Ear Candy: Bringing a Reused Purpose to the Sound of Music
August 30, 2013
The Arizona-based nonprofit reuses and refurbishes more than 15,000 instruments for educational purposes annually.
Month: August 2013
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Recycling Profile: Orlando, FL
August 30, 2013
Orlando switched to single-stream recycling carts in 2012, easing budgetary constraints in the process.
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Start School Sustainably
August 29, 2013
With back-to-school spending through the roof, many parents say they will reuse what they can from last year’s supplies.
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ecoATM’s Green Mission
August 28, 2013
A growing network of electronics-recycling kiosks saves valuable resources and spares local landfills.
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CHIRP Recycles Instruments for Kids
August 28, 2013
A West Virginia program takes both functional and damaged instruments and refurbishes them for needy students in the area.
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Search for Reuse Opportunities with NYC Stuff Exchange
August 26, 2013
The New York City program is a more resourceful way to donate, buy and sell, sparing landfills in the process.
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Recycling Profile: Columbus, OH
August 23, 2013
Columbus took its time debuting citywide curbside recycling, but the wait seems to have paid off: Recycling rates are incredibly high for the year-old program.
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Band of Angels Pairs Students with Recycled Instruments
August 23, 2013
Contributions to Band of Angels help to give the gift of music that will last a lifetime.
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C&D Recycling: Latex Paint
August 22, 2013
Safely and responsibly disposing of leftover latex pain is an important eco-initiative.
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Living Sustainably in Southie: Boston’s Macallen Building
August 20, 2013
Topnotch sustainable touches come with a high price tag in South Boston.