Sustainable Stamford
September 15, 2011
A sustainability task force has helped this maritime city become a recycling and conservation leader.
Month: September 2011
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Human Bodies Created Out of Dissected Typewriters
September 15, 2011
Reduce, reuse, reassemble seems to be artist Jeremy Mayer’s recycling motto. He dissects salvaged typewriters and forms astonishingly lifelike sculptures.
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Aspen Skiing Co. Embraces Recycling Through Deconstruction
September 14, 2011
6,000 cubic yards of material were diverted from landfills to be recycled or reused on future green-building projects in the area.
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Ambitious Farmington, NM, Sees Major Recycling Rate Growth
September 14, 2011
The metro area of just 130,000 recycles an average of 6 million pounds per year, prompting the need for a new 14,000-square-foot recycling center.
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Blu Homes Offers Affordable, Green Living with Prefab Designs
September 13, 2011
Modern in style using recycled and repurposed materials, Blu Homes offer unmatched flexibility.
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WWII Shipwreck Transformed into an Underwater Art Gallery
September 13, 2011
Recycling stories involving objects as big as ships are rare, but here’s one retired and sunken ship, the Vandenberg, that not only fulfills one new purpose, but two.
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Plastic Place’s Michael Rosenberg: Greener Garbage Bags
September 13, 2011
Plastic Place is out to prove that green and durability go hand in hand with its 80% recycled-content garbage bags.
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September is Recycle Glass Month
September 12, 2011
The month-long program is intended to raise awareness and educate consumers about the benefits of recycling glass containers and packaging.
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How to Recycle Old Batteries
September 9, 2011
By taking a few precautions, you can ensure your batteries are recycled safely.
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Miniature Robo Planter People Overrun the House
September 9, 2011
Mario Caicedo Langer’s little creations are awesome examples of upcycling that give a new life not just to defunct objects, but also to plants and cacti.