Atlanta’s Oakland Park Recycles Materials and Saves Energy
August 13, 2013
A collection of 65 LEED Silver condos in the heart of Atlanta offer the best in green design and sustainable living.
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Minneapolis’ Blue Apartments: Eco-Living in a Walker’s Paradise
August 9, 2013
Residents experience urban style in harmony with modern convenience at Blue, a LEED-certified apartment building that’s big on reuse and conservation.
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Recycling Profile: Rochester, NY
August 9, 2013
Recycling is a mandatory requirement in Rochester, and weekly, commingled curbside collection serves the city’s green needs.
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Fusselman Salvage Co.: Metal Recycling Began Centuries Ago
August 8, 2013
The practice of reusing obsolete metals has been practiced since approximately 3000 B.C.
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Iowa Deposit Law’s Success Could Fuel Expansion
August 7, 2013
Iowans recycle an estimated 1.65 billion containers annually.
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California Bottle Bill Recycles Stunning Amount of Waste
August 5, 2013
In 2012, the state program recycled 17.2 billion containers, making up for approximately one-fifth of the nation’s containers consumed annually.
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Four Uses for Dryer Lint
August 5, 2013
All of that dryer excess is the perfect organic material that can be reused again and again.
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Recycling Profile: Bellingham, WA
August 2, 2013
Bellingham’s unique stackable bin system helps the growing city keep its recyclables in order.
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Michigan’s Bottle Bill Saves Landfills, Nixes Litter
August 2, 2013
The state has an average bottle return rate of 97.27% over the past two decades.
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Keep America Beautiful, Alcoa Foundation Team up with State and County Fairs to Launch Major Recycling Initiative
August 1, 2013
Three fairs will receive funding from Alcoa Foundation to fund additional recycling bins and the identification of cost-effective practices managed by KAB.