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Redemption Value for Beverage Containers Increases

Mark Rappaport, July 3rd, 2007

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF RECYCLING, SACRAMENTO, CA As of July 1, the California Refund Value consumers pay at the checkout stand for aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers rises to equal the amount refunded at recycling centers. CRV is now a nickel for containers less than 24 ounces and a dime for containers 24 ounces and larger. Since AB 2020 established ... read more

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Published in Metal


Balancing Environmental Impact – Household Lighting

Bob Peeples, PE, June 1st, 2007

During the life cycle of any product, the mining of the raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, storage, use, and ultimately disposal, have an effect on our environment. To determine the overall effect, an environmental life cycle assessment is used. Several environmental life cycle assessments on products are frequently debated, such as coffee cups, shopping bags, diapers and now electric ... read more

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Published in Hazardous


Green Shopping Tips

Earth911, April 26th, 2007

Save Money and the Environment A family of four can save $3,000 a year simply by buying products in the largest size they can use and by buying long lasting reusable items. Think about the effect of your purchases on the environment when you shop. Items with excess packaging and products that need to be discarded after only a few uses ... read more

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Published in Household


Don’t Throw Away Your Television

Earth911, April 19th, 2007

This article was originally written in April, 2007. Read our updated articles for more relevant, timely information on this subject: When to Replace Your Outdated Device Ask the Experts: Electronics Recycling, Energy Study Claims TVs Are Bigger, Better and Efficient Our growing dependence on electronics products both at home and in the workplace has given rise to a new ... read more

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Published in Electronics


Computers & The Environment

Larry Cummings, April 12th, 2007

In 2002, approximately 41 million computers will become outdated; and current analysis by the National Safety Council estimates that 63 million computers became obsolete in 2005. It is estimated that 75 percent of these obsolete computers are stored, and by 2007, these stored computers will amount to about 500 million computers needing to be disposed. As new technologies enter the ... read more

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Published in General


Saving Energy in your Kitchen

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Energy-Saving Kitchen Tips Be sure to place the faucet lever on the kitchen sink in the cold position when using small amounts of water. Placing the lever in the hot position uses energy to heat the water even though it never reaches the faucet. If you need to purchase a gas oven or range, look for one with an automatic, electric ignition ... read more

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Published in Appliances


Fireplace Energy Conservation Tips

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue. Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is going. Keeping the damper open is like keeping a 48-inch window wide open during the winter; it allows warm air to go right up the chimney. When you use the fireplace, reduce heat loss by opening dampers in the bottom of ... read more

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Published in Construction


Solar Energy Tips

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Keep all south-facing glass clean. Make sure that objects do not block the sunlight shining on concrete slab floors or heat-absorbing walls. Consider using insulating curtains to reduce excessive heat loss from large windows at night.

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Why is Electronics Waste an Issue?

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Our growing dependence on electronics products both at home and in the workplace has given rise to a new environmental challenge: electronic waste. A recent study by the U.S. EPA shows that electronics already make up approximately one percent on the municipal solid waste stream. Research indicates that electronic waste is growing at three times the rate of other ... read more

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Published in Electronics


Mulching: Nature’s Composting Secret

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Mulching is nature’s recycling system. Nature spreads thin layers of organic materials evenly over the surface of the soil. Year after year, season upon season, leaves and blades of grass mature, die, and fall to the ground. Soil organisms begin the process of decomposition. First molds, then bacteria, later earthworms and beetles all come to return organic matter back to ... read more

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Published in Garden


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