America Recycles Day: USAgain Contest 2012
November 14, 2012
More than 500 schools across the U.S. are participating in a clothing, shoe and textile drive throughout November to raise recycling awareness.
Month: November 2012
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Keep America Beautiful Announces Recycling Pledge Inviting Businesses and Governments to Commit to 10% Increase in Workplace Recycling
November 14, 2012
Recycling at work initiative launched on America Recycles Day (Nov. 15); links to 2012 Clinton Global Initiative Commitment.
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Construction Waste from NYC Given Super Salvaged TLC
November 12, 2012
New York City exports roughly 12,000 tons of waste a day to other states. Build It Green NYC is trying to cut down on that number by reusing C&D materials.
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Recycling Profile: Palm Springs, CA
November 9, 2012
Palm Springs residents enjoy plastic bag recycling at the curb as part of weekly single-stream recycling pick-up.
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Deconstructing with Construction Junction
November 9, 2012
A Pittsburgh-based nonprofit has made a name for itself by offering up reusable building and surplus materials.
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Green Your Midnight Oil with 10 Sustainably Designed Lamps
November 8, 2012
Uniquely repurposed materials are made into high-style lighting devices.
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Covet This
November 6, 2012
Recycled polyester teams up with organic materials like bamboo and soybeans to create an eco-friendly fashion line bursting with fall tones and warmth.
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Aflac’s Susan Goodsell on the Company’s ‘Freecycle’ Program
November 5, 2012
The company’s Freecycle events shuffle around unwanted or underused items between different departments, avoiding unnecessary landfill cluttering.
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Avoiding Chlorine Bleach: A Health and Waste Issue
November 2, 2012
Between the multitude of toxins and the thick plastic packaging, bleach does not offer any green qualities.
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Recycling Profile: Cleveland
November 2, 2012
Cleveland is implementing an automated recycling collection program, which will be dramatically more efficient when completed.