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Why Did My Favorite Beach Close Today?

Bob Peeples, PE, July 19th, 2007

Power to the Peeples is an exclusive Earth911 series written by Bob Peeples, our resident chemical engineer and Program Manager of Earth911’s sister site Beaches911. Bob combines his extensive knowledge of the environment and how things work with an off-the-cuff sense of humor. It may be because of a risk to your health if you swim there. Risk is ... read more

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Tagged basics, beaches, dirt, ideas, noteworthy, reduce, waterquality

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Why is My Beach Closed?

Bob Peeples, PE, June 5th, 2007

Power to the Peeples is an exclusive Earth911 series written by Bob Peeples, our resident chemical engineer and Program Manager of Earth911’s sister site Beaches911. Bob combines his extensive knowledge of the environment and how things work with an off-the-cuff sense of humor. The most common causes for beach closures are people. People leave pet waste on the lawn ... read more

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How to Collect and Recycle Your Used Motor Oil

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

What is used motor oil? According to the U.S. EPA, used motor oil is any petroleum-based or synthetic oil that has been used for vehicle lubrication. As a result of normal use, motor oil becomes contaminated with various impurities such as dirt, water, chemicals or metals from your engine. Some governmental jurisdictions classify used motor oil as hazardous. It may contain ... read more

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How To Change and Recycle Your Used Oil Filter

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Check Your Local Recycling Options Used oil filters are becoming more commonly accepted in local recycling programs. In many cases, the used oil collection facilities where you take your used motor oil may also accept used oil filters for recycling. If they do not, and you cannot find a location on Earth 911, consult with your local used oil collection facility ... read more

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Thirteen Common Myths of Composting

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Myth 1: Start a compost pile to manage grass clippings Why not try mulching before composting? Making piles of organic materials is more work than letting them lie. Instead of bagging, why not try "Grasscycling" or the "Don’t Bag It" system of using mulching mowers instead? There is no reason to bag grass if you cut it more often, use less ... read more

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Mulching: Nature’s Composting Secret

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Mulching is nature’s recycling system. Nature spreads thin layers of organic materials evenly over the surface of the soil. Year after year, season upon season, leaves and blades of grass mature, die, and fall to the ground. Soil organisms begin the process of decomposition. First molds, then bacteria, later earthworms and beetles all come to return organic matter back to ... read more

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Innovative Technologies

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Thank you for your interest in professional wetcleaning. Professional wetcleaning is a complement to dry cleaning. Many garments labeled "dry clean only" can be professionally wetcleaned, including wool, silk, angora, cashmere, down-filled items, leathers, suede, as well as beaded and sequined gowns. Professional wetcleaning leaves your garments looking immaculate, smelling fresh, and feeling soft to the touch. Learn More About The ... read more

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The Importance of Used Motor Oil Recycling

Earth911, March 22nd, 2007

In today’s world, automobiles are an important and necessary part of everyday life. Most automobiles require motor oil and other fluids like transmission and brake fluid to run properly. To keep a vehicle running well, an owner should change the vehicle’s motor oil and fluids regularly as defined by the manufacturer. With regular maintenance comes a responsibility to know how ... read more

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