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The Scoop on Mercury Thermostats

Jennifer Berry, July 13th, 2009

With a growing number of states enacting thermostat recycling laws, information regarding these programs is becoming increasingly vital. This growth in concern is riding the current wave of debate regarding extended producer responsibility (EPR), the concept that manufacturers and vendors are responsible for the cost of managing their end-of-life products in an environmentally responsible way. Following suit, Earth911.com recently ... read more

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New York Program to Offer Pesticide Collection in April

Trey Granger, March 25th, 2009

The CleanSweepNY program has announced its spring campaign to collect and properly dispose of unwanted pesticides and other hazardous chemicals throughout nine New York counties during the week of April 6. The event will target the Albany area, offering drop-off sites in Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Schoharie counties. These counties comprise Region 4 of the ... read more

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California Looks to Reform Waste Responsibility

Jennifer Berry, March 5th, 2009

Extended producer responsibility (EPR), the concept that manufacturers and vendors are responsible for the cost of managing their end-of-life products in an environmentally responsible way, continues to be a pertinent issue for consumers across the U.S. California, in particular, is looking to extend EPR in the state through the proposed California Product Stewardship Act, which would potentially incentivize producers "to design ... read more

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8 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint During the Shortest Month this Year

Steve Uydess, February 2nd, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Between the cold, condensation and lack of daylight, February, the shortest of winter months, can sometimes feel like it will never end. And it may seem funny to talk global warming while it’s snowing, but mid-winter, when we are ... read more

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Want to Know Your ROI For Green Home Updates?

Lori Brown, January 5th, 2009

If you've ever associated being green with needing a lot of green, GREENandSAVE would like you to think again. GreenandSave.com is a great tool for individuals or businesses looking to green their homes or buildings while saving hard-earned money in the process. "GREENandSAVE.com is America's leading free 'Green' home remodeling resource for anyone that wants to save money and ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Winter Travel

Trey Granger, December 8th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Regardless of economic conditions, travel during November and December increases, often up to 23 percent during the Christmas and New Year's breaks. Whether you're visiting friends and family by plane, train or automobile, here's eight ways to travel green this ... read more

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Mercury Unnecessary in Many Consumer Products

Trey Granger, November 7th, 2008

The U.S. EPA has concluded that mercury is not a necessary ingredient in a number of consumer products, and subsequently developed a searchable database of products that contain mercury and possible non-mercury alternatives. Mercury is a commonly known ingredient in many thermometers and thermostats, but it's also found in batteries, fluorescent lamps and the switches in cars and electronics. It ... read more

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8 Ways to Go Green and Save Hundreds

Trey Granger, November 3rd, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Everywhere you turn these days, you hear about eco-friendly ways to live. But one thing you may not usually hear is how the "three Rs" not only save the planet but also help save you money. 1. Buy in Bulk The Scenario: ... read more

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California & Pennsylvania Pass Thermostat Recycling Laws

Jennifer Berry, October 29th, 2008

California and Pennsylvania recently joined Maine, Iowa, New Hampshire and Vermont in passing laws enforcing the proper collection and recycling of thermostats containing mercury, according to Environmental Protection. The new laws are based on a model developed by the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI), which shares the responsibility for the collection and proper recycling of mercury thermostats with: Thermostat manufacturers Heating and cooling ... read more

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The Home Depot Holds Green Home Video Contest

Trey Granger, October 22nd, 2008

The Home Depot created a video contest on YouTube allowing people to submit videos of eco-friendly steps they've taken in their home to save money. The winner will receive a $5,000 Home Depot gift card. If you want to submit a video, it should focus on energy and water conservation. The contest is open until November 9. To submit a ... read more

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