Rubber Tires 101: A Recycling Primer
December 31, 2012
Only 80% of spent rubber tires are recycled annually in the U.S. But their recycled purposes make them an important commodity.
Month: December 2012
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Recycling Profile: San Francisco
December 28, 2012
Mandatory recycling and composting programs have put San Francisco on a path toward zero waste by 2020.
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First Reduce, Then Reuse and Recycle Last
December 27, 2012
Recycling rates will grow higher in the U.S. if our attitude toward waste changes.
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Eco-Friendly Gifts for Artists
December 24, 2012
These Mother Nature-approved green gifts are perfect for the artist in your life.
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Recycling Profile: Des Moines, IA
December 21, 2012
Participating Des Moines households recycle an average of approximately 20 pounds per month.
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FedEx Raises its Recycling Focus
December 20, 2012
FedEx has recycled nearly 100 million pounds of material since the launch of its recycling program in 2006.
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The Staggering Impact of Roofing Waste (and a Recycling Solution)
December 18, 2012
Eleven million tons of asphalt shingle waste is generated annually in the U.S. What can you do to make a change?
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Reuses for Rubber Bands
December 17, 2012
Stop carelessly tossing rubber bands and start reusing them with the help of these inspirational ideas.
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Fresh New Ways to Reinvent the Plastic Items in Your Recycling Bin
December 14, 2012
All kinds of plastic scrap can be repurposed into items for the home.
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Recycling Profile: Cheyenne, WY
December 14, 2012
Curbside recycling has been a success in Cheyenne since it was implemented citywide in 2010.