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Commentary: To Flourish, Organics Recycling Needs New Tech

Wes Muir, January 24th, 2011

The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management, and does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. While all businesses must change and evolve in order to survive, this is particularly true in the waste management industry right now. And, while environmental and business forces are driving all aspects of the waste ... read more

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Your Local Guide to Winter Produce

Mary Mazzoni, January 10th, 2011

So, we’ve talked about buying local and seasonal produce before, but what’s all the fuss about going local anyway? Get the answers to all your pressing questions about buying local food, and consult our winter produce guide to find out which fruits and veggies are in season in your area along with delicious recipes. And to completely close the loop, read ... read more

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Diaper Disposal a Dirty Dilemma

Amanda Wills, December 9th, 2010

Greenie parents know all too well that diaper disposal is no bed of roses. According to Knowaste, a company that transforms plastic from disposable diapers into new roofing products, the average baby goes through 6,000 diapers during its childhood. That's a lot of plastic and - ahem - organic waste. While many parents agree that disposable is simply more convenient (a ... read more

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Cooking For Compost: Thanksgiving

Amanda Wills, November 15th, 2010

We started our Cooking For Compost series this year with the intention of only creating a couple of back-pocket recipes for three waste-free meals. But after rave reviews from readers, we decided it would be silly to ignore the biggest meal of the year. For the Thanksgiving Edition, we called on the award-winning chefs of Candle Cafe and ... read more

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Cooking For Compost: Autumn Salads

Gloria Dawson, November 8th, 2010

Integrating fruits into your diet can be a challenge, especially during the fall and winter months when many of the farmers’ markets dry up. The good news is that there are many hearty fall fruits like apples, pears and grapes can serve as staples for your meal. In the fourth installment of our Cooking for Compost series, we’ll take ... read more

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Cooking For Compost: Dinner

Gloria Dawson, October 11th, 2010

It's just like making your own pasta, only without all the work or the carbs. In the third edition of our Cooking for Compost series, we’re eating dinner (and capping off a full day of waste-free cooking if you used our breakfast and lunch recipes). The final meal of the day often ends with lugging out the overflowing ... read more

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Save Your Food: Canning and Freezing 101

Sophie Quinton, October 8th, 2010

There’s nothing like popping open a jar of homemade jam on a blustery winter day, as our grandmothers knew all too well. Once maligned as unnecessary and labor-intensive, home canning has undergone a renaissance. A new generation is discovering that there’s something uniquely satisfying about preserving the season’s best produce. Pretty much anything can be “put up” for the winter in ... read more

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Cooking for Compost: Breakfast

Gloria Dawson, September 27th, 2010

You’ve done your shopping at the local farmers’ market, and you’re about to make yourself a fresh meal. But before you pat yourself on the back for your healthy and environmentally correct choice, think about all of those food scraps you’ll be tossing in the trash. A meal that’s good for you with lots of fresh fruits and veggies can ... read more

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Seattle Considers Reduced Garbage Collection For More Recycling

Trey Granger, August 18th, 2010

Seattle is contemplating a plan to reduce its garbage pick-up service to bi-weekly collection starting in 2013, which would save $6.4 million and reduce the amount of recyclable material that ends up in landfills, as first reported by The Seattle Times. The city hopes to start a pilot program next year, sampling 400 to 800 households with reduced collection ... read more

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Virginia Couple Leads Massive Concert Composting Effort

Mary Mazzoni, August 17th, 2010

When Anne and Derek Bedarf won tickets to FloydFest on the radio in 2008, they may have expected to see some rockin’ bands, check out funky artisan vendors and meet some new friends by the campfire. They never dreamed they would be leading the festival’s Green Team in a composting effort that collected 7.2 tons of waste only two ... read more

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