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Some Valentine’s Roses are Greener than Others

Nate Lipka, February 13th, 2012

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But what effect do beautiful bouquets have on the environment? Every year, Americans buy about 1.5 billion roses, according to Audubon Magazine. In 2011, 23 percent of adults purchased flowers or plants as gifts for Valentine’s Day and nearly half chose roses in their bouquets, according to market research ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, clearglass, columbia, composting, mixedpaper, recycle

Published in Garden


7 Eco-Friendly Holiday Cards

Alexis Petru, December 12th, 2011

Each year, as many as 2 billion holiday cards are mailed in the U.S. between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, generating enough waste to fill a football field 10 stories high, according to California’s lead recycling agency. But don’t think you have to sacrifice your annual holiday card to keep your festivities eco-friendly. We’ve found seven holiday cards that ... read more

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Tagged greetingcard, mixedpaper, packaging, recycled

Published in Paper


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Recycled Paper Consumption May Be on the Decline

Mary Mazzoni, September 27th, 2011

Paper accounts for more than a third of all recyclables collected in the U.S., but industry consumption of recovered paper products may be on the decline compared to last year, according to a recent report from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). United States recovered paper consumption held steady from July to August but fell in August when ... read more

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Tagged mixedpaper, recycle, reduce, trees, whiteofficepaper

Published in Paper


8 Ways to Reduce Your Junk Mail

Alexis Petru, August 18th, 2011

Junk mail is not only a minor inconvenience in your daily life, but it also takes a toll on the environment. Nearly 100 million trees are cut down annually to make junk mail in the U.S., according to the Bay Area Recycling Outreach Coalition, and ForestEthics found that junk mail’s carbon footprint is equal to the greenhouse ... read more

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Tagged mail, mixedpaper, phonebooks, reduce

Published in Paper


Scientists Invent Electricity-Free e-Paper

Mary Mazzoni, August 8th, 2011

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan has developed a reusable e-paper technology that could change the printing industry. Unlike e-book and tablet technologies already on the market, this new e-paper doesn’t require back-lighting. So, it doesn’t use any electricity. The rewritable paper, called “i2R e-paper,” only requires heat to transfer images onto a flexible liquid crystal panel. The high-resolution panels ... read more

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Lego Drops Deforestation After Greenpeace Pressure

Amanda Wills, July 15th, 2011

Lego has agreed to cut relations with supplier Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) in favor of packaging material certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The move comes after increased criticism from Greenpeace last month for sourcing packaging materials from the Indonesian Rainforest. The environmental group also called out other toy companies - Hasbro, Mattel and Disney - for partnering with ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, mixedpaper, packaging, reduce

Published in Paper


For College Students: How to Cut Waste When Moving

Jennifer Berry, May 16th, 2011

Across the country, thousands of college students are getting ready to move out from their dorms and residence halls. During the excitement of upcoming summer breaks and the end to stressful semesters, sustainability can get tossed out like last year's statistics book. Earth911 caught up with representatives from Arizona State University, now in its third year of a "Ditch the Dumpster" ... read more

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Tagged books, clearglass, clothingandtextile, computers, homeandofficefurniture, mixedpaper, recycling

Published in Household


USPS Issues ‘Go Green’ Stamps

Alexis Petru, April 26th, 2011

The U.S. Postal Service recently unveiled its new line of “Go Green” Forever stamps that show simple actions anyone can take to improve the environment. The 16 stamps feature people of all ages carrying out low-cost or free actions that have an immediate effect on the environment, from adjusting the thermostat and using public transportation to composting and recycling. ... read more

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Tagged mail, mixedpaper

Published in Paper


Is Shredded Paper Recyclable?

Megan Dobransky, April 19th, 2011

Here at Earth911, we’re often asked, “Is shredded paper recyclable?” The answer is yes, but… Paper consists of fibers. The longer the fiber, the more valuable the paper is during the recycling process. As paper is recycled over and over, the fibers become shorter and must be downcycled into tissue or toilet paper. While these materials are still valuable, they’re not ... read more

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Tagged mixedpaper, recycle, recycled, reduce, reuse

Published in Paper


Toshiba Study: Office Workers More Conscious When Printing

Alison Neumer Lara, April 12th, 2011

Most office workers do consider the environment before printing out documents, a new study shows. In an online survey of 800 British office workers, 57 percent often or always decide against a paper hard copy because it takes a toll on the planet. But the research, conducted by office equipment manufacturer Toshiba, also reveals a persistent demand for printed documents such ... read more

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Published in Paper


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