The Eco Golf Ball: Curbing a Major Oceanic Waste Problem
June 28, 2013
Three hundred million golf balls are wasted each year in the U.S., but a biodegradable product is helping to reduce that waste stream.
Month: June 2013
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Recycling Profile: San Diego
June 28, 2013
Making recycling mandatory in a city of more than 1 million people all starts with an excellent curbside recycling program.
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Connecticut Eyes Landfill as Solar Energy Source
June 27, 2013
An abandoned landfill in Hartford is being repurposed as a recreational public park that will generate enough solar energy to power 1,000 homes.
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Tyres on the Drive’s Michelle Hall: European Commission Finds 3 Million Tons of Tire Waste
June 25, 2013
Up to 70% of used tires in the U.K. end up in landfills. Could an EU-funded project start to cut down on tire waste by recycling them into rubberized asphalt?
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Oregon’s Riverbend Landfill and its Expansion Battle
June 24, 2013
A rural Oregon landfill is nearing capacity and now faces controversial plans to expand.
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Recycling Profile: Bozeman, MT
June 21, 2013
Bozeman commingles recyclables into a small curbside collection bin, but the program still does not accept any glass materials.
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Texas’ Big New Landfill (and What it Means for Our Waste Habits)
June 21, 2013
A new landfill in a remote part of Texas debuts with a 100-year capacity. Does this send the wrong message about throwing waste into the trashcan?
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Target’s Recycling Kiosks: A Nationwide Recycling Solution
June 19, 2013
For those with limited recycling options, Target is a resource to recycle plastics, aluminum, glass and electronics.
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Arizona Town’s Textile Recycling Takes to the Curb
June 17, 2013
How did a small town become a leader in textile recycling? It gambled on an innovative curbside recycling program.
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New York City’s Wearable Collections: ‘Clothing is Not Garbage’
June 14, 2013
Wearable Collections is bringing clothing recycling right to New Yorkers’ doors.