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Denver Curbside Recycling Now Accepts Cartons

Christina Caldwell, May 4th, 2012

Denver residents can now place cartons in their curbside recycling containers. As part of an Earth Day initiative, Denver mayor Michael B. Hancock announced the recycling addition to the Denver Public Works recycling program late last month. While cartons have always been recyclable, this is particularly monumental for the City of Denver because citizens don’t have to seek out ... read more

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Then and Now: Big Changes in Packaging

Alexis Petru, April 19th, 2012

As Earth911 looks back to the very first Earth Day this week, we wondered: What did product packaging look like in 1970, compared to today? From an explosion in the use of plastics to material mixtures that didn’t exist in the ‘70s, here’s how product packaging changed over the last four decades.

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Eggshells Reborn as Plastics

Mother Nature Network, April 9th, 2012

Written by Russell McLendon, Mother Nature Network Easter is about rebirth and renewal, yet that spirit doesn't extend to all parts of the holiday. Countless Easter eggs, for example, are produced, used and then discarded every year, whether they were laid by a hen, a rabbit or a plastic mold. Conveniently, a new research project aims to make such ovoid ... read more

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7 DIY Recycled Bird Feeders

Alexis Petru, April 3rd, 2012

Invite your feathered friends into your garden this spring with these seven bird feeders you can make out of materials you might have otherwise thrown away or recycled – plastic bottles, milk cartons or scraps of wood. There’s a project here for everyone, regardless of your age or skill level; from young children and DIY novices to crafting pros who ... read more

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5 Hearty Winter Soups

Alexis Petru, January 10th, 2012

There’s nothing like a hearty bowl of soup to warm you up on a cold winter’s day. We’ve rounded up these five simple soup recipes that are not only delicious and healthy, but also good for the planet: They incorporate seasonal vegetables and can be made vegan or vegetarian. Plus, we give you tips on how to reduce, recycle and ... read more

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Philly Now Offers Curbside Carton Recycling

Mary Mazzoni, December 15th, 2011

Philadelphia residents can now recycle their food and beverage cartons curbside, city officials announced on Tuesday. Beginning immediately, residents can recycle their mixed material cartons from juice, milk, soup and other liquids in their curbside bins through a public-private partnership with the Carton Council, the city said. "This is one of the last pieces of the easily-recyclable waste stream that's left," ... read more

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How to Recycle Milk and Juice Cartons

Alexis Petru, September 9th, 2011

Cartons keep your chicken broth, soy milk and orange juice fresh, but their melding of multiple materials – paper coated with plastic and aluminum – has made this product packaging traditionally difficult to recycle. But now cities across the U.S., from Los Angeles to New York, are making carton recycling more convenient for their residents by offering curbside and drop-off carton ... read more

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The Lowdown on Recycling Juice, Milk Cartons

Trey Granger, October 18th, 2010

When it comes to recycling, not all boxes are the same. This is not only due to the quality of the paper, but also any materials added to optimize the box for consumer use. Take the example of gable-top cartons and aseptic containers, which you may know as milk/juice cartons and juice boxes, respectively. At first glance, these products seem ... read more

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Milk and Juice Carton Recycling Made Easy

Lori Brown, April 10th, 2009

Tropicana and Waste Management recently announced they are joining forces to launch a national initiative to increase the rate of juice and milk carton recycling. The initiative kicks off the long-term goal to increase beverage carton recycling nationwide, a program being promoted through the Carton Council. Milk and juice cartons are made largely from paper sources and fall under the ... read more

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