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Our trip to the Baylor Hudson Recycling Center

Sheila Bocchine, July 19th, 2007

Curiously Green is an exclusive weekly Earth 911 series showcasing the adventures of a couple going green. This week Sheila and Gary, a couple from Phoenix, Arizona share their experience at a recycling center. Meet Sheila: "I'm going green!" She Says: Hi, I'm Sheila. I'm 27. I work at Earth 911 and I'm a pinhole photographer. When I was 9 years ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, otherglass, recycle

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8 Ways to Green Your Office

Jourdan Rassás, June 25th, 2007

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. With all the hype about “going green,” you may have already started replacing household cleaners with organic ones or maybe you’ve even traded in that gas-guzzling car for a hybrid, but why stop there? Check out some office-greening opportunities below. ... read more

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Tagged basics, cfl, computers, copier, DIY, energy, householdcleaners, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, officemachines, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse

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Curbside Recycling Fun Facts

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Throwing away a single aluminum can, versus recycling it, is like pouring out six ounces of gasoline. Last year, Americans recycled enough aluminum cans to conserve the energy equivalent of more than15 million barrels of oil. The EPA estimates that 75 percent of what Americans throw in the trash could actually be recycled. Currently, only 25 percent is. Incinerating 10,000 tons of ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, energy, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, packaging, recycle, reduce, trees

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Economics and Convenience

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Most people do not know that curbside recycling costs money. While most items in your bin are worth some money, sadly cities do not usually collect enough of the valuable ones to cover the costs of offering the program. But that can change… with your help. While funding curbside programs is handled and financed in many different ways, depending on the ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, magazines, newspaper, noteworthy, recycle

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50 Things You Can Do For Cleaner Air

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Drive Less, Drive Smart About half of the air pollution comes from cars and trucks. Two important ways to reduce air pollution are to drive less -- even a little less -- and to drive smart. Try combining driving with alternative modes of transportation: 1. Carpool. 2. Walk or ride a bicycle. 3. Shop by phone or mail. 4. Ride public transit. 5. Telecommute. Driving smart keeps ... read more

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Tagged airquality, basics, bicycle, brush, energy, fuel, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, packaging, paint, recycle, reduce, reuse, solvents, tires, wood

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Composting With Worms

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Editor's Note - This article was originally written in April 2007. Please see the following links for updated, more timely information concerning composting: Composting in the City - How to compost without a yard, little space and virtually no time. The Next Wave in Composting - What to do with the "biodegradable" and "compostable" products. Guide to Composting in ... read more

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Tagged basics, brownpaperbags, brush, composting, ideas, newspaper, noteworthy, recycle, stone

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