Recycled Flower Pots Make Spring a Little Sunnier
May 11, 2012
Made of recycled PETE, rEarth flower pots spare 72 million plastic water bottles annually.
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Recycling Profile: Grand Rapids, MI
May 11, 2012
Western Michigan’s largest city introduced single-stream recycling bins made of 40% recycled plastic in 2010, with more sustainability goals on the horizon.
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Sew Gorgeous! Artful Patchwork Accents Mother Nature’s Majesty
May 10, 2012
Dutch artist Hannah Streefkerk’s sewn trees show that beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.
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The 14th Annual Trash Art Show in Manzanita, OR
May 9, 2012
During Fourth of July weekend, a coastal town becomes a hub for artsy repurposing, as dozens of local artists recycle castaway objects into inspirational art.
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Strike a Pose: Waste Portraits Offer Unflattering View of Consumerism
May 7, 2012
A Singapore-based photographer’s photo series depicts the sheer volume of items that our society as a whole thinks nothing of chucking in a garbage can.
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Verizon Wireless’ Mike Brander & Consert’s Jack Roberts and LifeLock’s Paige Pederson
May 7, 2012
“Green is Good” welcomes Verizon Wireless’ Mike Brander & Consert’s Jack Roberts and LifeLock’s Paige Pederson to discuss their green initiatives.
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Twist: Your Eco-Ally in the Kitchen
May 4, 2012
Plant-based sponges offer clean dishes without harmful chemicals, biodegrade easily and can be tossed into compost piles after use.
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Recycling Profile: Washington, DC
May 4, 2012
DC’s single-stream recycling system offers residents recycling easy with a wide number of accepted recyclables.
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Charity, Profit or Waste? The Real Scoop on Clothing Donations
May 3, 2012
What exactly happens when clothing is dropped into a donation bin? The surprising answer: a slew of reuse possibilities, depending on condition and demand.
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Tips for Recycling Your Used Books
May 2, 2012
Many municipal recycling programs do not accept books, but numerous donation or exchange programs can give old books an extended life.