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Top 10 Poo-cycling Projects of 2011

Alexis Petru, December 28th, 2011

From public composting toilets in San Francisco to street lamps powered by dog poo in Phoenix, 2011 saw an abundance of experiments to find new uses for human and animal waste. Here’s Earth911’s picks for the top 10 poo-cycling projects of the year, and we leave it up to you to decide: gross or green (or both)? 1. Panda poo fertilizes ... read more

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Tagged composting, dirt, electric, energy, government, ireland, new zealand, organic, reduce, solidwaste, toilet

Published in Household

6 Examples of Pricey, Trash-Based Art

Mother Nature Network, October 13th, 2011

You probably don't think, "this'll sell for thousands of dollars!" as you toss packaging or a bottle into the recycling bin. But many artists look at discarded materials in a different way — and have capitalized on the low (read: no) cost of this particular type of "art supply." Turning those scraps into beautiful and profitable works, artists from ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, computer, grass, ireland, kitchen, mail, metal, oil, packaging, recycle, reuse, steel, toys

Published in Construction

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PepsiCo To Make Biodegradable Chip Bag From Potato Peels

Trey Granger, October 20th, 2010

The British brand of PepsiCo potato chips, Walkers crisps, has announced that it will be creating a new biodegradable chip bag from its potato remains, according to a BBC interview with PepsiCo UK & Ireland President Richard Evans. The potato peelings would otherwise be used as animal food, but the company believes it can deliver potato-based bags to UK ... read more

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Published in Plastic

The Global Face of Recycling

Brandy Norleen, June 1st, 2009

Many of us are aware of how the U.S. approaches recycling, but have we ever taken the time to consider how the world approaches it? We are often so comfortable in our own surroundings, that sometimes we don't have the opportunity to see how other countries approach the same daily concerns. Here is a glance at some different parts of the ... read more

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Published in General

8 Ways to Green Your St. Paddy’s Day

Kasen Seaver, March 16th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. There’s more to St. Paddy's Day than just shamrocks, leprechauns, parades and beer. March 17 marks the death of St. Patrick, an Englishman who, after escaping slavery in Ireland, became a priest and converted the Irish from Paganism to Christianity. ... read more

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Published in Glass

Dell Reconnect Recycling Hits Goal Early

Jennifer Berry, February 16th, 2009

Dell's Reconnect Recycling partnership with Goodwill Industries has spread rapidly across the country since its inception in 2004. Through its worldwide recycling services and more than 1,000 recycling locations across the nation, Dell reached its goal to recycle 275 million pounds of equipment ahead of schedule. The company remains the only in its industry to offer a free worldwide ... read more

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Tagged basics, computermonitors, computers, ideas, ireland, noteworthy

Published in Electronics

Six Gotta-Be-In Industries for Eco Change

Raquel Fagan, February 2nd, 2009

Want to make a splash in the global Green Space beyond your home recycling bin? Ready for a career change? Looking to put your money where your mouth is and choose a degree that will get your foot in the door? The following industries are where it's at if you want to make change on a global scale and keep ... read more

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Published in Household

‘Back to the Future’ With New Recycling Technologies

Brittany McNamara, January 26th, 2009

In a world that’s continuously moving forward, everyone is working to create the next up-and-coming product. Beyond cars and gadgets, the race for the greatest new technology is a constant challenge in the recycling industry. Many companies, scientists, and environmental groups are working to construct better recycling processes and machines, as well as create new systems for previously non-recyclable materials. Now ... read more

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