Oregon’s Bottle Bill a Leader Yesterday and Today
July 29, 2013
The first state to implement a bottle bill, Oregon has continued to adapt to consumers’ changing habits with legislative updates.
Month: July 2013
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Recycling Profile: Wichita, KS
July 26, 2013
Sedgwick County, home to Wichita, uses a wide network of waste haulers to pick up recyclables at the curb.
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Tricky Recyclables: Mailers with Plastic Windows and Adhesives
July 26, 2013
Are envelopes with plastic windows recyclable? What about magazines with perfume samples or rubber adhesives?
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The Recyclable Mystery of the Everyday Carton
July 25, 2013
Many have asked: Can cartons be recycled? The answer is yes, but does your municipality have the capability to do so?
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Polly Products: Breathing New Life into Old Material
July 23, 2013
Domestically made, customizable recycled plastic furniture saves landfill space while providing unmatched durability.
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Making Good Use of Unwanted Plastic Toys
July 22, 2013
A palette of old toy scraps provides unlimited upcycling possibilities at a Cincinnati nonprofit.
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Nau: Achieving Beauty, Performance and Sustainability
July 19, 2013
Nau’s Motil short, made from recycled polyester and organic cotton, is a summertime sustainable fashion must-buy.
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Recycling Profile: Halifax, NS, Canada
July 19, 2013
Halifax, a regional municipality, faces a unique challenge of providing an effective recycling program to an expansive urban and rural area.
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Yoga Mats Reincarnated as Sandals
July 18, 2013
California-based footwear company Sanuk makes incredibly comfortable flip-flops out of the squishy pads that yogis pose upon.
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Faherty Brand Recycles Plastic Bottles into Hip Swimwear
July 18, 2013
The brand’s new Beacon Trunks combine soft cotton and recycled polyester to make the best in sustainable summer attire.