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Trying Times at the Toy Store

Libuse Binder, June 16th, 2008

The scariest place to bring your child these days should not be the toy store. But given the recent flood of recalls on products as varied as coloring cases, dolls and charm bracelets, it's no wonder that many consumers are nervous about which new playthings to purchase. Several of the recently recalled items were due to violation of a lead ... read more

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Tagged basics, book, cdsanddvds, ideas, lead, noteworthy, paint, pvc, recycle, reuse, toys

Published in Hazardous


8 Ways to Green Your Wedding

jennyvi, June 9th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. For many people, getting married is one of the biggest events of their lives. There's lots of planning involved, and lots of resources used in the process. Here are eight ways to make your wedding more eco-friendly, making a good impression ... read more

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Tagged basics, greenstyle, ideas, magazines, noteworthy, packaging, recycle, trees

Published in Clothing


Toss that Tie, Get Dad Some Green this Father’s Day

Raquel Fagan, June 9th, 2008

Father's Day is quickly approaching. Found a product you know he just has to have? Do a little internet shopping and see if that same product is available in bamboo, corn plastic, or made from recycled materials. The below list can add a little insight into the importance of buying products that are made with the Earth's benefit in mind. Bamboo A wildly ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, lightbulbs, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Clothing


Green Gossip: The Reusable Bag

Brandi Powell, June 9th, 2008

Green Gossip is an exclusive Earth 911 series that lets our writers talk about their experiences with everyday green issues. In this episode, Brandi Powell discusses her battle with the reusable bag. Walking back to my car I could see them…lying there limply on the seat. I couldn’t believe I could do it again, but I had. I left them ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, pesticides, plasticbags, recycle, reduce

Published in Plastic


Company Profile: Noble Juice

Trey Granger, June 9th, 2008

The "Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Have trouble recycling plastic bottles in your area? A new type of bottle made of polylactic acid (PLA), is not only recyclable but you can Noble ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, energy, fertilizers, ideas, noteworthy, number7plastic, packaging, pesticides, plasticbottles, recycle, reduce, reuse, television

Published in Household


Program Profile: Cans for Habitat

Anne Reichman, June 9th, 2008

The next time you recycle an Cans for Habitat affiliates, which raise money to build homes through Habitat for Humanity. We discussed the program with Director Patrick B. Kelly. Program Overview CFH provides free bins, liners and promotional materials to Habitat for Humanity volunteer groups to encourage aluminum can recycling in their communities. The groups use money raised to help pay the costs ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, ideas, noteworthy, otherglass, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Metal


8 Ways to Green Your Beach Trip

Trey Granger, June 2nd, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. The Beach Boys said it best: "If everybody had an ocean Across the U.S.A. Then everybody'd be surfin' Like Californi-a" For those with ocean access, summer time is beach time. Before you get out your boogie board and picnic basket, here's a few ways to ... read more

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Tagged basics, beaches, dirt, energy, ideas, noteworthy, pesticides, photographicchemicals, recycle, reuse, waterquality

Published in General


Disposable Water Bottle Alternatives

Dawn Burden Bates, June 2nd, 2008

The availability and popularity of water packaged in convenient single serving bottles, has made it easier for us to hydrate while on the go. Several companies are doing their part to reduce the impact of disposable plastic bottles. Currently, the vast majority of bottled water packaging is recyclable, though estimates of actual bottles recycled are as low as 12 percent. Even ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, lead, noteworthy, packaging, plasticbottles, recycle, reduce, steel

Published in Plastic


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


Breaking Down The Secret Code

Meryl Klein, June 2nd, 2008

Flip over your favorite beverage container, potato chip dispenser or other plastic product and what do you see? On most of these plastics, there is a little triangle made up of the chasing-arrow symbol. Unlike other recyclables (like paper), chasing-arrow symbols on plastics also have a number in them. This number is “the code,” the plastic resin code of plastics. ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, otherglass, packaging, plasticbags, plasticbottles, plasticcasing, pvc, recycle, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


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