Green Blogger Sean Gettings: Portland’s Recycling Successes
September 27, 2011
One of America’s greenest cities, Portland continues to innovate in its recycling and waste management practices.
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Eco-Friendly Fireplace Roundup
September 26, 2011
Stunning modern designs made from recycled and recyclable materials burn clean with biofueled flames.
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Is Recycled Denim Insulation the Right Choice for Your Home?
September 23, 2011
As one family discovered, recycled denim insulation is an energy-efficient solution in a temperature-fluctuating environment.
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GreenGrid Roofing: Sustainably Vegetated Energy Conservation
September 22, 2011
GreenGrid uses recycled materials and region-specific plants to beautify and cut energy costs.
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How to Recycle Calculators
September 21, 2011
Though often overlooked when considering recyclable electronics, calculator recycling programs and locations are sprouting up nationwide.
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Natural Landscapes Recreated in Junk
September 21, 2011
Environmental artist Tom Deininger upcycles old, unwanted junk on a truly grand scale.
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Pickin’ for Green Home Renovations
September 20, 2011
Lifetime’s ‘Picker Sisters’ series demonstrates how reusing old junk is an economical and green way to spruce up any home.
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How to Recycle Sticky Notes
September 19, 2011
With uncertainty about adhesives and dyes, is it possible to recycle those little pieces of paper?
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Recycling Plastics on the Local Level in Rhode Island
September 19, 2011
Though the state’s recycling program only accepts plastic #1 and #2, other grassroots recycling programs collect more difficult-to-recycle plastics.
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Method Debuts New Wave Bottle Made from Plastic Ocean Trash
September 19, 2011
The bottle is made from upcycled debris from the North Pacific Gyre.