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What Really Happens to Your E-Waste

Alison Neumer Lara, May 27th, 2011

In an enormous warehouse just outside Chicago, pallets of computer monitors, hard drives and keyboards wait for disassembly. Bales of wires stand ready for pickup. Buckets of printed circuit boards glint with copper and gold. Intercon Solutions is one of the nation’s largest e-waste recyclers, pulling in $7.5 million in revenue last year through its 250,000-square-foot processing facility. It’s not a glamorous ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, batteries, computer, computermonitor, furniture, light bulbs, mercury, mp3player, packaging, pallets, pvc, recycle, television

Published in Electronics


What to Do With the Stuff Your Gifts Replaced

Megan Dobransky, January 3rd, 2011

You probably got a ton of new products for the holidays to replace your torn up T-shirts, outdated video game console and broken toys. So, what happens to all of the old stuff? According to the Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Report, 62 percent of consumers bought electronics; 62 percent purchased toys; 62 percent gave gift cards, and 68 percent spent ... read more

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Tagged batteries, cdsanddvds, clothingandtextile, electronics, pvc, toys

Published in Electronics


Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees

Lori Brown, November 29th, 2010

The real versus artificial Christmas tree debate replays itself year after year. But the truth is, each option has its own place on the naughty-and-nice list. Just a few short decades ago, displaying a Christmas tree in your living room really only yielded one option: a real pine or fir tree. That all changed when a U.S.-based toilet bowl brush ... read more

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Tagged basics, christmastrees, ideas, lead, noteworthy, pesticides, pvc, treecycling

Published in Garden


Hotel Experiments With Keyless Entry Via Cell Phone

Trey Granger, November 23rd, 2010

The Clarion Hotel Stockholm has launched a four-month pilot project where guests can use their cellular phones to not only check in and out, but also as a substitute for room keys. The technology behind cell phone entry is known as Near Field Communication (NFC), and allows for data to be exchanged wirelessly over short distances. It can also ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, pvc

Published in Electronics


5 Ways to Celebrate National Yoga Month

Amanda Wills, September 8th, 2010

September is National Yoga Month, and whether you’re a daily practitioner, hot yoga addict or simply just in it for the Savansana, greening your routine takes less effort than any pose you’ll be twisting yourself into. 1. Switch to a recycled mat Yoga mats are typically made from plastic #4 PVC, but there are several cool mats on the market that ... read more

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Tagged number4plasticLDPE, plasticbags, plasticbottles, pvc, recycle

Published in General


The Intern Files: Eco-friendly Student Care Packages

Mary Mazzoni, August 5th, 2010

Back-to-school time is right around the corner for college students, and almost as soon as professors begin passing out syllabi, parents and friends begin shipping out care-packages to their favorite co-eds. If you’re already planning some boxes of love for the undergrad in your life, why not do it greener? To help you show you care in eco-friendly style, we’ve gathered ... read more

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Tagged dishwasher, kitchen, organic, plasticbags, plasticbottles, pvc, recycle, refrigerator, students

Published in General


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$35 Computer Tablet to Feature Solar Design

Amanda Wills, July 27th, 2010

It's hard to believe that it has been almost four months since more than 300,000 flocked to local Apple stores to be the first owners of the highly touted $499 iPad. Still considered a novelty as it's still in its first-version infancy, the iPad may have a new competitor on the market. A new Linux operating system-based tablet was introduced ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, computers, energy, mercury, pvc, students

Published in Electronics


5 Last-Minute Eco Accessories for Dad

Mary Mazzoni, June 18th, 2010

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Have you found the perfect gift for the dad in your life? We’ve found five eco-friendly accessories so you can give Dad a great gift with a green side. EcoGear Tiger laptop carrier This laptop carrier is perfect for the dad on the go. The Tiger features an organizer pocket, soft lined valuables ... read more

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Tagged motherboard, organic, pvc, recycle, tires

Published in Clothing


Fresh Tips for Reusing Plastic

Amanda Wills, June 7th, 2010

We asked our readers to share their favorite tips and tricks for reusing their plastics. Here's what they had to say. 1. I use the bags that bread comes in to clean up after the dog. - Leslie Colson Tucker 2. Instead of buying gift bags or wrapping paper, I buy reusable plastic or fabric bags from retailers. They're usually cheaper ... read more

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Tagged number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, plasticbags, pvc, reuse

Published in Plastic


The Numbers on Plastics

Amanda Wills, May 24th, 2010

Who doesn't love a good dose of facts with their morning cup of joe? Knowing the facts can help you make smarter choices in the end. We put together a quick cheat sheet of facts about plastics recycling from some experts. It's about to get a little geeky, so sit back, push up your glasses and enjoy your coffee! Plastics industry as ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, number7plastic, packaging, plasticbags, plasticbottles, pvc, recycle

Published in Plastic


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