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Holiday Help: 5 Helpful Tips for Shipping Gifts

Mary Mazzoni, December 14th, 2011

Worried about the footprint all your holiday shipping may leave on the planet? Don't stress, Earth-lover. Here are five easy steps to eco-friendly shipping for all your holiday gifts. 1. Choose the right box Finding the right shipping container can be a challenge, but usually a little searching can yield a box that's just right. Bring your gift with you on a ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, mail, newspaper, packaging, packingmaterials, reduce

Published in Paper


10 Funky Ways to Reuse Old Magazines

Mary Mazzoni, December 6th, 2011

Empty out those magazine racks! Here are 10 crafty ways to reuse old magazines, newspaper and junk mail. 1. Decoupage accessories If you or the kids have a pair of shoes, a backpack or even a T-Shirt that looks a little plain, why not spunk it up a bit using old magazine pages? This step-by-step tutorial from FaveCrafts.com teaches you ... read more

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Tagged book, catalogs, furniture, magazines, mail, newspaper, recycling, reduce, reuse, reuseweekend, trees

Published in Paper


Recycling Mysteries: Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor

Starre Vartan, December 5th, 2011

A whopping 2.65 billion Christmas cards are sent every year, most of which end up tossed, and XX miles of wrapping paper are snugly fit around boxes and gifts, only to end up torn apart and usually in a huge garbage bag. And what about Christmas décor items, like plastic boughs to decorate the staircase that won’t make it another holiday, ... read more

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Tagged book, curbside, giftboxes, gree, ideas, mail, packaging, paint, paper, recycled, reuse

Published in Household


Patagonia Says ‘Don’t Buy This Jacket’

Mary Mazzoni, November 29th, 2011

While most retailers are clamoring for your holiday dollars, one company is sending a slightly different message - think before you buy. Outerwear retailer Patagonia launched an ad campaign on Black Friday and Cyber Monday telling consumers "Don't Buy This Jacket." The caption appeared above a picture of the R2 jacket, one of the company's best-sellers. The ad, which ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, mail, recycled, reduce

Published in Clothing


Can I Recycle Halloween Decorations?

Mary Mazzoni, November 1st, 2011

Another Halloween has come and gone, and many of us are faced with a disposal dilemma. What to do with all those spooky decorations? Sure, you can save reusable decorations for next year’s Halloween swap. But if your creepy décor items are a little worse for wear, it can be tough to know what to do other than toss ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, mail, recycling

Published in General


How to Start an Office Recycling Program

Alexis Petru, October 18th, 2011

The average U.S. office worker uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper each year, according to the EPA – that’s 4 million tons of copy paper annually. But not all offices recycle, meaning that valuable recyclables like paper, cans and bottles end up in the landfill, instead of being made into new products. If you’re an ardent recycler at home, there’s nothing ... read more

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Tagged batteries, cardboard, computer, computermonitor, copier, mail, newspaper, packaging, paper, recycle, recycling

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


What Can I Do With Packaging Peanuts?

Earth911, October 12th, 2011

BARRY ASKED: I received a large package at home and after unpacking I was unsure do with all the materials. There was the cardboard box, the tape and lots of "popcorn" inside, tissue paper and a few plastic inserts to keep things in place. Can you recycle all of this stuff from this packaging? WE FOUND THE ANSWER: When faced with ... read more

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Tagged barry, cardboard, mail, number6plasticpolystyrene, packaging, recycle, reuse

Published in Plastic


Create a Zero-Waste Workspace

Mary Mazzoni, September 13th, 2011

We all know that work can be stressful for us, but offices can put a ton of stress on the planet, too. Offices, even those in your home, can waste loads of energy, paper and other precious resources. But don’t put your head down on your desk in despair. Check out our quick and easy tips for greening your workspace, ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, computer, computers, electronics, energy, glass, ideas, led, mail, packaging, paper, recycled, smartphone

Published in Household


20 More Green Things in 20 Minutes

Mary Mazzoni, August 31st, 2011

It’s easy for eco-minded folks to forget that it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference. Making an impact doesn’t have to cost you loads of time or money. Last year we found 20 little things you can do to help the environment in less than 20 minutes. This year, we found 20 more. 1. Open those windows The ... read more

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Tagged appliances, book, catalogs, composting, computer, energy, food, fuel, ideas, kitchen, mail, medications, oil, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse, sawdust, smartphone, trees, windows

Published in Household


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