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The VHS and Cassette Tape Recycling Dilemma

Megan Dobransky, December 22nd, 2010

Ah, nostalgia. Remember putting on those neon pink legwarmers or rolling up the sleeves on your white blazer and rocking out to that Poison cassette tape? Or pressing record on your VCR to catch the latest episode of “Charles in Charge”? Come to think of it, you probably have that Poison cassette and a slew of old VHS tapes somewhere ... read more

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Tagged cdsanddvds, dvdplayer, metal, plasticcasing, recycle, vcr

Published in Electronics


Lowe’s Launches Massive Public Recycling Program

Trey Granger, October 6th, 2010

Lowe's recently debuted a three-in-one recycling bin at 1,700 U.S. stores that provides a take-back program for compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), rechargeable batteries/cell phones and plastic bags. It's the latest in a growing list of retailers offering in-store recycling. All of the accepted products are rarely collected in curbside programs, even though each is a marketable recycling commodity. CFLs contain ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, cfl, homeappliances, mercury, nicadbatteries, number5plasticPolypropylene, packingmaterials, pallets, plasticbags, plasticbottles, plasticcasing, rechargeablebatteries, styrofoam

Published in Household


Cleaning Up Mount Everest

Katherine J. Chen, May 10th, 2010

For the majority of people out there, climbing the tallest mountain on Earth is a once-in-a-lifetime feat that only the most courageous and physically skilled individuals can undertake. For others who have already scaled its treacherous slopes, Mount Everest poses a whole new problem: garbage waste. Last month, in an unforgettable celebration of Earth Day, 20 Nepali climbers embarked on a ... read more

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Tagged ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, packaging, plasticcasing, solidwaste

Published in General


Minnesota Bans BPA in Children’s Products

Trey Granger, May 13th, 2009

A new Minnesota law is banning the presence of Bispenol A (BPA) in food and beverage containers targeted for children under three-years-old, such as plastic baby bottles. The North Star State is the first to ban BPA, which has come under fire for possible health concerns. The law will officially take effect on January 1, 2010, when manufacturers will be required ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, number3plastic, number7plastic, plasticcasing

Published in Plastic


Scientists Developing Recyclable Plastic Casing

Trey Granger, April 30th, 2009

The development of a new type of plastic that combines strength, heat resistance and the ability to be molded into new plastic will hopefully make it possible for easier recycling of plastic electronic casing. Scientists in the Netherlands have been working on a new type of "thermoset plastic," which is preferred for electronic devices such as computers and video game ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, ideas, noteworthy, plasticcasing, videogame

Published in Plastic


ZeroWater First to Offer Water Filter Recycling in U.S.

Jennifer Berry, October 9th, 2008

ZeroWater® recently announced it is launching the first water filter recycling program in the U.S.  This enables users of the ZeroWater® pitchers and bottles to recycle their filters when it comes time to change them out. "It is clear to us at ZeroWater® that if we want to reform bottled water users to switch to the more eco-friendly tap water ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, packaging, plasticbottles, plasticcasing, waterquality

Published in Plastic


Sony Ericsson Launches Global Environmental Warranty

Jennifer Berry, October 1st, 2008

Sony Ericsson (SE) recently launched a worldwide warranty, promising to recycle any of its products brought to designated collection points in an environmentally friendly way. The global recycling program allows consumers to recycle any SE product, regardless of where it was originally purchased.  Now active in China, India, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and the U.S., the program will expand from ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, ideas, noteworthy, plasticcasing

Published in Electronics


Breaking Down The Secret Code

Meryl Klein, June 2nd, 2008

Flip over your favorite beverage container, potato chip dispenser or other plastic product and what do you see? On most of these plastics, there is a little triangle made up of the chasing-arrow symbol. Unlike other recyclables (like paper), chasing-arrow symbols on plastics also have a number in them. This number is “the code,” the plastic resin code of plastics. ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, otherglass, packaging, plasticbags, plasticbottles, plasticcasing, pvc, recycle, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


Facts About Plastic Casing

Brittany McNamara, May 28th, 2008

Computer monitors, alarm clocks, televisions and stereos are all composed of plastic. Plastic casing allows for all the components of an item to be contained in one element. Due to technology advancements, high numbers of electronics are disposed of as e-waste. In fact, approximately 2 million tons of electronic products were discarded in 2005, and only 15-20 percent were recycled. These items ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, noteworthy, plasticcasing

Published in General


Tips on Recycling Plastic Casing

Trey Granger, May 28th, 2008

Recycling the plastic casing from electronics such as TVs, cell phones and computers typically occurs when recycling the entire unit. While some instances, such as upgrades or repairs, may require changes in the plastic housing of these electronics, recycling these goods generally involves the item as a whole. A few, key strategies will help you recycle these materials effectively. Know the ... read more

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