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.
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Coast of Maine: Creating Natural, Landfill-Sparing Gardens
September 17, 2012
Utilizing natural castings and composted plant material, Coast of Maine products bring natural products back to the earth with excellent results.
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Recycling Profile: Atlanta
September 14, 2012
An incentive-based curbside recycling program is currently being tested at 10,000 Atlanta households.
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Positive Effects LLC’s Patricia Welch: Recycling Food Scraps
September 13, 2012
Aiming to “make a difference” in a throwaway society, Positive Effects LLC recycles food scraps into organic compost to grow food for those in need.
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How to Reuse Old Sponges
September 12, 2012
Damp, stinky, chewed-up sponges don’t need to meet the trashcan. Here are other ways to extend their usefulness.
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E-Waste 101: A Recycling Primer
September 10, 2012
Understanding how to recycle electronics can ensure your devices are safely recycled in the United States.