Trey Granger

Trey Granger

Trey Granger is a staff member at Earth911.com.



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Did Walmart Beat California To the Plastic Bag Punch?

Trey Granger, June 15th, 2010

As California contemplates a statewide ban on retailers offering free single-use bags, at least three stores in the Golden State already enforce such a policy. Walmart stores in Sacramento and Ukiah stopped offering single-use bags to shoppers in October, as reported by Triple Pundit. The company as a whole has committed to reducing plastic bag waste by ... read more

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Tagged brownpaperbags, ideas, plasticbags

Published in Plastic


3 Ways Cities Go Green

Trey Granger, June 14th, 2010

By now you've probably seen at least one study ranking America's "greenest cities." It could be based on recycling rates, the number of green buildings or even engagement from local residents. From San Francisco to Charlotte, these cities typically have one thing in common: a strong emphasis on environmental investment and communicating these programs to the public. ... read more

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Tagged airquality, basics, batteries, composting, curbside, energy, gas, greenbuilding, hhw, organicwaste, paint, yardwaste

Published in Household


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Hunt for Glass Recycling, Win an iPod

Trey Granger, June 10th, 2010

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) has launched an online scavenger hunt to promote glass recycling. Participation in this free campaign could net you an iPod shuffle, $50 cash or other prizes. You'll also learn and show off your knowledge on glass packaging and recycling. One of the unique things about the scavenger hunt is that clues are presented on ... read more

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Tagged blueglass, brownglass, clearglass, greenglass

Published in Glass


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What Happens to the Oil BP Recovers?

Trey Granger, June 8th, 2010

It has been a month and a half in the ongoing Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which has released an estimated 30 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. But one topic that hasn't been addressed is what will happen to all the oil that continues to be recovered. According to British Petroleum's (BP) latest numbers, ... read more

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Tagged motoroil, noteworthy

Published in Automotive


Start a Work Recycling Program

Trey Granger, May 31st, 2010

For many of us, home recycling is a pretty easy process. Our city provides us with a recycling bin, and we have Earth911 to tell us what to put in it. Plus, more programs now allow us to throw everything in one place, so you don't even need to sort. This convenience can also make recycling outside of the home ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, batteries, computers, constructionmaterials, guide, ideas, inkjetcartridge, officemachines, organicwaste, packaging, phonebooks, whiteofficepaper

Published in Household


Solar Powered Trash Cans Save Cities Millions

Trey Granger, May 25th, 2010

Imagine a trash can on a busy city street that automatically compacts what's inside to save space and limit the number of times it needs to be emptied. Let's say this same trash can is powered by solar power and capable of sending a text message to city hall when it's full and ready for collection. Enter the BigBelly ... read more

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Tagged energy, number1plasticPETE, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, solidwaste

Published in General


A New, Recyclable Coffee Cup on the Horizon

Trey Granger, May 25th, 2010

To-go containers, drink cups and packing peanuts are just a few uses for expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. However, this common form of plastic poses a challenge, due to the fact that recycling opportunities for it are not as abundant as other types of plastics. But a company on the rise may have found an easier-to-recycle alternative to EPS, simply by ... read more

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Tagged number1plasticPETE, number6plasticpolystyrene, productstewardship, recycle, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


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Nissan Electric Car is Coming, But Fast Enough?

Trey Granger, May 21st, 2010

The Nissan Leaf electric car has reported more than 17,000 pre-orders, and the first model isn't even due out until December. But according to BusinessWeek, the company's current production capacity will only be able to make 12,000 cars by March, meaning potential delivery delays. The Leaf promises gas-independent driving and the ability to travel as far as 100 miles ... read more

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Tagged carbatteries, cellphone, energy

Published in Automotive


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Bamboo Used to Make Laptop Computers

Trey Granger, May 18th, 2010

Bamboo is not just for pandas anymore. The renewable material is being utilized in ASUS laptops as an alternative to plastic casing, and it also serves as the packaging for Dell Inspiron notebook computers. A primary reason for using bamboo as the outer protection of these computers is that it has the strength of many metals, but it ... read more

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Tagged composting, computers

Published in Electronics


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EPA Awards More Than $2 Million to Small Businesses

Trey Granger, May 17th, 2010

In a time when small businesses are experiencing difficulty in the loan department, the U.S. EPA recently awarded $2.38 million in funding to 34 small businesses in 16 states that specialize in everything from pollution prevention to waste management. The funding is part of the EPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, which was established to help small businesses develop and ... read more

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Tagged airquality, brownglass, clearglass, constructionmaterials, energy, greenbuilding, greenglass, wood

Published in Construction


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