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360: Recycling Plastic Bottles

Amanda Wills, June 8th, 2009

Earth911's 360 series breaks down the ins and outs of your everyday items. Above your washing machine, under your kitchen sink or in your refrigerator, plastic bottles are all around us. Americans buy an estimated 28 billion plastic water bottles every year, and nearly eight out of every 10 of those bottles will end up in a landfill, translating ... read more

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How to Make a Big Impact: Water

Raquel Fagan, May 11th, 2009

As we discussed a few weeks back in How to Make a Big Impact: Energy, with all the restraints put on people, money, time, access, the secret to making change may be to focus on the big stuff. So, if you only invested in one green initiative this year, what should it be? What actions make the biggest impact? We ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, reduce, toilet, waterquality

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Stylish Recycling Bins

Kasen Seaver, May 4th, 2009

Has recycling turned into another commitment that started off with a fiery passion but has since fallen by the wayside? Well it’s time to rekindle the flame. But how do you get back into the habit? It all starts with a recycling system that is both convenient and easy to maintain in the midst of your busy life. As ... read more

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5 Ways to Repurpose Your Trash

Kathleen Haley, April 27th, 2009

When it comes to reuse, we all know the basics. We can line our wastebaskets with used plastic grocery bags, and we know that old clothes make good rags for cleaning the house. But there are limitless possibilities for reuse once you get to thinking about it. Here are a few more ways to reuse common items instead of tossing them ... read more

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Tagged aluminumfoil, basics, clothingandtextile, ideas, kitchen, mail, mixedpaper, noteworthy, reuse, wrappingpaper

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Tackling the Barriers to Being Green: Money

Susanna Speier, April 13th, 2009

Earth911's Quick Vote poll asked readers to complete this statement: "The one thing holding me back from being more green is…" Not at all surprising, 378 of the 1,070 responses listed "money," as their No. 1 barrier to being more green. Individuals and families living on tight budgets may not have the option of reaching for that Fair Trade coffee bean ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, constructionmaterials, dishwasher, energy, homeandofficefurniture, homeappliances, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, oven, rechargeablebatteries, reduce, refrigerator, stove, television, washeranddryer, waterheater

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8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Libuse Binder, April 6th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Many of us are feeling strapped for cash right now. Add to this the fact that our usual daily responsibilities don't go away just because the economy has taken a nose dive, and you have a real recipe for stress. ... read more

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Our Favorite 8 Ways

Earth911, February 23rd, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Over the past year, we have been adding to our 8 Ways series on a regular basis. So, we thought it might be a good time to take a breather and look back at some of the previous stories ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Trash

Raquel Fagan, February 16th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. In this series, we've gone over how to green everything from car trips and job searches to camping expeditions and wardrobes. But when all is said and done, it boils down to one thing: trash! Wherever you are, whatever you ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, cfl, composting, computers, curbside, ideas, kitchen, newspaper, noteworthy, paint, pesticides, recycle, reduce, reuse, solidwaste, tires

Published in Household


The Restaurant Report Card

Ashley Schiller, February 16th, 2009

The salad on your plate may be green, but what about the restaurant that is serving you that leafy appetizer? How does it rate on an eco-friendly scale? Do its practices help reduce its environmental impact, or is it wilting in that category? Is Your Favorite Restaurant Green? One way to rate a restaurant is to check if it is certified by ... read more

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Published in Plastic


The Breakdown of a Green Remodel

Trey Granger, September 22nd, 2008

A recent Harris Poll revealed that 77 percent of American homes have lost value in the past 12 months. For homeowners, a remodel may be a way of adding value back to their property. For those looking to buy in a down real estate market, remodeling may be the first step toward turning a great buy into an outstanding investment. Regardless ... read more

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