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Old Christmas Trees Protect Marine Life

Alexis Petru, December 29th, 2011

When residents in Riverside County, Calif., drop off their Christmas trees for recycling this year, they’ll not only be saving space in the landfill; they’ll also be helping marine life. The waste management department for the county, which lies east of Los Angeles, has teamed up with the California Department of Fish and Game to turn old conifers into a new ... read more

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Published in Garden


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Recycled Glass Used to Purify Water in Singapore

Mary Mazzoni, December 21st, 2011

A team of researchers in Singapore found a cheaper and more Earth-friendly way to filter raw water using recycled glass. As a part of their GLASSwater project, researchers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic have devised a way to use a porous ceramic membrane made from recycled glass to purify water for safe consumption, according to an article published on Wednesday ... read more

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Tagged glass, recycle, recycled, waterquality

Published in Glass


The High Cost of Clean Water in Disaster Relief

Jennifer Berry, November 28th, 2011

Around the world, 1.5 million children die every year from waterborne illness. One in five children worldwide die from diarrhea - more than AIDS, malaria and measles combined, according to UNICEF. And this concept is never more readily apparent than after a natural disaster. Gaylon White, director of design programs for Eastman Chemical Co., explained to the audience at the 2011 ... read more

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Tagged africa, plasticbottle, plasticbottles, reduce, waterquality

Published in Household


Levi’s Jeans Made With Rocks, Not Water

Alexis Petru, November 3rd, 2011

Jeans may be the ultimate fashion essential, but your favorite pair of Levi’s 501’s come with a heavy toll on the environment: A single pair of jeans uses over 800 gallons of water throughout its lifecycle – from the cotton fields to your closet to donation to the local thrift store. In January, Levi’s Water<Less collection debuted in U.S. ... read more

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Published in Clothing


5 SCARY Recycling Facts

Mary Mazzoni, October 26th, 2011

Some get their Halloween fright-fix from ghosts and goblins, but for greenies, it’s hard to get scarier than a look at the American waste stream. We’ve come a long way with recycling. But, as these chilling facts prove, there’s still a lot of work to be done. So, turn on those nightlights, grab a friend’s hand and check out these ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, computer, curbside, electronics, paper, plasticbags, recycling, televisions, waterquality

Published in General


Campus Water Stations Hydrate Without the Waste

Mary Mazzoni, August 18th, 2011

So, you have your fancy stainless steel water bottle, but now where do you fill it up? If you’ve ever tried to refill a water bottle at a standard drinking fountain, you know how tricky it can be. Strange angles and unpredictable water pressure can leave you with nothing but a quarter-filled bottle and a soaked shirtsleeve. Administrators at a southeastern Pennsylvania ... read more

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Published in Plastic


VIDEO: Cousteau and NRDC on the Ocean

Amanda Wills, June 8th, 2011

Today NRDC released its new video "Ocean Oases" in celebration of World Oceans Day. Narrated by Philippe Cousteau Jr., the video introduces audiences to an underwater network of hidden canyons and dormant volcanoes that run along America’s Atlantic coast. It's definitely worth a watch! You may also like... Save the Oceans, Even If You're Landlocked Reclaimed Beach Litter Used ... read more

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Tagged reduce, waterquality

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Save the Oceans, Even If You’re Landlocked

Amanda Wills, June 8th, 2011

Today is World Oceans Day, and you can make a difference from your chair right now, even if you don't live near the coast. Here are three easy ways to get started. You may also like... Reclaimed Beach Litter Used in Surfboards Ted Danson Talks Ocean Conservation How You Can Save the Oceans

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5 Green Gadgets You Can Use Now

Amanda Wills, March 31st, 2011

Itching for a new gadget? Here are five moderately priced devices you can use in your home to save energy, resources and, best of all, money. 1. Simplehuman Fingerprint-Proof Recycling Bin Recycling is one of the most tangible ways to get involved in the green movement, but the fact of the matter is that people simply won't do it if ... read more

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Tagged computer, energy, magazines, mail, newspaper, recycle, reduce, waterquality, wood

Published in Electronics


Ted Danson Talks Ocean Conservation

Brian Clark Howard, March 21st, 2011

In pre-interviews for last April's Heart of Green Awards, Ted Danson joked with the staff of The Daily Green that he wanted to call his upcoming book Danson on Water. Well, the book has just arrived, though the final title is Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them. Produced ... read more

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Published in General


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