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.eco Domain Still Up for Grabs

Amanda Wills, June 30th, 2009

If you haven’t heard about the .eco debate, here’s a quick recap: Al Gore and a few other celebrities are backing the idea of a .eco domain registration for the Web that would designate green companies and organizations. Dot Eco LLC, a group run by Hollywood A-listers such as actor Roger Moore and director Davis Guggenheim, is partnering with Gore’s Alliance ... read more

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New Calif. Program to Educate Consumers About Paint

Trey Granger, June 22nd, 2009

California is launching a new program in hopes of cutting down the 8 million gallons of obsolete paint generated annually. The program will address paint shopping, storage and recycling/reuse options for leftover paint. The California Paint Stewardship Program is head up by San Joaquin County, with financial assistance from a grant by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The state read more

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Survey: Organic Shoppers Prefer Glass Packaging

Trey Granger, June 16th, 2009

The results of a new survey show that more than 75 percent of shoppers that buy organic food prefer glass packaging to preserve the purity and taste of the product. The study also found more than 55 percent of shoppers between the ages of 18 and 34 purchased organic food last year. The Glass Packaging Institute commissioned this poll via telephone ... read more

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Published in Glass


Used Tire Stockpiles Decline 90 Percent Since 1990

Trey Granger, June 10th, 2009

As demand for ground rubber increases, the nation's stockpiles of used tires have dropped considerably, according to data released by the Rubber Manufacturers Association at a recent symposium. RMA Senior Vice President Michael Blumenthal says that stockpiled tires have dropped from 1 billion in 1990 to 100 million in 2007. Also known as "tire yards," stockpiled tires raise environmental concerns ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, mulch, noteworthy, productstewardship, tires

Published in Automotive


Texas Passes Television Recycling Bill

Trey Granger, June 2nd, 2009

A new law in Texas will provide free television recycling provided by an annual registration fee paid by manufacturers. House Bill 821 was sent to Texas Governor Rick Perry on May 31 and will require a $2,500 registration fee by manufacturers. They will also be required to submit a television recycling plan. Beginning in 2010, manufacturers must document how many ... read more

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Published in Electronics


EPA Cracks Down on Improper CFL Disposal

Trey Granger, June 1st, 2009

Large corporations including CBS and Macy's Inc. have been just a few of the groups penalized as the EPA and state environmental agencies crack down on improper disposal of mercury-containing compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). In addition to imposing fines for violators, the companies are required to provide public education. In the case of CBS, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation ... read more

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Published in Hazardous


Sustainable Packaging Use to Reach 32 Percent by 2014

Trey Granger, May 26th, 2009

A new study by Pike Research anticipates the use of sustainable packaging throughout the world to grow 11 percent by 2014, which would mean that almost a third of all packaging would be environmentally friendly. Pike claims that packaging is a $429 billion industry, and manufacturers are moving towards energy reduction and the use of more recyclable material. The research ... read more

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Published in Glass


NRC President Discusses Paper Impact at Annual Awards

Trey Granger, May 25th, 2009

The National Recycling Coalition held its annual "Recycling Works" award ceremony earlier this month to recognize sustainability efforts, and NRC President David Refkin took the opportunity to discuss the paper industry with a representative from the Sustainable Forest Initiative. The entire interview is available below, but here are a few tidbits: Refkin says the carbon footprint of paper in a typical office ... read more

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Starbucks Holds Summit on Recyclability of Cups

Trey Granger, May 21st, 2009

In response to a commitment by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz last year that Starbucks' entire stock of coffee cups will be recyclable by 2012, the company held a summit in Seattle recently to discuss the viability of cup recycling. In addition to Schultz and other Starbucks employees, 30 representatives ranging from cup manufacturers to paper recyclers attended. Some of the ... read more

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Published in Paper


Sprint Releases Eco-friendly Accessories

Trey Granger, May 20th, 2009

Sprint's new cell phone charger has an integrated solar cell to allow for "mobile charging," as the photovoltaic solar cell is capable of charging a lithium ion battery using just the sun's rays. The SOLIO Mono Hybrid Charger takes about 10 hours to charge directly through sunlight, with peak charging times between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The charger is ... read more

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Published in Electronics


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