and measurable. Because of its many attributes, compost is extremely versatile and beneficial in many applications. Compost has the unique ability to improve the properties of soils and growing media physically (structurally), chemically ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, fertilizers, herbicides, ideas, lead, noteworthy, pesticides, reduce

Published in Garden


Innovative Technologies

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Thank you for your interest in professional wetcleaning. Professional wetcleaning is a complement to dry cleaning. Many garments labeled "dry clean only" can be professionally wetcleaned, including wool, silk, angora, cashmere, down-filled items, leathers, suede, as well as beaded and sequined gowns. Professional wetcleaning leaves your garments looking immaculate, smelling fresh, and feeling soft to the touch. Learn More About The ... read more

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Tagged basics, dirt, greenstyle, ideas, leaves, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Clothing


Handle Your Oil Like A Pro – Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Oil Changing Tips

Earth911, March 27th, 2007

Do you change your car’s motor oil? If so, you are considered a do-it-yourself (DIY) oil changer! Changing your own motor oil requires the same care that you provide for the rest of your vehicle. According to the American Petroleum Institute, over 50% of all motorists change their own oil. DIY oil changers generate about 150 millions gallons of used ... read more

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Published in Automotive


Recharge the environment – recycle batteries

Earth911, March 27th, 2007

Mercury reduction in batteries began in 1984 and continues today. Some batteries such as the alkaline battery have had about a 97 percent mercury reduction in the product. Newer alkaline batteries may contain about one-tenth the amount of mercury previously contained in the typical alkaline battery. Some alkaline batteries have zero-added mercury, and several mercury-free, heavy-duty, carbon-zinc batteries are on the ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, energy, ideas, lead, mercury, noteworthy, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, reduce, singleusebatteries

Published in Hazardous


Benefits of Aluminum Recycling

Earth911, March 27th, 2007

Aluminum can recycling provides many environmental, economic and community benefits to individuals, communities, organizations, companies and industries. Environmental Benefits Recycling aluminum cans saves precious natural resources, energy, time and money - all for a good cause - helping out the earth, as well as the economy and local communities. Aluminum cans are unique in that in 60 days a can is recycled, turned ... read more

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Published in Metal


The Importance of Used Motor Oil Recycling

Earth911, March 22nd, 2007

In today’s world, automobiles are an important and necessary part of everyday life. Most automobiles require motor oil and other fluids like transmission and brake fluid to run properly. To keep a vehicle running well, an owner should change the vehicle’s motor oil and fluids regularly as defined by the manufacturer. With regular maintenance comes a responsibility to know how ... read more

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Tagged basics, carfluids, dirt, energy, fuel, ideas, lead, motoroil, noteworthy, recycle, reuse, television

Published in Automotive


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