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Rainforest Deforestation Amounts to $5 Trillion in Annual Losses

Trey Granger, October 5th, 2010

A former British banker has determined the value of assets lost by depletion of rainforests, which includes $4.5 trillion in loss of biodiversity as well as the loss of wetlands and sources of pharmaceutical drugs, according to The Independent. The costs break down to more than $650 per person in the world. The information will be presented at the ... read more

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Undercover Prize Patrol on the Lookout for Green-handed Acts

Trey Granger, August 24th, 2010

Going green in Charlotte could mean some extra cash in your pocket. The city has instituted a three-month Get Caught Green Handed campaign offering grocery store gift cards, foam fingers and food for those taking the time to recycle. The campaign will reward 288 uptown Charlotte recyclers that are using the 15 newly installed community recycling bins, which accept ... read more

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Paper Recycling Hits Record High

Amanda Wills, March 29th, 2010

A record-high 63.4 percent of the paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling in 2009, according PaperRecycles.org, which is funded by the American Forest & Paper Association. The all-time high exceeds the industry’s 60 percent recovery goal three years ahead of schedule. “Recycling is one of America’s great environmental success stories, and the paper industry is proud of our ... read more

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Medical Center Shreds Docs, Saves Tons of Paper

Trey Granger, September 10th, 2009

Adventist Medical Center (AMC), based in Portland, Ore., recently announced that during the past 12 months it has shredded and recycled 239,000 pounds of confidential medical documents, saving the equivalent of 359 cubic yards of landfill space, over 2,000 trees and more than 836,000 gallons of water. AMC has worked to recycle its paper since 2005 with help from read more

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Why Go Green: 8 Ways to Make the Case

Trey Granger, July 13th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. We've all been there. A co-worker or family member throws that plastic bottle in the trash. Your response:  "Hey, that's recyclable!"  In return, you get a blank stare followed by "So...Why does it matter?" While thousands of reasons flood your ... read more

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8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Libuse Binder, April 6th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Many of us are feeling strapped for cash right now. Add to this the fact that our usual daily responsibilities don't go away just because the economy has taken a nose dive, and you have a real recipe for stress. ... read more

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Recycling Program Boosts Dell to No. 1

Jennifer Berry, March 19th, 2009

GreenFactor, a joint initiative between Strategic Oxygen and Cohn & Wolfe, recently released an updated global "green" enterprise IT study naming Dell as the number one technology brand. With recycling programs being recognized as the top-ranked attribute desired by IT buyers, Dell's extensive program bumped it to the top of the list. Strategic Oxygen surveyed more than 3,500 enterprise ... read more

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Mitigate Paper Use During Tax Season at Staples

Lori Brown, March 6th, 2009

A recent survey found that nearly a trillion sheets of paper are tossed out within one day of their printing, forcing the question: Was their printing really necessary? With April 15 looming around the corner and tax documents being prepared, paper consumption is on the rise. To decrease unnecessary printing and paper consumption associated with the tax season, Staples is offering ... read more

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A Cutback the Whole Office Can Get Behind

Steve Uydess, February 9th, 2009

It's a common notion that addressing the issue of sustainability revolves around three R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle. Yet, in many places, recycling is treated as the end-all, be-all in consumer responsibility. In fact, people may often forgo the challenge of reduction in favor of recycling. “Why bother using less if I can just recycle it?” is the common refrain. Yet, ... read more

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How One Man Started A Recycling Program

Brandy Norleen, January 26th, 2009

Real Readers is an Earth911.com series featuring the stories of real people making a difference in the world. Are you or someone you know going above and beyond to do something for the Earth? Tell us about it! You are walking through your company’s cafeteria and buy a bottle of soda. After you finish your drink, you go to throw ... read more

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