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Amazon.com Debuts ‘Frustration-Free’ Packaging

Jennifer Berry, November 4th, 2008

Tired of spending your first exciting moments with a new toy or gadget wrestling with its complicated packaging? Amazon.com feels your pain. The site recently launched "Frustration-Free Packaging," a multi-year initiative designed to take the headache out of packaging and reduce the subsequent waste created by new products in tough-to-open packaging. Rather than re-packaging the products in their "Frustration-Free" boxes, ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, ideas, newbie, noteworthy, packaging, packingmaterials, recycle, reduce, toys

Published in Plastic


Alberta Plans to Be First Province to Recycle Construction Waste

Jennifer Berry, November 3rd, 2008

By 2010, Alberta Environment intends to establish a program to recycle construction and demolition waste, according to the Calgary Herald. This program will be the first of its kind for a Canadian province Established through a partnership with the province, Alberta Construction Association and the Canadian Home Builders' Association-Alberta, the initiative is strongly supported by the home builder's industry. At this ... read more

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Tagged basics, constructionmaterials, ideas, newbie, noteworthy, recycle

Published in Construction


Blue Jeans Gone Green

Ashley Schiller, November 3rd, 2008

It might be time to accept it: you are never going to fit into your old “skinny jeans” from freshman year of college. Toss those acai berries, love yourself as you are and get rid of those menacing pants! We go through dozens of denims in a lifetime-whether we grow out of them or they become simply too worn to pass ... read more

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Tagged basics, clothingandtextile, energy, ideas, newbie, noteworthy, oven, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Clothing


Greenschools Brings Awareness and Education to Mass. Communities

Jennifer Berry, October 31st, 2008

Greenschools is a non-profit organization focused on creating greener and healthier learning environments through education and awareness. Founded by Robin Organ, a teacher with nearly a decade of experience, greenschools hopes to take the first step to educate students, parents, teachers, administrators and communities about issues such as indoor air quality, recycling, nutrition and global warming. On Nov. 22, greenschools ... read more

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Published in General


New Televisions Could Have 30 Percent Energy Savings

Trey Granger, October 31st, 2008

Starting Saturday, you can find U.S. EPA-approved televisions in your favorite electronics stores as the new ENERGY STAR compliant TVs will be available for purchase. The new models are reported to be 30 percent more energy-efficient than conventional televisions. The U.S. EPA has compiled a list of TVs that fit the new specifications. The new TVs are being released in time ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, newbie, noteworthy, productstewardship, recycle, television

Published in Electronics


Tennessee Community Offers Prizes for Recycling Pledges

Trey Granger, October 29th, 2008

To celebrate America Recycles Day, Keep McMinn Beautiful (KMB) is giving away prizes, including a $100 gift basket featuring recyclables and recycled material for those who pledge to recycle on November 8. According to Joy Rymer, KMB's executive director, by signing the official recycling promise, the form "also enters you in drawings for local, state and national prizes." The ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, cardboard, ideas, mixedpaper, newbie, noteworthy, number1plasticPETE, recycle, tin

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We Say It’s Our Birthday!

Earth911, October 27th, 2008

The Early Years “Born” on October 29, 1991, Earth911 was the brainchild of its late founder, Chris J. Warner. Since its inception, Earth911 dedicated itself to delivering actionable local information on recycling and product stewardship that empowers consumers to act locally, live responsibly and contribute to sustainability. Earth911 began in Arizona as a phone hotline, providing residents with easy access to local ... read more

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Get Those Reuse Ideas Flowing

Raquel Fagan, October 15th, 2008

Is your favorite one here? If not, leave a comment and share your ideas with your fellow readers! Though we usually buy products for the long haul, some items have short, but necessary, lives. Below are some great reuse tips for common items that usually just get thrown away. Aluminum Foil After use, wash and let dry or use to store food. You ... read more

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Reuse: Get Out There

Raquel Fagan, October 15th, 2008

The simple act of finding a great "how-to" guide or knowing an avid DIY-er can really make the difference between trashing your old umbrella or turning it into a magazine rack! To help get you started, we gathered some staples in the reuse realm for your next major project: Reuse Development Organization Readymade Craft The ReUse Center Green Living Ideas Besides ... read more

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Recycling 101

Raquel Fagan, October 15th, 2008

Recycling is the process of taking a product at the end of its useful life and using all or part of it to make another product. The internationally recognized symbol for recycling includes three arrows moving in a triangle. Each arrow represents a different part of the recycling process, from collection to re-manufacture to resale. But what does all this have ... read more

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