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How-To Guide to Treecycling

Leah Blunt, December 27th, 2011

Treecycling is the simple act of recycling your Christmas tree, rather than throwing it away, at the end of the season. By doing so, you extend your Christmas tree's usability by allowing it to be turned into something else. Recycled trees are most commonly used for mulch, erosion protection, habitat creation and shoreline stabilization. However, the possibilities don't end there. Every ... read more

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Holiday Help: Last-Minute Green Tips

Wes Muir, December 22nd, 2011

The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. Now that Hanukkah is underway and Christmas is around the corner, people of all ages are giving and receiving holiday gifts. With all the new clothes, toys and electronics come an onslaught of boxes, bags and ... read more

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Buying Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees

Lori Brown, December 1st, 2011

The real versus artificial Christmas tree debate replays itself year after year. But the truth is, each option has its own place on the naughty-and-nice list. Just a few short decades ago, displaying a Christmas tree in your living room really only yielded one option: a real pine or fir tree. That all changed when a U.S.-based toilet bowl brush ... read more

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Tagged fertilizers, herbicides, mulch, organic, pesticides, recycling, treecycling, trees

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Guide to Gardening in the Fall

Alexis Petru, September 23rd, 2011

Gardening doesn’t have to be a hobby reserved for spring and summer; the milder weather of fall is a great time to spend outdoors in your yard. So, grab your jacket and gloves, and check out our top tips to reduce waste and save water and energy in your garden this autumn. 1.  Start a vegetable garden Buying food locally cuts down ... read more

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How to Recycle Storm Debris

Mary Mazzoni, August 30th, 2011

Hurricane Irene has come and gone, but strong winds and heavy rainfall left significant property damage in the wake of the storm. If you’re one of many East Coasters facing a yard full of storm debris, there is plenty you can do to clean up the mess the eco-friendly way. Many towns and cities are offering curbside collection or open-call recycling days ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, asphalt, constructionmaterials, curbside, furniture, mulch, paint, recycle, shingles, wood

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Get the Most Outta Compost

Raquel Fagan, November 1st, 2010

Fact According to the U.S. EPA, food scraps account for 14.1 percent of the 243 million tons of waste Americans produced in 2009. Yard trimmings were 13.7 percent. Both types of waste can be composted to not only reduce waste, but also create mulch for richer soil and healthier gardens. Get Started Composting has never been easier. It can be done regardless ... read more

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Landscaping For the Winter

Haley Paul, November 1st, 2010

Many of us who rent or own a home face a common problem: wanting a yard that looks good, no matter the season, but not having much time to devote to its maintenance. In the past, the typical - almost expected - look of the American front yard was a large swath of grass. And that grass needed constant ... read more

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Wise Watering

Raquel Fagan, May 31st, 2010

Fact According to the U.S. EPA, landscape irrigation accounts for one-third of residential water use, which is almost 7 billion gallons a day. Being wise about how you water your lawn can not only conserve water, but also save you money. Get Started Check your sprinkler head periodically for leaks. Install a timer for your sprinklers, and use the "rain setting" after ... read more

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Trey Granger, December 21st, 2009

Over the past three weeks, we have spoken with waste officials in more than 40 states while compiling Earth911's Christmas tree recycling directory, and we noticed some reoccurring trends. As you get ready to undeck the halls, here are a few helpful tips to guarantee your Christmas tree doesn't end up in a landfill. Considering the EPA estimates 20 ... read more

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What You Didn’t Know About the Rockefeller Christmas Tree

Lori Brown, December 2nd, 2009

For millions of Americans, the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and other public display trees around the country is synonymous with the start of the holiday season. And though these trees stand tall and bright for more than a month, they are eventually taken down and recycled after the New Year. A recent New York Times ... read more

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