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‘Fast Company’ Mag Defends Recycled Paper

Raquel Fagan, April 8th, 2012

Fast Company builds on its already innovative reputation with a new video explaining how it's leading the way in paper reduction within the publishing community. "Sustainability is one of the core areas that Fast Company focuses on, so in order to practice what we preach, we need to use recycled paper," says Fast Company Managing Editor Allegra Lagani. Not ... read more

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Tagged magazines, recycle, reuse

Published in Paper


Recycling Boosted by Pure Imagination

Raquel Fagan, April 6th, 2012

Willie Wonka invited a whole generation to be part of “a world of pure imagination." Lovers of this '80s movie-must grew up knowing that imagination could bring you wonderful things, including edible flowers and rivers of chocolate. The Imagination Factory, the brainchild of artist and teacher Marilyn Brackney, has been teaching the youth of today that very same message ... read more

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Tagged Crafts, new york, paper, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, reuse, tip, trash

Published in General


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Battery Recycling: The Power is Yours

Leah Blunt, April 5th, 2012

Most of us rely on rechargeable batteries daily and for multiple devices. In fact, Call2Recycle, the nation’s leader in consumer battery recycling, estimates that consumers use an average of six wireless devices in their day-to-day lives. So what happens to all of those batteries when they have given their all and need to be replaced? Depending on their owner’s eco-awareness ... read more

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Tagged appliances, batteries, cell phone, cell phone recycling, cell phones, computer, computers, electronics, Hazardous, metal, rechargeable, rechargeable batteries, recy, recycle, recycled

Published in Hazardous, Household


Cups, Plates Become Construction Materials

Christina Caldwell, April 5th, 2012

Learning how to build with green principles in mind is one thing, but building with green materials in the first place brings sustainable building to a whole new level. Over the years, we’ve seen homes become more energy efficient and water conscious, but they’re often built with new materials. Iowa-based ReWall, a recycled construction materials company, is out to redefine ... read more

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Tagged Construction, energy, paper, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, reuse, ReWall, wood

Published in Construction


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The Cold, Hard Truth About Recycling Steel

Nate Lipka, April 4th, 2012

We've come across quite a few creative uses of unconventional materials lately, from shipping containers made of mushrooms to bow ties made of soda cans, computer parts and pills. But when it comes to producing automobiles, large buildings and machinery, steel is still king. According to steel building site BuildingsGuide.com, the material also has some built-in advantages ... read more

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Tagged energy, infographic, metal, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, steel

Published in Metal


A Cooler Alternative to Polystyrene

Christina Caldwell, April 4th, 2012

You’re headed to the big game, giving yourself ample time to tailgate. You decide to stop at the local convenience store for some brews, but realize you forgot your cooler. Until now, your only option was to compromise and buy a cheap, wasteful, less-than-durable polystyrene cooler or sip on warm beer in the beating sunlight, but the Recycooler is ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, food, Plastic, polystyrene, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, reuse, styrofoam, water

Published in Household


PHOTOS: How MLB Teams Are Changing the Planet

Mary Mazzoni, April 4th, 2012

In 2005, Major League Baseball became the first pro sports league to partner with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) on a league-wide greening initiative. Since the launch of the partnership, virtually every MLB team has established environmental initiatives at their ballparks and are now making an effort to track their successes. To mark the start ... read more

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Tagged compost, composting, gallery, recy, recycle, recycling, reduce, solar

Published in General


Must-Ask Eco-Questions: Moving to a New City

Mary Mazzoni, April 2nd, 2012

The thought of relocating to a new city can be daunting, and you're likely faced with numerous questions: What will the people be like? Can I get used to the climate? And how are the local school districts? But don't forget the planet amidst planning and packing! Consider how your move will help you reduce your carbon footprint, cut back ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, bike, composting, curbside, energy, food, government, Hazardous, location, organic, organic waste, Portland, recy, recycle, recycling, reduce, san francisco, tip, water

Published in General


Take a Look: Bluetooth Keyboard Made of Bamboo

Christina Caldwell, March 30th, 2012

Between staring at pixels and typing on plastic, living your work life behind a computer keyboard can make you feel far from nature. But one Kickstarter campaign is out to reduce plastic landfill waste and get you closer to natural materials. You’ve heard of iPad and Bluetooth keyboards, but designer Robin Behrstock is taking the idea au naturel – or at ... read more

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Tagged bamboo, fertilizers, iPad, pesticides, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, shipping, tablet, water, wood

Published in Electronics


Recycled Purses Will Benefit Haitian School

Mary Mazzoni, March 30th, 2012

Brooklyn-based artist and designer Catherine Eduard Charlot made headlines for crafting stylish fashions from discarded New York City umbrellas. On a recent trip to her native Haiti, Charlot was invited to visit the Kafou Chada region of Croix des Bouquets - a low-income district still in ruins after the devastating 2010 earthquake. She was introduced to a ... read more

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Tagged fashion, gallery, haiti, new york, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, reuse

Published in Clothing


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