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PHOTOS: 1 Beach, Litter from 42 Countries

Amanda Wills, December 15th, 2011

Artist Alejandro Durán traveled to the shores of Sian Ka’an, Mexico’s largest federally-protected reserve, to document the ongoing plastic pollution problem in his series "Washed Up." Over many visits starting in February 2010, Durán built color-based, site-specific sculptures. Durán has identified products washed ashore from 42 nations on six continents.

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Tagged glass, motoroil, plasticbags, plasticbottle, recycling

Published in Plastic


Ford to ‘Grow’ Its Own Car Parts?

Jennifer Berry, June 30th, 2011

What do mushrooms, dandelion root, wheat, soy and corn have in common? They may comprise key components of your car one day. At the Forward with Ford futuring and trends conference in Dearborn, Mich., sustainable materials guru Deborah Molesky explained to a group of bloggers, journalists and media personalities that the automaker's goal is to not only manufacture, but grow, its ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, autoparts, carpet, clothingandtextile, composting, motoroil

Published in Automotive


Get Access to One Million Ways to Recycle

Earth911, June 27th, 2011

Looking for recycling options is one million times easier today than it was 20 years ago. In case you haven't tried it out yet, Earth911 hosts the largest and most accurate recycling directory in North America. And, we recently crossed 1,000,000 recycling listings in our directory. This milestone certainly highlights significant growth for Earth911, but moreso the increased opportunities we have ... read more

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Tagged computer, computerfloppydisks, computers, mattresses, motoroil, newspaper, paint, pesticides, plasticbags, recycle

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9 Ways to Green Your Summer Road Trip

Alison Neumer Lara, May 24th, 2011

As Memorial Day approaches, engines rev across the country in anticipation of summer road trips -- fun, yes, but not exactly eco-friendly. Still, with a little extra thought and planning, the classic American vacation needn’t ravage the environment, too. Check out Earth911’s tips to greening your car travel. 1. Prepare to picnic Grabbing fast food on the go takes ... read more

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Tagged food, fuel, gas, motoroil, oil, packaging, paper, recycle, reduce, tires

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Driving 2.0: Is There a Better Fuel Option?

Jennifer Berry, April 18th, 2011

At the Fortune Brainstorm: GREEN in Laguna Niguel, Calif., electric vehicles, the capacity of the grid and alternative fuels were all the buzz. Opinions varied at a panel focusing on vehicle electrification between auto titans Ford and Nissan about where the market is headed. With Nissan's focus on an all-electric strategy in the future, Ford is hedging its bets, landing ... read more

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Tagged carbatteries, electricvehicle, fuel, gas, lithiumion, motoroil, reduce

Published in Automotive


Kansas Company ‘Closes the Loop’ on Motor Oil

Alexis Petru, March 22nd, 2011

Earth911 recently reported on Valvoline’s new NextGen motor oil – the first high-performance re-refined motor oil that has been widely available to do-it-yourself oil changers. But Kansas-based Universal Lubricants has been selling their high-quality re-refined motor oil to car dealers, quick lube stations and auto repair shops since 2010. The company’s Eco Ultra product contains up to ... read more

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Tagged motoroil, recycle, reduce

Published in Automotive


Valvoline Debuts Groundbreaking Re-Refined Oil

Amanda Wills, March 16th, 2011

Earth911 Managing Editor Amanda Wills was invited on a press trip to the Ashland, Inc./Valvoline headquarters in Kentucky. This is her report. LEXINGTON - On Tuesday morning at Ashland Inc.'s national headquarters in Kentucky, I sat at a conference table side by side fellow green writers, and face to face with Valvoline executives. It was the first time the ... read more

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Tagged motoroil, oil, recycle, reduce

Published in Automotive


D.C. Enforces ‘Pollution Diet’ on Anacostia River

Trey Granger, October 1st, 2010

The U.S. EPA is taking action on the amount of litter in the Anacostia River, imposing a "diet" that will require 1.2 million pounds of trash to be removed each year. It is the second river in the U.S. to receive a trash limit. The new ruling is for aesthetic reasons to limit the presence of litter, as ... read more

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Tagged motoroil, plasticbags

Published in Plastic


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Shopping For a Fuel-efficient Used Car? It’s All About Location

Mary Mazzoni, August 12th, 2010

Choosing a fuel-efficient car that best suits your needs can be tricky, but considering your neighborhood when making your selection can make things a little easier. Sure, a sporty sedan with a highway MPG of 40 sounds great, but if you spend most of your time crawling through city traffic, it may not be the best choice for you. During your car-hunt, ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, fuel, motoroil

Published in Automotive


$1.4 Million Prize For Solving Oil Spill

Lori Brown, August 5th, 2010

Watched coverage of the oil spill cleanup, only to find yourself extremely frustrated? Think you have a better cleanup solution? Then perhaps the Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup X CHALLENGE is right up your alley. The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit fostering innovation through competition, has announced the launch of its sixth major incentive competition: a $1.4 million ... read more

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Tagged motoroil, oil, waterquality

Published in Hazardous


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