Must-Read Recycling News and Facts From Around the World
May 20, 2015
You’ll never guess some of the uses that have been found for old gum, CDs, tennis balls … and clean hair.
Kara DiCamillo
Kara DiCamillo loves eating, traveling, shopping, and everything outdoors. She is an active volunteer in her Newport, Rhode Island community and has backpacked Mt. Washington in New Hampshire too many times to count. Kara started her online writing career with TreeHugger in 2005 and currently contributes to several websites focusing on sustainability, lifestyle, food, and travel.
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Rhode Island-Based Culinary Arts Program Leads the Way in Recycling
February 12, 2015
Johnson & Wales focuses on cutting food waste.
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Tewksbury’s Recycling Spirit Shines on Zero Waste Day
November 24, 2014
The Massachusetts town brought together nearly 600 area residents to recycle their old belongings.
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Sustainable Surfing: Look for Boards with Smaller Footprints
September 23, 2014
The ECOBOARD Project ensures that dozens of manufacturers are able to produce eco-friendly surfboards.
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Oregon Sign Recycling Saves Money and Improves Sustainability
May 29, 2014
A pilot program in Oregon may have discovered an efficient, eco-friendly way to reuse the base materials in old highway signs.
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Earth Day 2014 Events Take Over Boston in April and May
April 14, 2014
Boston is alive with Earth Day events in April and May.
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Spring Cleaning: Recycle Your Denim
March 24, 2014
Blue Jeans Go Green transforms used denim into home insulation for those in need.
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Gifts for the Kids: Biodegradable Beach Toys
December 17, 2013
How many times have you been walking the beach and pass by a
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Fashionable Winter Hats Made from Recycled Materials
December 2, 2013
Stay warm all winter long with these comfy recycled hats made from discarded materials.
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Rise Above Plastics This October with Surfrider Foundation
October 28, 2013
A campaign challenging each of us to reduce our plastic footprint tells of the environmental dangers of single-use plastics.