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In the Future, Will You Get Paid For Your Trash?

Jennifer Berry, April 5th, 2011

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIF. - At the Fortune: GREEN Brainstorm kickoff Monday, Waste Management (WM) CEO David Steiner brought an intriguing case to light: Increasingly, waste companies are finding more and more valuable uses for our garbage. Follow: Earth911's Live Updates from Fortune: Green Brainstorm Take Waste Management's organics recycling pilots, which are investigating end-markets for what we would ... read more

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Seattle Considers Reduced Garbage Collection For More Recycling

Trey Granger, August 18th, 2010

Seattle is contemplating a plan to reduce its garbage pick-up service to bi-weekly collection starting in 2013, which would save $6.4 million and reduce the amount of recyclable material that ends up in landfills, as first reported by The Seattle Times. The city hopes to start a pilot program next year, sampling 400 to 800 households with reduced collection ... read more

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3 Ways Cities Go Green

Trey Granger, June 14th, 2010

By now you've probably seen at least one study ranking America's "greenest cities." It could be based on recycling rates, the number of green buildings or even engagement from local residents. From San Francisco to Charlotte, these cities typically have one thing in common: a strong emphasis on environmental investment and communicating these programs to the public. ... read more

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Desperate For Space, Delaware Passes Yard Waste Ban

Trey Granger, February 26th, 2010

The state of Delaware has passed a law banning yard waste from its Sandtown landfill in a move to conserve space, according to the Delaware News Journal. This means composting will soon be the only option for yard waste disposal in the state. Because Delaware only has three landfills, it is in a different position to impose a ban than ... read more

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How to Compost Outside the Home

Trey Granger, January 18th, 2010

Let's say you want to recycle organic waste but have no interest in starting a compost pile in the backyard. There's an app for that, an environmental application known as commercial composting. Chances are you've contributed to commercial compost in the past without even realizing it. Common applications of compost include curbside green waste collection programs and Christmas tree ... read more

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San Diego Won’t Rest on Its ‘Laurels’

Lauren Hasler, October 1st, 2009

On Sept. 22, San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders announced at a news conference that the city has reached an all-time high recycling rate. In 2008, 64 percent of all waste in the city was recycled or reused. That means approximately 2.5 million tons of waste was diverted from the landfill. “All San Diegans deserve credit for taking the message of ... read more

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Palo Alto Considers New Compost Facility

Trey Granger, August 10th, 2009

A task force from the city of Palo Alto, Calif. has recommended moving its current composting center to 5.5 acres of vacant land on the south end of Palo Alto's airport, which could eventually be combined with the city's wastewater treatment plant, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The City is converting its existing compost area and adjacent ... read more

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Why Go Green: 8 Ways to Make the Case

Trey Granger, July 13th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. We've all been there. A co-worker or family member throws that plastic bottle in the trash. Your response:  "Hey, that's recyclable!"  In return, you get a blank stare followed by "So...Why does it matter?" While thousands of reasons flood your ... read more

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Sony Pictures Pilots Composting Program

Amanda Wills, May 28th, 2009

Sony Pictures Entertainment is partnering with the City of Culver City, Calif. in an organic waste program that will kick off on June 8. A part of Sony’s sustainability efforts, the program will enable the studio to reuse a large amount of waste from its Culver City-based lot into compost material that will later be sold to local farms. “We’re proud ... read more

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The Future of Urban Gardening

Libuse Binder, May 18th, 2009

In cities across the country, people are converting small plots of land into 1/4 acres or more of urban plenty. Perhaps it is concerns about a tighter budget, an interest in eating locally, or maybe it's just an enhanced appreciation for both the intricate and simple joys to be found in growing one’s own food. Nevertheless, urban garden plots are ... read more

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