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5 Hearty Winter Soups

Alexis Petru, January 10th, 2012

There’s nothing like a hearty bowl of soup to warm you up on a cold winter’s day. We’ve rounded up these five simple soup recipes that are not only delicious and healthy, but also good for the planet: They incorporate seasonal vegetables and can be made vegan or vegetarian. Plus, we give you tips on how to reduce, recycle and ... read more

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Tagged cartons, composting, kitchen, packaging, paper, Plastic, Recipes, recycle, reduce

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Calif. Requires Recycled Content Packing Peanuts

Alexis Petru, January 5th, 2012

Those difficult-to-recycle polystyrene packaging peanuts are getting an eco-friendly makeover in California. Starting Jan. 1, all polystyrene loose fill packaging sold in the state must contain at least 60 percent post-consumer recycled material, according to state law AB 3025. Passed in 2008, the legislation requires the percentage of recycled material in packaging peanuts to increase to 80 percent by 2014 and ... read more

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Tagged number6plasticpolystyrene, packaging, Plastic, recycled, styrofoam

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Drink More Coffee, Solve the Energy Crisis?

Mary Mazzoni, January 3rd, 2012

If you thought your cup of coffee was only good for giving you a burst of energy, think again. Researchers at the University of North Dakota are developing a process to convert waste from coffee processing plants - from the grains to the packaging - into green energy, according to recent news reports. The university's Energy & Environmental Research Center ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, north dakota, packaging, Plastic

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SEE: 15 Reuse Projects to Try in 2012

Alexis Petru, December 29th, 2011


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Tagged clothingandtextile, Crafts, DIY, furniture, gallery, magazines, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse, reuseweekend

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12 Things You Must Do in 2012

Amanda Wills, December 29th, 2011


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Tagged batteries, cfl, composting, energy, food, fuel, gallery, guide, hhw, ideas, kitchen, organic, packaging, paint, recycle, reuse

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Holiday Help: 5 Helpful Tips for Shipping Gifts

Mary Mazzoni, December 14th, 2011

Worried about the footprint all your holiday shipping may leave on the planet? Don't stress, Earth-lover. Here are five easy steps to eco-friendly shipping for all your holiday gifts. 1. Choose the right box Finding the right shipping container can be a challenge, but usually a little searching can yield a box that's just right. Bring your gift with you on a ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, mail, newspaper, packaging, packingmaterials, reduce

Published in Paper


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Hasbro Releases First CSR Report

Mother Nature Network, December 12th, 2011

Written by Melissa Hincha-Ownby, MNN Hasbro, home of NERF, Transformers, Play-Doh, Monopoly and more, is one of the largest toy brands in the world. Despite its worldwide presence, the company did not jump on the corporate social responsibility reporting bandwagon until this year. While Hasbro may be late to the party, they have finally arrived and have set out a solid ... read more

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Tagged packaging, paper, recycling, reduce, toys

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7 Eco-Friendly Holiday Cards

Alexis Petru, December 12th, 2011

Each year, as many as 2 billion holiday cards are mailed in the U.S. between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, generating enough waste to fill a football field 10 stories high, according to California’s lead recycling agency. But don’t think you have to sacrifice your annual holiday card to keep your festivities eco-friendly. We’ve found seven holiday cards that ... read more

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Tagged greetingcard, mixedpaper, packaging, recycled

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Recycling Mysteries: Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor

Starre Vartan, December 5th, 2011

A whopping 2.65 billion Christmas cards are sent every year, most of which end up tossed, and XX miles of wrapping paper are snugly fit around boxes and gifts, only to end up torn apart and usually in a huge garbage bag. And what about Christmas décor items, like plastic boughs to decorate the staircase that won’t make it another holiday, ... read more

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Tagged book, curbside, giftboxes, gree, ideas, mail, packaging, paint, paper, recycled, reuse

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How Amazon is Fighting ‘Wrap Rage’

Alexis Petru, December 1st, 2011

This Christmas, as you unwrap presents under the tree, Amazon hopes you don’t experience “wrap rage” – the frustration of trying to open nearly impenetrable packaging to get to the product inside. The nation’s largest online retail store launched its Frustration-Free Packaging initiative in 2008, which not only aims to make it easier for customers to open packaging, but ... read more

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Tagged electronics, packaging, reduce

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