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5 More Ways Recycling Can Benefit Your Community

Leah Blunt, May 14th, 2012

We all know recycling is good for the environment, but many don’t realize the ways recycling can positively impact their own community. These days, there are more than just moral incentives for communities to establish recycling options and encourage participation. Here are five ways the benefits of recycling can hit close to home: 1. Creates Green Jobs Recycling has become a major industry ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, appliances, curbside, energy, glass, government, metal, paper, PET, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, reduce, reuse, trash

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San Fran Turns Transit Tickets into Trees

Alexis Petru, May 10th, 2012

It’s a common dilemma for regular subway riders: What do you do with all those leftover tickets with just a few cents of remaining value? San Francisco residents had a few disposal options for their old tickets from the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART): They could consolidate the tickets' value only at certain BART stations, or they could donate the ... read more

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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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Green Consumers Expect Social Media Transparency, Accessibility

Jennifer Berry, April 18th, 2012

Do you keep up with sustainability via your Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, or Pinterest feeds (or any social network, for that matter)? At the Fortune: Brainstorm Green conference in Laguna Niguel, Calif., executives from top companies touting sustainable efforts acknowledged the importance of social media in engaging green consumers. "We’re using social, financial and educational currency to ... read more

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Chicago Mayor Promises Citywide Recycling in 2013

Mother Nature Network, April 13th, 2012

Written by Matt Hickman, Mother Nature Network Like New York, Chicago is a world-class city with world-class sustainability initiatives. But when it comes to recycling efforts, both cities have long lagged behind. Way behind. Heck, Eric Goldstein, a senior attorney with the NRDC, even compared the Big Apple’s recycling operations to an “after-school clarinet program.” Ouch. And ... read more

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Apartment Recycling: Challenges and Solutions

Alexis Petru, April 10th, 2012

It’s a common complaint from eco-minded apartment residents: Why doesn’t my complex have a recycling program? While there are a number of barriers preventing recycling at multifamily complexes, setting up a successful recycling program at your apartment building is not a lost cause. Earth911 spoke with Josh Allen, CEO of waste and recycling consulting company Global Disposal Reduction Services, ... read more

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Must-Ask Eco-Questions: Moving to a New City

Mary Mazzoni, April 2nd, 2012

The thought of relocating to a new city can be daunting, and you're likely faced with numerous questions: What will the people be like? Can I get used to the climate? And how are the local school districts? But don't forget the planet amidst planning and packing! Consider how your move will help you reduce your carbon footprint, cut back ... read more

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7 Ways to Make Money by Going Green

Mary Mazzoni, March 7th, 2012

Many of us are on pretty tight budgets these days. So, if you could use a few extra dollars in your pocket this month, why not cash in on your green habits to fatten your wallet and lighten your footprint? From recycling your iPhone to renting out your parking space, here are seven ways to make money by being green. 1. ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, cell phones, computer, computers, cosmetics, curbside, dvd, electronics, energy, etsy, gas, guide, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, reuse, tablet, tip, trade

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Earth911′s ‘Old Dog’ Learns New Green Tricks

Barry Monheit, March 2nd, 2012

Written by Barry Monheit, CEO, Earth911, Inc. Growing up in the ‘60s, the closest thing we had to recycling was when I got my cousin Steve’s hand-me-down clothing. Then, as time went by, we used to separate our old newspapers and the maintenance man would come by and collect them. He probably received a few bucks for his trouble. When we moved ... read more

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Could Smaller Trash Cans Boost Recycling?

Christina Caldwell, March 1st, 2012

It’s a simple idea. The less space you have, the less space you have to store things. The county council in Utah’s Summit County is hoping the same principle applies to trash. In an effort to get more people to recycle, the county wants to reduce the size of curbside trash bins and increase the size of recycling bins, a proposal ... read more

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