Tom’s of Maine Replaces the Iconic Recyclable Aluminum Tube
January 25, 2013
A recent switch by Tom’s of Maine to plastic toothpaste tubes brings concerns about recyclability, but the company has eco-friendly measures in place.
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Traveling with Ecogear
January 23, 2013
Ecogear’s toxin-free bags for both kids and adults utilize recycled materials, making them excellent eco-friendly accessories for travel and everyday use.
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Recycle-A-Bicycle’s Youth Bike Summit Promotes Bike Reuse
January 21, 2013
A three-day event promoting youth bicycle advocacy and reuse issues will be held in New York City in February 2013.
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On Target with Sustainability
January 18, 2013
Target’s innovative garment-hanger recycling program has saved hundreds of millions of plastic and metal hangers from ending up in landfills.
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Recycling Profile: Miami
January 18, 2013
Miami-Dade County’s curbside recycling program spans the City of Miami and 20 municipalities in the area.
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The Home Depot’s In-Store Program Makes Recycling CFLs Easier
January 17, 2013
No more excuses. The Home Depot offers a simple and free drop-off program to help recycle old CFL bulbs at all of its locations.
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BagUps’ Jack Licata: Changing the Way Trash Impacts Landfills
January 15, 2013
The original trash bag dispensing system uses biodegradable plastics that take months — instead of thousands of years — to decompose.
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Recycle Your CFLs with IKEA’s ‘Free Take Back’ Program
January 14, 2013
Eleven years after its inception, IKEA’s forward-thinking initiative is still going strong and doing its part to be environmentally responsible.
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Recycling Profile: Memphis, TN
January 11, 2013
Ease of use is a big reason why Memphis hosts a successful single-stream recycling program. Same-day recycling and garbage pick-up keep it simple for residents.
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Batteries Plus Offers CFL Recycling
January 11, 2013
It is imperative that CFL bulbs are properly recycled due to their mercury content. Batteries Plus locations around the U.S. offer this service.