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5 Fun Summer Fashions With a Green Twist

Mary Mazzoni, July 22nd, 2010

It’s tough to be a true green girl. Sure, you want your threads to be eco-friendly, but a homely, olive-colored hemp number isn’t exactly ideal for a summer fiesta. The thought that 85 percent of once-trendy unwanted clothes and shoes are ending up in landfills is enough to send you running for yet another pair of recycled khaki hiking ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, number1plasticPETE, organic, recycle

Published in Clothing


Shop, Recycle, Reclaim Your Day

Jennifer Berry, July 19th, 2010

Time is a precious commodity. There never seems to be enough of it, and whether or not you're having fun, it often flies by. When it comes to living a greener lifestyle, time can grow in its significance, as it can sometimes restrict potential greenies from eco-friendly activities. In fact, 13 percent of respondents from an Earth911.com poll indicated ... read more

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Tagged ideas, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene

Published in Plastic


12,000 Plastic Bottles About to Reach Sydney

Lori Brown, July 13th, 2010

Made from 12,500 reclaimed plastic soda bottles, the Plastiki sailboat is about to reach Sydney on the final leg of its 11,000 nautical mile trans-Pacific voyage. Having sailed 115 days and more than 2,700 hours to date, the 60-foot catamaran set out from San Francisco on March 20 in an effort to raise awareness about the health of oceans, ... read more

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Tagged number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE

Published in Plastic


Is It Really Recyclable?

Trey Granger, July 12th, 2010

One of the most common questions we receive at Earth911 is: "Is Product X recyclable?" If only this could be answered with a "yes" or "no." It's a question asked by consumers, members of the media, manufacturers/retailers and even recyclers on a quest to divert as much waste as possible from landfills. But the truth is - no matter what the ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, brownglass, clearglass, greenglass, greetingcard, milkandjuicecartons, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, plasticbottles, steel

Published in Household


The Verdict Is In: Keep the Bottle Caps On

Trey Granger, July 1st, 2010

One of the unwritten rules of many curbside recycling programs may be on its way out. For years, consumers have been told to remove container caps prior to recycling. But a statement released this week by the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) claims that plastic recyclers support including the bottle caps. "We want to assure recycling coordinators, MRF operators and ... read more

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Tagged brownglass, clearglass, greenglass, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, plasticbottles, productstewardship

Published in Plastic


Fresh Tips for Reusing Plastic

Amanda Wills, June 7th, 2010

We asked our readers to share their favorite tips and tricks for reusing their plastics. Here's what they had to say. 1. I use the bags that bread comes in to clean up after the dog. - Leslie Colson Tucker 2. Instead of buying gift bags or wrapping paper, I buy reusable plastic or fabric bags from retailers. They're usually cheaper ... read more

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Published in Plastic


Solar Powered Trash Cans Save Cities Millions

Trey Granger, May 25th, 2010

Imagine a trash can on a busy city street that automatically compacts what's inside to save space and limit the number of times it needs to be emptied. Let's say this same trash can is powered by solar power and capable of sending a text message to city hall when it's full and ready for collection. Enter the BigBelly ... read more

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Tagged energy, number1plasticPETE, rechargeablebatteries, recycle, solidwaste

Published in General


A New, Recyclable Coffee Cup on the Horizon

Trey Granger, May 25th, 2010

To-go containers, drink cups and packing peanuts are just a few uses for expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. However, this common form of plastic poses a challenge, due to the fact that recycling opportunities for it are not as abundant as other types of plastics. But a company on the rise may have found an easier-to-recycle alternative to EPS, simply by ... read more

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Tagged number1plasticPETE, number6plasticpolystyrene, productstewardship, recycle, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


The Numbers on Plastics

Amanda Wills, May 24th, 2010

Who doesn't love a good dose of facts with their morning cup of joe? Knowing the facts can help you make smarter choices in the end. We put together a quick cheat sheet of facts about plastics recycling from some experts. It's about to get a little geeky, so sit back, push up your glasses and enjoy your coffee! Plastics industry as ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, packaging, plasticbags, plasticbottles, pvc, recycle

Published in Plastic


5 Odd Recyclable Plastics

Amanda Wills, May 10th, 2010

From your car, to your desk, to your kitchen table, plastics are all around us and make up the products we interact with daily. While you may already know how to recycle your common plastics (water bottles, bags and milk jugs, just to name a few), do you really know what to do with those "other" plastics? Disposable dinnerware The average American office ... read more

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Tagged bath, carpet, cosmetics, curbside, kitchen, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, packaging, pvc, recycle, reuse, toys

Published in Plastic


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