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Video: Tour of a Recycling Center That You Actually Want to See

Jennifer Berry, March 1st, 2011

Single-stream recycling may not seem like a big deal. But, as the amount of waste we create continues to rise, making recycling easier for the average citizen is a must. The new Arizona Community Ecocenter Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Surprise, Ariz. is giving the Phoenix metropolitan area a new way to make the most of its waste. According to Waste ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, cardboard, medicalequipment, medicalwaste, mixedpaper, plasticbags, plasticbottles, recycle, tin

Published in Household


Handbook on Eco-Friendly Household Cleaners

Megan Dobransky, February 14th, 2011

A decade ago it was hard to find eco-friendly cleaners on your grocer's shelf. Now, stores are flooded with them - non-toxic, naturally-derived and using recycled and recyclable packaging. We wanted to know more about the companies behind the green cleaner revolution. Many have been in business for decades, while others are fairly new to the space. But all of them ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, energy, householdcleaners, packaging, recycle, recycling, reduce

Published in Household


Banned Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks Now Used For Ethanol

Megan Dobransky, January 11th, 2011

Sparks. Tilt. Joose. Four Loko. Liquid Charge. Torque. These drinks may sound fun, but they’ve all been discontinued. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration called the caffeine added to these alcoholic beverages an “unsafe food additive” and issued letters of warning to four manufacturers in November. In response, manufacturers pulled their beverages from shelves to reformulate them ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, cardboard, clearglass, energy, fuel, recycling

Published in Metal


Quick Cleanup Tips for the Holidays

Megan Dobransky, December 28th, 2010

You’ve unwrapped all your presents, opened all the packaging, filled up on food – and now it’s time to clean it all up. Picking up after the holidays may seem like an enormous task, but assessing the waste, breaking it down into categories and deciding on proper disposal will make everything much easier. You will likely have two categories of cleanup, ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, DIY, electronics, greetingcard, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, wrappingpaper

Published in Household


Recycling Initiatives Help Save Florida Nonprofit

Megan Dobransky, December 23rd, 2010

The holidays have traditionally been a time for giving, but when the economy is fragile and families are struggling, donating becomes harder and harder. For the Mustard Seed of Central Florida, this meant changing their entire business model by starting recycling programs. “We got into recycling to create a sustainable nonprofit,” says Jennifer Alpert, director of operations. “Obviously, it’s hard ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, electronics, holidaycharity, homeandofficefurniture, homeappliances, mattresses, recycling, styrofoam

Published in Household


Last-Minute Homemade Gift Ideas

Amanda Wills, December 22nd, 2010

T-minus three shopping days until the big Christmas Saturday. If you're not armed and ready with the best gifts for everyone on your list, here are some last-minute suggestions for easy, cheap gifts that you can make right at home. 1. Holiday Teacup Lights How many of those fancy china teacups do you really use? Add a classy ... read more

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Tagged bath, book, cardboard, Crafts, DIY, glass, magazines, newspaper, recycle, reuse

Published in General


6 Green Products For Holiday Shipping

Megan Dobransky, December 16th, 2010

As the holidays quickly approach, it’s time to get on the ball and ship your gifts to distant loved ones. But among the wrapping paper, boxes, tape, packing peanuts and cards, there can be a lot of waste associated with those gifts. In fact, an additional 5 million tons of waste is generated in the U.S. during the holidays. This season, ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, holidaytravel, packingmaterials, recycle, reduce, wrappingpaper

Published in Paper


Lifecycle of an Eco Flower

Megan Dobransky, December 10th, 2010

Christmas and Hanukkah account for 30 percent of all fresh flower and plant sales in the U.S. Before you select that perfect bouquet for Grandma or poinsettia for Aunt Peggy, have you ever stopped to think about the environmental impact of the floral industry? From growing to shipping to disposal, a lot goes into making the holidays fairer with flora. According ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, fertilizers, organic, pesticides, recycle

Published in Garden


Best College Football Recyclers Announced

Megan Dobransky, December 7th, 2010

On Sunday, the BCS announced the lineup for this year’s college football bowl games. These are significant games that can draw a combined attendance of almost 2 million people – people that enjoy beverages in plastic cups, food on paper plates and merchandise in plastic bags throughout a game. That can add up to a lot of trash, much of ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, cardboard, composting, glass, plasticbottles, recycling, reduce, reuse

Published in General


Double-Duty Reuse For 7 Common Household Items

Megan Dobransky, November 17th, 2010

It’s quite possible that almost everything is reusable. Just ask Michelle Macdonell, owner of Funk Off and self-proclaimed model reuser. “I swear every time I go to throw something away, I stop at the trash can and go through a quick mental check of what I might be able to use it for,” she says. “I sometimes have ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, cellphone, clearglass, DIY, packaging, reuse

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