Why E-Waste Should Be Kept, Recycled in U.S.
March 16, 2012
Newly introduced legislation finally aims to ban the export of old electronics once and for all.
Month: March 2012
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Recycled Glass Art: A Reminder to Conserve
March 16, 2012
A husband-and-wife team has taken to recycling old glass bottles from hotels into beautiful night-lights, jewelry and accessories.
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Recycling Profile: Baltimore
March 16, 2012
Charm City’s single-stream recycling program, featuring charming yellow recycling bins, is all about convenience for Baltimoreans.
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Plastics Packaging Made from Cheese Byproducts
March 15, 2012
A biodegradable plastic made from repurposed whey protein could be on the market within a year.
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Recycling Now Mandatory for All Mpls. Businesses, Houses of Worship
March 15, 2012
Effective immediately, all businesses, workplaces and houses of worship in Minneapolis must adhere to mandatory recycling procedures.
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Pressure Builds for U.S. to Ban E-Waste Exports
March 15, 2012
One hundred seventy-eight countries agree to allow the ban on exports of toxic wastes to developing countries to become law.
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The Fight to Make Medical Sharps Recyclable
March 15, 2012
Medical sharps continue to clog up landfills and mistakenly end up in municipal recycling bins. Identifying a proper recycling program is the solution.
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Redux Studios & Gallery: Promoting Waste Reduction by Upcycling
March 15, 2012
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County’s studio encourages resident artists to recycle salvaged materials in their vibrant works of art.
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How to Recycle File Cabinets
March 14, 2012
Whether you upcycle into a useful piece of office furniture or take it to the metal recycling facility, an unwanted filing cabinet still holds value.
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Electronic Recyclers International Shares Importance of Sustainability at Southeast Recycling Conference and Trade Show
March 14, 2012
The event focuses on linking industry leaders and recycling officials, offering educational sessions, the latest recycling products, equipment and services and networking opportunities.