How to Recycle Packing Peanuts
March 5, 2014
Styrofoam is hard to recycle because it takes up so much space relative to its weight, so shipping it to a recycler does not provide much return on investment.
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Terry’s Blinds’ Green Mission Statement: Make Big Changes in Your Business
March 4, 2014
By utilizing a number of green initiatives, the U.K.-based blinds company has been able to make drastic reductions in its waste levels and its energy usage.
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University of Washington Builds Upon its RecycleMania Success
March 3, 2014
The Seattle-based campus recycled nearly half-a-million pounds during the eight-week competition in 2013.
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Recycling Profile: Olympia, WA
February 28, 2014
Washington capital Olympia offers plenty of recycling choices for the locals.
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Rebound and Recycle: Greening the Game at Colorado
February 27, 2014
Recycling and composting are priorities at the Coors Events Center — so much so that “landfill” items don’t even enter the facility.
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How to Recycle Bottles
February 27, 2014
Most plastic bottles are recyclable, yet recycling rates remain shockingly low.
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ARCA’s Jack Cameron on Responsible Appliance Recycling
February 26, 2014
ARCA has developed equipment, processes and systems to lessen the negative impact of appliance disposal on the environment.
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Indiana State Cutting Campus Waste for RecycleMania
February 25, 2014
Indiana State is taking a whole-campus approach to this year’s RecycleMania competition.
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How to Recycle Wine Bottles
February 24, 2014
Only 28% of the glass Americans buy is recycled, despite the material’s infinitely recyclability. Wine bottles, in particular, are full of reuse possibilities.
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Recycling Profile: Baton Rouge, LA
February 21, 2014
Baton Rouge uses citywide resources to make sure its residents recycle as much as possible.