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Would You Pay More to Guarantee Your Stuff Is Recycled?

Lori Brown, July 19th, 2010

Shoppers in Ontario, Canada might be surprised to find the item "Eco Fee" suddenly listed at the bottom of their retail receipts, a new reality that became effective July 1. The fees coincide with Stewardship Ontario's July1 launch of the "Orange Drop" program, North America's first jurisdiction to launch a single program for the management of 22 types of household ... read more

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Fire in the Hole

Jennifer Berry, October 7th, 2008

Fact Fire extinguishers were invented in the 19th century when the Captain of the British militia noted that firemen in Edinburgh weren’t able to reach the top floors of the buildings. He made a cylinder of copper which contained water and compressed air. If the contents of your extinguisher have been used or are too old, it's important to properly ... read more

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Tips on the Disposal of Fire Extinguishers

Trey Granger, September 24th, 2008

You likely have two reasons for disposing of a fire extinguisher: it is too old or the contents have been discharged. Disposal options depend on whether or not the extinguisher is empty. If it’s not empty: Check the Pressure Gauge: Your extinguisher should have a gauge saying whether it is overcharged, if it's at the correct pressure or in need of a ... read more

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Facts About Fire Extinguishers

Trey Granger, September 24th, 2008

Fire extinguishers are fascinating products. You may store them around your home for years in anticipation of 30 seconds of use, if you ever use them at all. After just one use, they must either be refilled or replaced. A few facts about fire extinguishers: There are three common classes of fires: Class A, B and C. It's likely your extinguisher contains ... read more

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