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7 Tips to Inspire Your Party Guests to Go Green

Mary Mazzoni, February 22nd, 2012

Throwing a baby or bridal shower, birthday party or family gathering can be stressful. To make matters even tougher, the after-party cleanup often involves picking recyclables out of your trash can, removing litter from your lawn and disposing of guests' leftover gift wrap and food packaging. You don't want to be rude to your guests, but you'd like them to ... read more

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PHOTOS: Street Fashion Made From Old Umbrellas

Mary Mazzoni, February 17th, 2012

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Brooklyn-based artist and designer Catherine Edouard Charlot has been turning trashed materials into stunning art and fashion for almost 30 years. The upcycling artist taught herself to sew at the tender age of 13, using her father's old shirts to create dresses, skirts and pants. As a young adult, she founded The Lion Art Craft - ... read more

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NBA All-Star Game Goes Green

Mary Mazzoni, February 16th, 2012

The NBA is teaming up with Sprint, Keep Orlando Beautiful and the Natural Resources Defense Council to make sure the 2012 All-Star Game is their most sustainable event to date. Sprint and the NBA will partner with the city of Orlando, Keep Orlando Beautiful and Creative Recycling to host the NBA All-Star E-Recycling Day ... read more

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Last-Minute Green Tips For Valentine’s Day

Mary Mazzoni, February 14th, 2012

Think you can't green your Valentine's Day plans because you waited until the last minute (again)? Don't fret, planet-friendly procrastinator. Here are six green tips to help you show your love the eco way. 1. Start at the farmer's market Think your local farmer's market is just for fruits and veggies? Think again. Most farmer's markets carry a wide selection of locally-grown ... read more

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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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UK Retailer Recycles 100M Hangers for UNICEF

Mary Mazzoni, February 9th, 2012

U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer has recycled 100 million hangers in the last six months, raising more than $588,000 for international children's charity, UNICEF. The retailer's hanger recycling scheme is simple: customers are given the option not to take hangers home, and hangers left behind are reused in-store or recycled, M&S said. For every £1 saved from hanger recycling, M&S ... read more

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College Students Square Off In Recycling Challenge

Mary Mazzoni, February 9th, 2012

Starting this week, students from more than 600 colleges will square off to see who can reduce, reuse and recycle the most on-campus waste. The Alcoa Foundation and Keep America Beautiful provided recycling bins, as well as training and tools for campus facilities managers, as part of the annual university-based competition, RecycleMania. Schools will distribute recycling bins as they ... read more

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Valentine’s Day Gifts That Give Back

Mary Mazzoni, February 8th, 2012

As you're browsing the Web for that perfect Valentine's Day gift this week, why not choose a gift that gives back? Here are three fun ways to help the environment and your community while showing your honey you care. 1. Shop for a cause A growing number of online retailers allow shoppers to donate to charitable causes. So, why not check ... 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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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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