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New Programs Highlight Appliance Recycling

Trey Granger, April 8th, 2009

The average lifespan of most household appliances is less than 10 years, and most new appliances are being optimized for energy-efficiency and use of recycled material. Whole Foods and Seattle Coffee Gear are offering new programs to capitalize on the demand for new appliances by encouraging the recycling and trade-in of old coffee makers and refrigerators. Give Your Fridge the Cold ... read more

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Tips on Freon Removal and Disposal

Trey Granger, September 25th, 2008

If you’re looking to unload a refrigerator, air conditioner or other cooling device, you’ll have to deal with Freon disposal as well. Here are a few tips to dispose of Freon properly: Explore Take-Back Options: If you’re buying a new fridge or A/C unit, see if the store will recycle your old one. You can also check the manufacturer site for ... read more

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Facts About Freon

Trey Granger, September 25th, 2008

You may be interested to know a little more about what Freon is and what impact it can have on the environment: "Freon" is a term developed by DuPont in the 1930s for a non-toxic cooling agent found in most refrigerators, air conditioners and other cooling devices. There are numerous types of Freon, but all are a mixture of the elements carbon, ... read more

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Raquel Fagan, September 25th, 2008


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8 Ways to Green Your Kitchen

Trey Granger, July 14th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. So all those gourmet cooking shows have inspired you to spend more time in the kitchen. But between energy use, water use and food/packaging disposal, there's lots of opportunity to help or hurt the environment in the process. Here's eight ... read more

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