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Chad Burnham, November 3rd, 2008

The “Company Profile” is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Millions of people rely on store-bought reading glasses for their vision needs. If you’ve ever walked by one of those kiosks at a department store, then ... read more

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New Cowboys Stadium to Feature Green Initiatives

Jennifer Berry, October 21st, 2008

The new $1.1 billion Dallas Cowboys stadium is set to become the first sports venue to participate in the U.S. EPA's National Environmental Performance Track program The Cowboys' initiatives include annual goals, such as: Reducing solid waste by 25 percent Reducing energy use by 20 percent Reducing water consumption by one million gallons Using native trees and plants Purchasing renewable energy Using recycled plastic in seats ... read more

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Ink Outside the Box

Raquel Fagan, October 20th, 2008

Fact The average toner cartridge is composed of 40 percent plastic, 40 percent metal and smaller amounts of rubber, paper, foam and toner. It takes one gallon of oil to make a single toner cartridge. An easy way to reduce production is to have your cartridges refilled when they’re empty. Some companies now re-manufacture ink cartridges. Of the materials that ... read more

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Austin Expands Recycling Program

Ashley Schiller, October 14th, 2008

In hopes of increasing recycling rates and revenue, the city of Austin, Texas, kicked off a single-stream recycling program earlier this month. This type of program allows more materials to be accepted and also has a history of increasing resident participation. In addition to plastics number one through seven and boxboard (cereal boxes and similar packaging). Plastic bags and Styrofoam ... read more

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The Dish on Disposable Dishes

Raquel Fagan, October 7th, 2008

Fact About 18 percent of the garbage Americans produce is disposable containers. We even throw away 25 billion polystyrene cups each year, but you can help cut down on that waste. Get Started Invest in a good set of bamboo or steel travel dinnerware. They often have their own cases or fold down to fit nicely in your purse or pocket. If you're ... read more

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Eco-Camper

Jennifer Berry, October 7th, 2008

Fact Camping is the perfect time to enjoy nature and get some exercise.  From Glacier Bay to the Everglades, opportunities abound for exciting adventures in the wilderness. Here are a few tips to maintain the integrity of your favorite spot: Get Started "Pack in, pack out" by making sure to bring out any waste that you bring in. Leave no trace behind, ... read more

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Western Phoenix Suburbs Expand Plastic Curbside Recycling

Trey Granger, August 29th, 2008

The Maricopa County cities of Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Surprise will now be able to recycle additional plastic products at the curb thanks to an expanded plastic recycling program by Waste Management. These cities' curbside programs will now take Bag Central Station program. Other Phoenix-area cities including Chandler and Gilbert already accept all plastics. The rest of the Valley accepts the ... read more

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What Happens Next to Plastic Casing

Trey Granger, May 26th, 2008

Now that your old electronic has made it to the recycling center and has been processed, what happens to the material that is recovered? Various types of plastic can be reused in different products. For example, high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), a plastic commonly used in computer casings, can be recycled into a multitude of forms, such as: Thermal insulation Thermometers Desk trays License plate frames Video cassette ... read more

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How Plastic Casing is Recycled

Trey Granger, May 26th, 2008

After an electronic product is collected, it is sent to a plant for sorting. Electronics are separated by hand, based on type and material. Then they are dismantled so their various parts can be separately recycled or reused elsewhere. Once the plastic casing is removed from the product, it is sorted by polymer type (from what kind of plastic the casing is ... read more

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Plastic Recycling Facts

Trey Granger, September 6th, 2007

According to the Beverage Marketing Corp, the average American consumed 1.6 gallons of bottled water in 1976. In 2006, that number jumped to 28.3 gallons. More than 2.4 billion pounds of plastic bottles were recycled in 2008. Although the amount of plastic bottles recycled in the U.S. has grown every year since 1990, the actual recycling rate remains steady at around ... read more

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