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Bridgestone Keeps Tires out of the Landfill

Christina Caldwell, May 15th, 2012

You’ve seen the pictures and headlines: Tire dumps go up in flames, releasing toxic chemicals into the air while creating an environmental and aesthetic eyesore. Bridgestone has seen the problem play out again and again, and that’s why they’re in the process of doing something about it. On Earth Day, the tire manufacturer introduced its ... read more

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Tagged Earth Day, fuel, Portland, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, tires

Published in Automotive


5 More Ways Recycling Can Benefit Your Community

Leah Blunt, May 14th, 2012

We all know recycling is good for the environment, but many don’t realize the ways recycling can positively impact their own community. These days, there are more than just moral incentives for communities to establish recycling options and encourage participation. Here are five ways the benefits of recycling can hit close to home: 1. Creates Green Jobs Recycling has become a major industry ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, appliances, curbside, energy, glass, government, metal, paper, PET, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, reduce, reuse, trash

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New App Targets Illegal Dumping

Melissa Fossum, May 14th, 2012

Illegal dumping is a growing problem in the U.S. and abroad. It's difficult for agencies to keep up with the new dump sites that continue to pop up daily, but now any person with a smartphone can help. The TrashOut app was developed like the Foursquare of waste reduction. Users can earn badges for reporting illegal ... read more

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Tagged glass, Plastic, recycled, recycling, smartphone, trash

Published in Electronics


Get in on Composting Awareness Week

Waste Management, May 11th, 2012

A Special Guest Post from Waste Management's Eric Myers This week is International Composting Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on how everyone – from families to major corporations – is taking composting more seriously. According to the EPA, North Americans generate more than 80 million tons of organic waste (food, yard and wood ... read more

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Tagged compost, composting, food, recycling, soil, Whole Foods

Published in Garden


Eco Moms Who Made a Difference

Mary Mazzoni, May 11th, 2012

This Sunday, families across the country will celebrate Mother's Day by sending cards and bouquets, gathering for brunch or simply spending some quality time with Mom. Earth911 wants to take part in the Mother's Day merriment by recognizing nine extraordinary moms who not only look after their families but also the planet. Sustainable holidays with Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell While trick-or-treating ... read more

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Tagged energy, food, New Jersey, new york, organic, recycle, recycled, recycling, reduce, reuse, Seattle, trees

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San Fran Turns Transit Tickets into Trees

Alexis Petru, May 10th, 2012

It’s a common dilemma for regular subway riders: What do you do with all those leftover tickets with just a few cents of remaining value? San Francisco residents had a few disposal options for their old tickets from the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART): They could consolidate the tickets' value only at certain BART stations, or they could donate the ... read more

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Tagged curbside, Plastic, recycle, recycling, san francisco

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Green Lessons Our Moms Taught Us

Alexis Petru, May 8th, 2012

Moms teach their children a variety of lessons as they grow up – from how to tie their shoes to the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, Earth911 couldn’t help but realize that many of the values our moms imparted are actually very eco-friendly – whether ... read more

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Tagged bicycle, cell phone, electronics, food, ideas, kitchen, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse

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Inspiring Eco-Friendly Winemaking Practices

The Daily Meal, May 4th, 2012

Written by Maryse Chevriere, The Daily Meal Options abound when it comes to sitting down for a green meal. On the plate, in the kitchen, and of course, in the glass — there is no shortage of opportunities for food-focused "ecophiles" to adopt environmentally friendly practices in their everyday lives. It can be something as simple as supporting ... read more

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Tagged clearglass, energy, food, greenglass, number1plasticPETE, recycled, recycling, water, wine, wine corks

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Denver Curbside Recycling Now Accepts Cartons

Christina Caldwell, May 4th, 2012

Denver residents can now place cartons in their curbside recycling containers. As part of an Earth Day initiative, Denver mayor Michael B. Hancock announced the recycling addition to the Denver Public Works recycling program late last month. While cartons have always been recyclable, this is particularly monumental for the City of Denver because citizens don’t have to seek out ... read more

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Tagged carton, cartons, curbside, Earth Day, milkandjuicecartons, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, trash

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Subway Switches to Recycled Salad Containers

Christina Caldwell, May 3rd, 2012

Subway’s motto is “Eat Fresh,” but now you can keep green while you eat greens. The world’s largest fast food chain, which surpassed McDonald’s in number of total restaurants early last year, has announced that its salad containers will now be made from 95 percent post consumer recycled materials. The plastic mainly comes from recycled soda and water bottles. This ... read more

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Tagged energy, food, paper, PET, petroleum, Plastic, recycle, recycled, recycling, reduce, solar panel, trash, water

Published in Plastic


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