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Should You Skip Fireworks This 4th?

Alison Neumer Lara, June 29th, 2011

Independence Day fireworks are an American tradition, but all those explosions leave behind far more than an air of celebration. Pyrotechnics typically contain health-damaging pollutants such as perchlorate to quickly burn fuel, heavy metals (barium, copper, lithium) to produce glittering colors, and sulfur-coal-laced powder charges that send fireworks aloft in the first place. Studies show that following a big fireworks display, contaminating ... read more

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Tagged airquality, explosives, reduce

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Stick ‘Em Up! Olympic Stadium Will Be Made of Guns and Knives

Jennifer Berry, January 21st, 2010

Inhabitat reports that confiscated weapons from London's Metropolitan Police Department are being melted down into scrap metal and used to help build the Olympic stadium for the 2012 games. Other unusual metals are also in play in the stadium's design. The Olympic Stadium ring beam that supports the fabric roof was changed so that reclaimed gas pipes could be ... read more

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Tagged basics, constructionmaterials, cookingoil, explosives, ferrousmetal, ideas, noteworthy, organicwaste

Published in Construction


Tips on the Recycling and Disposing of Explosives

Jennifer Berry, October 1st, 2008

Working with explosive materials can be a dangerous endeavor. The complicated chemical reactions which cause explosions can potentially cause harm to any user handling explosive materials. Check out the following tips to help reuse and properly dispose of your explosive materials: If you’re out at the shooting range, don’t trash your casings! Many metal recyclers welcome brass casings ... read more

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Tagged basics, explosives, ideas, noteworthy

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Facts About Explosives

Jennifer Berry, October 1st, 2008

Explosives are classified as low or high, according to their rates of decomposition; low explosives burn rapidly (or deflagrate), while high explosives detonate. While many explosive substances are used recreationally, such as celebratory fireworks or shooting at the gun range, these casual uses do not negate the effects that explosives can have on the environment and the body. Exposure to ... read more

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Explosives

Raquel Fagan, October 1st, 2008


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Tagged basics, explosives, ideas, noteworthy

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Pesticides Among Contaminants Not Regulated in Drinking Water

Trey Granger, July 24th, 2008

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its newest list of what contaminants will be regulated in drinking water, and 11 have been removed from the list, including pesticides and herbicides. The EPA held a 60-day period of public comment in regards to subtracting the now non-regulated contaminants from the list, which also includes boron and dinitrotoluene (DNT, a precursor of ... read more

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Tagged basics, explosives, herbicides, ideas, noteworthy, pesticides, recycle, waterquality

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Propane in the Neck

Trey Granger, June 2nd, 2008

So you just bought a brand new grill in time for summer barbecues and outdoor eating. You're now left wondering what to do with that old propane tank that can't be good for the environment. You know the one. Typically referred to as a five gallon propane tank or BBQ cylinder, it's filled with flammable liquid propane that is potentially explosive. ... read more

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Tagged basics, explosives, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, reuse, steel

Published in Metal


What Makes Things Hazardous?

Jourdan Rassás, July 23rd, 2007

The following article is the first part in an Earth 911 week-long series on household hazardous waste (HHW). Part 1 - What Makes Things Hazardous? Part 2 - How to Monitor Hazardous Products Part 3 - How to Store Hazardous Products Part 4 - How to Properly Dispose of HHW Picture this: You bought a beautiful mahogany armoire and wanted ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, book, explosives, hhw, ideas, noteworthy, paint, pesticides, reduce, wood

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