Aluminum 101: A Recycling Primer
October 1, 2012
Aluminum, perhaps the world’s most recyclable material, makes a remarkably quick journey from recycling bin back to store shelves using very little energy.
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Paper or Plastic: Recycling Your Sensitive Documents
September 28, 2012
The debate over how to best package shredded paper for recycling rages on as Rhode Island introduces its newest recycling protocol.
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Recycling Profile: Buffalo, NY
September 28, 2012
Buffalo’s green bin curbside recycling program accepts a wide range of materials on a weekly basis.
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14 Ways to Reuse Paper
September 27, 2012
Used office paper, magazines, newspapers and greeting cards live multiple lives with a little creative reuse.
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Learning About Glass Recycling from Captain Cullet
September 26, 2012
A glass packaging manufacturer has created lovable cartoon characters to help teach kids about the importance of glass recycling.
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ReuseConex Event Draws Best Practices from Around the Country
September 26, 2012
The second ReuseConex conference, set in Portland for October 18-20, offers a variety of eco-focused workshops, an expo, a fashion show and an art show.
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Kenya’s Chronically Overflowing Dandora Dump
September 24, 2012
The infamous landfill is long overdue for a positive waste management solution. But can authorities agree on what needs to be done?
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Recycling Profile: Billings, MT
September 21, 2012
The largest city in Montana offers curbside recycling of some tricky recyclables like plastic bags and post-it notes.
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Grasscycling: Putting Clippings to (Re)use
September 20, 2012
Reusing glass clippings — simply by leaving them atop a freshly mown lawn — cuts back on yard waste and helps nurture a healthy lawn.
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Networx.com’s Jakob Barry: Recycling This Semester
September 19, 2012
This primer helps students consider the top 10 ways to recycle both on and off campus.