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Super Bowl Signs Recycled Into Merchandise

Mary Mazzoni, February 10th, 2012

Everything Super Bowl is coming down in Indianapolis, but it isn't being thrown away. It's being recycled into wallets, purses, messenger bags and other accessories to benefit a local nonprofit, according to recent news reports. This week, workers at Lucas Oil Stadium began the arduous task of removing layers of plastic and vinyl sheeting used as decoration, reports local ... read more

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Okabashi Closes the Loop on Sandal Recycling

Alexis Petru, February 10th, 2012

Shoes made from recycled materials are not a new green fashion trend: New Balance, Puma and even Manolo Blahnik have all turned waste into new kicks. But Georgia-based Okabashi goes a step further: Not only are its sandals and flip-flops made from recycled plastic, but the company also takes back its old shoes for recycling at the ... read more

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Colgate Pledges to Reduce Waste

Mary Mazzoni, February 7th, 2012

Colgate-Palmolive Co. has pledged to reduce the waste it sends to landfills by 15 percent by 2015, according to the company's latest sustainability report. In the report, the company also committed to cutting the environmental impact of products and packages by 20 percent by 2015 through increasing the use of sustainable materials and recycled content. In addition to cutting packaging ... read more

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Recycling Report Sparks Plastic Bag Debate

Mary Mazzoni, February 7th, 2012

The recycling of post-consumer plastic bags and wraps reached nearly 972 million pounds in 2010, according to a recent report. This represents a 14 percent increase over 2009 and a 50 percent increase since 2005, according to the report developed by Moore Recycling Associates Inc. on behalf of the American Chemistry Council (ACC). While the ACC called the findings ... read more

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8 Companies That Make Money From Recycling

Leon Kaye, February 6th, 2012

With customers and stakeholders putting companies increasingly under the sustainability microscope, more businesses are realizing that waste is not a nuisance, but an opportunity to create revenue during uncertain economic times. Many companies, of course, have a revenue model solely based on waste management and recycling. Milorganite, for example, has been in business for over 85 years, turning Milwaukee’s ... read more

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Schick Debuts Recycled Razor

Mary Mazzoni, February 6th, 2012

Many greenies opt for reusable razors to cut back on waste. But if you haven't made the switch, Schick has found a way to make your disposable razor habit a bit more eco-friendly. The leading razor manufacturer is joining forces with NextLife Resin to create what the companies say is the first razor made from 100 percent recycled plastic. ... read more

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Austin Residents Debate Bag Ban Online

Mary Mazzoni, February 1st, 2012

Late last year, lawmakers in Austin, Texas passed an ordinance to slap fees on plastic and paper carryout bags in 2013 and ban them outright by 2014. Although the city vowed to attain "zero-waste" by 2040, carryout bag legislation has seen mixed reviews from locals. Environmental groups like Texas Campaign for the Environment support the legislation, saying it will ... read more

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Duke, UNC to Wear Recycled Uniforms

Mary Mazzoni, January 31st, 2012

Nike released its new "platinum" uniform line on Wednesday to be worn by nine of the nation's top men's and women's college basketball teams for one game each later this season, the company announced this week. The fabric of the Nike Hyper Elite Platinum shorts is made from 100 percent recycled polyester, while the jersey fabric is made from ... read more

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VIDEO: Soda Bottles Upcycled into Solar Light Bulbs

Alexis Petru, January 31st, 2012

In 2009, 3 million households outside of Manila, Philippines, still didn’t have access to electricity, according to the country’s electrification commission. But the MyShelter Foundation wants to help Filipino families get out of the dark, aiming to light up 1 million homes in the Philippines by the end of this year. MyShelter’s latest project, A Liter of Light, takes plastic ... read more

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Students Help Haitians Build Homes From Plastic Waste

Mary Mazzoni, January 25th, 2012

Engineering students from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. are working on a recycling project to help earthquake victims in Haiti rebuild homes from plastic waste, according to recent news reports. Nikki Larson, an associate professor of engineering technology, and six of her students are researching to find the best way to create small homes from the plastic waste that ... read more

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