Growing Greenie: My Team Energy Star Challenge Winner
October 24, 2012
The author’s 9-year-old daughter took a page out of her mother’s book and vowed to lead by conservation.
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ReuseConex Day One: Replacing Consumption with Reuse
October 23, 2012
The opening day of the ReuseConex conference in Portland focused on changing the societal mindset about reuse.
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Recycling Profile: Omaha, NE
October 19, 2012
Omaha’s switch to single-stream curbside recycling has saved the city time and lowered the budget, but it has made glass materials more difficult to recycle.
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Kim Alsbrooks’ Roadside-Trash-Turned-Artistic-Treasures
October 19, 2012
The strange juxtaposition of flattened trash and classic portraiture combine in the Philadelphia artist’s unique take on recycled art.
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‘Rebel Craft Rumble,’ More Coming to Portland This Week
October 19, 2012
Many ReuseConex functions, taking place this weekend in Portland, are open to the public, including some truly inspiring and entertaining reuse events.
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Blog Action Day: A Few Tenants Make a Recycling Difference
October 18, 2012
The Power of We: One resident’s concern grants an entire apartment building access to curbside recycling.
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Blog Action Day: The Power of We in Madison, WI
October 17, 2012
Madison residents continue to come together to embrace communitywide recycling — a fantastic example of the Power of We.
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Wham! Old Comic Books are Ripe with Repurposing Potential
October 16, 2012
Unwanted comic books add catchy and colorful recycled finishes to everyday accessories and décor.
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California Becomes 2nd State in the U.S. to Launch Statewide Paint Recycling Program
October 16, 2012
The California Paint Stewardship Program, established by a new law, AB 1343, will go into effect October 19, 2012.
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Blog Action Day: Water — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
October 15, 2012
Some quick and easy tips to reduce water usage at home.