Man on a Mission
December 8, 2011
Three-plus tons and 23 feet tall, WEEE Man is an eye-opening e-waste installation aimed at changing British consumers’ e-waste disposal habits.
Sophia Bennett
Sophia Bennett is a freelance writer based in Eugene, OR. Her work has been featured in more than a dozen magazines, newspapers and blogs. She is a dedicated home recycler, an avid thrift store shopper and a huge compost nerd.
Sophia's other professional experience include six years with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, an internationally recognized leader in the field of nonprofit waste-based business development, and a year as an economic development and recycling coordinator in the U.K. She's volunteered with the Oregon State University Extension Service Compost Specialist program and Willamette Farm and Food Coalition. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, crafts, gardening and spending time with her husband and twin daughters.
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Recycling Printer Packaging
December 7, 2011
Recycling a printer is a big enough task, but the packaging? Considering all of those materials really takes time and effort.
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Prescription Medication Disposal Slowly Getting Easier
November 17, 2011
Medication has always been one of the more difficult things to recycle. New programs hope to promote responsible waste management and keep landfills drug-free.
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Anchorage Art Show Marks America Recycles Day
November 15, 2011
Artists have created nearly 40 pieces containing at least 90% recycled materials in an effort to raise recycling awareness.
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Zoo Stresses Recycling, Habitat Conservation on America Recycles Day
November 7, 2011
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, which regularly recycles, reuses and composts, will host an America Recycles Day event on Sunday, November 13.
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Giving Your College Campus a Green Glow
October 19, 2011
Should colleges really care about giving themselves a green glow? Two Mid-Atlantic schools show why sustainability on campus works.
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Window Glass Recycling: Difficult but Not Impossible
September 29, 2011
Window glass is completely different than traditional glass bottles. But there are still nontraditional ways to properly recycle it.
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Four Recycling Questions to Ask Before Starting a Remodel
September 6, 2011
Consider proper waste management and recycling techniques before beginning your home renovation project.
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Portland Enacts Plastic Bag Ban
August 25, 2011
After a Senate Bill banning plastic bags throughout Oregon failed to pass, the Rose City took conservation measures into its own hands.
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San Francisco Still a Believer in Bag Ban
August 24, 2011
The first U.S. city to ban plastic bags continues to be a model of waste management, especially when dealing with plastics.