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Recovery Act to Fund $5M N.J. Superfund Cleanup

Amanda Wills, September 1st, 2009

The EPA is allotting $5 million in stimulus funding to Monitor Devices/Intercircuits Inc. to cleanup a superfund site in Wall Township, N.J. Part of the $600 million federal Superfund remedial program, the money will be used to address contaminated groundwater at the site as well as create jobs in Wall Township, according to the EPA. The groundwater remedy includes ... read more

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Is an Alternative to Pesticides Hiding in Your Pantry?

Haley Paul, August 21st, 2009

Trying to rid your garden of those annoying aphids, catastrophic caterpillars and monstrous mites, but don’t want to add artificial chemicals to your garden by spraying pesticides? If so, look no further for a natural alternative than that box of herbs you have sitting on your windowsill. Ok, so not all of us have an herb garden growing by ... read more

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NY Officials Try to Save Canal From Superfund List

Haley Paul, August 10th, 2009

Superfund site designation can be a good thing for getting a contaminated area cleaned up in a regulated manner. But, it can take decades to carry out litigation over how much will be required to pay for cleanup and for how long it will take. When the federal government, usually in the form of the EPA, gets involved in a ... read more

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Study: Pollution Causing Cancer in Animals

Amanda Wills, August 3rd, 2009

A recent report published in July’s Nature Reviews Cancer reveals the consequences of improper disposal and dumping. According to “Wildlife Cancer: a conservation perspective,” scientists are now concerned about humans’ contribution to carcinogenesis in wild animal habitats. "The more we contaminate the environment, the more we will see problems. If you dump a pollutant, it doesn't just go away,” Frances ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Hygiene

Marie Look, July 20th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. One of the easiest steps to take toward more eco-conscious living is greening up those tasks you do every single day, such as your hygiene habits. By incorporating these eight simple tips into your everyday health practices, not only will ... read more

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New Ways to Look at Old Waste

Becky Hammad, June 8th, 2009

The race is on to find more cost-effective, energy-efficient strategies for turning biomass, or renewable feedstocks, into alternative fuels. But just as important, researchers are seeking ways to produce these fuels without compromising global food supply and land. In recent years, more attention has been given to creating energy generated from waste and from biomass consisting of organic materials. This renewable ... read more

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Wash. Pesticide Event Highlights Proper Disposal

Jennifer Berry, May 21st, 2009

A free agricultural pesticide collection event in Yakima County, Ore., collected more than 37,000 pounds of pesticides. Not all the chemicals were from recent crops: One client brought in a canvas and metal applicator backpack used to spray a dust form of pesticide, dating back to the 1930s, according to the Yakima Herald. The amount of participants almost doubled from ... read more

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EPA to Reconsider Treatment of Hazardous Waste

Trey Granger, May 11th, 2009

In response to a petition by the Sierra Club over the EPA's definition of hazardous waste and how to dispose of it, the agency will hold a public meeting on June 30 to address possible revisions and their environmental impact. The EPA passed a new ruling on how hazardous waste is regulated in October 2008 that encouraged recycling of certain materials ... read more

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Recycling Mysteries: Paint

Marie Look, April 20th, 2009

Most people already know that household paint is recyclable. But it’s also important to understand that different household paints are disposed of in very different ways. What we do with our leftover paint determines if it goes on to have a second life. In fact, the EPA estimates that Americans discard as much as 69 million gallons of paint each year. ... read more

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The Lowdown on Landfills

Amanda Wills, March 30th, 2009

You’ve just swallowed your last sip of Dr. Pepper as you crumple the wax paper from your cheeseburger. You gather the  paper napkins, plastic straw and a few burnt fries among other things. After you toss this waste and leave your tray, more than likely, you never think about this trash again. We’ve all heard about the local landfill on the ... read more

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