Lorna Li: Could Today’s Solar Panels Become Tomorrow’s E-Waste?
July 18, 2011
With the increased popularity of solar panels comes a greater need to recycle them responsibly when they reach end of life.
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Fresh Air is Deliverable and Recyclable
July 18, 2011
Fresh Air Club provides a complete air quality life cycle, delivering and recycling air filters for its members.
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Thirteen Astonishing Pairs of Steampunk Goggles
July 18, 2011
Full steampunk ahead! These cool goggles, made out of repurposed materials, are perfect for whatever you need, be it welding, dissecting or diving!
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Old Water Tanks to Become New Green-Roofed Homes
July 18, 2011
The abandoned concrete structures are recycled into energy-efficient, awesomely unique houses.
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Stay Cool in the Summer Heat with Recycled A/C Filters
July 14, 2011
Could you be getting more from a single air filter instead of throwing it in the trash?Could you be getting more from a single air filter instead of throwing it in the trash?
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Help Your A/C Work Smarter, Not Harder
July 14, 2011
A few conservation measures can help you save big on energy and bills.
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A Cozy Chilean Cottage with Recycled Roots
July 14, 2011
A rural location with poor access to materials did not stop one Chilean architectural firm from building a great green home using recycled materials.
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Alcoa Breaks Ground on Expansion at Ohio Facility
July 14, 2011
The $21-million expansion will help the company research advanced recycling and casting processes.
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Strange New Forms Created Out of Everyday Objects
July 13, 2011
A “Dead Star” made of old batteries and a “Black Whole Conference” of chairs formed into a sphere are some of the thought-provoking creations of artist Michel de Broin.
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Vancouver Mattress Recycling Saves Landfill Space, Creates Jobs
July 13, 2011
A 2011 landfill ban on mattresses in British Columbia’s biggest city is fueling high recycling numbers and stimulating the local economy.