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5 Fun Holiday Craft Ideas

Amanda Wills, December 7th, 2009

We're suspecting that if you're reading this article, you've got a pretty good eye for creativity - or at least a desire to explore the space. Nothing says "green holiday" like opting for homemade decorations and gifts, and the added personal touch makes your crafts all the more unique and memorable. Keeping in mind both time and money, we scoured the ... read more

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Published in Construction


8 Ways to Reuse Your Cans

Amanda Wills, November 23rd, 2009

Your can of Dr. Pepper may be the perfect sidekick to your afternoon snack, but the 75 cents you paid at the vending machine may be more valuable than you think. When recycled, that can produces enough energy to keep a 100-watt bulb burning for almost four hours or run your television for three hours. Even more interesting, because aluminum is ... read more

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Published in Metal


America Recycles Day Arrives Nov. 15

Jennifer Berry, November 11th, 2009

Twenty years ago, only one curbside recycling program existed in the U.S. Today, there are more than 10,000 curbside programs across the country, according to Keep America Beautiful (KAB). America Recycles Day (ARD) is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. On Nov. 15, the 12th annual ARD will be observed, ... read more

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Published in Household


Recycling Gets Spooky

Lauren Hasler, October 19th, 2009

Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, Samhain - whatever you may call the 31st day of October, the traditions of both tricks (and treats) enchant imaginations around the world on this haunted evening. To add to the array of creepy costumes, ominous decor and an unearthly consumption of sweet treats, we think it only fitting to provide some spine-chilling facts and tips ... read more

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‘Smart Trash’ Concept Advances Recycling

Lori Brown, September 22nd, 2009

Georgia Institute of Technology professor Valerie Thomas and her "Smart Trash" concept may just be the key to increased consumer recycling participation. Thomas, a professor at Georgia Tech's School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, designed a system to provide sustainable and productive ways for discarding household waste, while also redefining the relationship individuals have with their garbage. 'Smart Trash' functions using two ... read more

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Published in Household


Cans for Cash Launches Oct. 1

Trey Granger, September 17th, 2009

The sixth annual Cans for Cash challenge calls on U.S. cities to collect the most aluminum cans to win one of four $5,000 prizes. Officially launching on Oct. 1, 50 cities have already signed up. This year's competition will also feature prizes for innovative ideas that promote aluminum recycling, as well as a prize for best aluminum can recycling video. ... read more

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Published in Metal


Living Local: Illinois

Libuse Binder, August 31st, 2009

The Living Local series is an insider’s look at local environmental efforts and accessibility. Take a trip around the U.S. without leaving your computer! Illinois has made impressive strides when it comes to encouraging its residents to live locally, and it is clear from the many environmental initiatives in the state that both government agencies and nonprofit organizations are ... read more

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Old Plastic in New Places

Trey Granger, August 24th, 2009

The final product is many times the most intriguing part of the recycling process. While materials such as aluminum and glass often become a newer version of their former selves, plastic is another story. For a plastic bottle, there's a world of opportunity once it gets tossed in the recycling bin. It can end up as lumber, the lining for a ... read more

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Published in Plastic


Aluminum Can Recycling Nears 55 Percent

Trey Granger, August 18th, 2009

The Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)  released recycling figures for 2008 showing that 54.2 percent of aluminum cans were recycled in 2008, making it once again the most commonly recycled beverage container. For manufacturer Alcoa, whose President Kevin Anton is also chairman of the Aluminum Association, this is the next step toward ... read more

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Published in Metal


Building With Cans

Lori Brown, August 7th, 2009

"99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer..." This famous bar chant was clearly not intended to be taken literally, but that's what some creative and resourceful people have done, in some form or fashion. While they're not bottles, the famous "Beer Can House" in Houston is just one example of resourceful construction with cans. The Beer Can ... read more

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Published in Metal


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