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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

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10 Ways to Green Your Leap Day

Mary Mazzoni, February 28th, 2012

This extra day in February only comes once every four years, which is all the more reason to make the most of it. From helping your community to banishing junk mail, here are 10 ways to make your leap day count. 1. Get outside Spring is right around the corner, and if you're lucky enough to be noticing warmer temperatures, why ... read more

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Tagged electric, energy, ideas, paper, phonebooks, recy, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, smartphone, tip

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PaperKarma App Sets Out to Reduce Junk Mail Waste

Christina Caldwell, February 21st, 2012

If you’ve ever found yourself at your mailbox, baffled by the fact that you’ve received nothing but a pile of junk mail that will only find its way to the trash, there’s an app for that. PaperKarma, a smartphone application released in early February, reduces your paper junk mail with the snap of a picture and is available on both ... read more

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Tagged paper, phonebooks, reduce, smartphone

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Sprint, Verizon Recycle Cell Phones for Charity

Alexis Petru, December 19th, 2011

Are you planning on taking advantage of holiday deals and picking up a new smartphone this month? Both Sprint and Verizon offer trade-in programs to help you get credit for your old cell phone or – if your device isn’t in working condition – they’ll recycle it for a good cause. Sprint’s buy-back program accepts unwanted cell phones and ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, recycle, smartphone

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College Student Launches iPhone Recycling Startup

Alexis Petru, December 19th, 2011

Like many college students in these tough economic times, Brennan Zelener, a junior at Colorado State University, has to juggle his academic studies with full-time work. But Zelener’s job is unique for a student with a full course load: Last year, he launched his own business, Green iPhone, to find a new use for unwanted Apple smartphones. The startup buys ... read more

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Tagged electronics, recycling, smartphone, students

Published in Electronics


Gifts for Parents

Alexis Petru, November 29th, 2011

Find More Gifts For The… Stumped for holiday gift ideas for Mom and Dad? Whether they’re into gardening or entertaining – or they deserve some much-needed relaxation – here are seven great green gift ideas that any parent will be sure to love. Chinook ... read more

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Tagged book, furniture, organic, oven, recycled, smartphone, wood

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This App Has Recipes for Your Leftovers

Amanda Wills, November 21st, 2011

Before heading out to the grocery store this week, take a new approach to building out your shopping list: high taste, low waste. A new app from Lovefoodhatewaste.com helps generate delicious recipes (from top Scottish chefs!) for your Thanksgiving leftovers (great for those guests with eyes bigger than their stomachs). It also features a portion-size and meal planner. Download Love ... read more

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Tagged composting, food, organicwaste, smartphone

Published in Household


VIDEOS: EPA Names Best Green Apps

Alexis Petru, November 10th, 2011

This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of its “Apps for the Environment” challenge, which encouraged developers to use EPA data to create new and innovative smartphone and web applications. “Innovators from across the country have used information to help people protect our health and the environment,” EPA’s Chief Information Officer Malcolm Jackson said in a statement. ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, cfl, energy, lightbulbs, smartphone

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Get Paid for Your Old iPhone

Mary Mazzoni, October 4th, 2011

The iPhone 5 hits stores on Oct. 14. And if you’re one of many iPhone addicts counting down the days, you may be faced with a disposal dilemma. What should you do with that old iPhone 4? Electronics reCommerce company Gazelle is teaming up with Walmart.com to give you an answer: Recycle it for cash! The Electronics Trade-In program ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, recycle, smartphone

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A Greenie’s Guide to the Open Road

Mary Mazzoni, September 27th, 2011

Hey, we know it's still the beginning of the week, but we're workin' for the weekend, and that means one thing: road trip. So we put together a guide for traveling the low impact way. Oh, and if you don't know where to go yet, check out our top green destinations within driving distance from where you're sitting right ... read more

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Tagged food, fuel, gas, greentravel, oil, reduce, smartphone, tires

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