The New 1-800-Recycling
November 19, 2009
Welcome to the new 1-800-RECYCLING.com.
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Exposing the Electrical Vampire in Your House
November 19, 2009
There’s a very simple way to save hundreds of dollars every year and help save the planet. The catch? You have to unplug your unused electronics and make good use of the ones that are plugged in.
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What’s in Your Cup? Convenience vs. Sustainability
November 18, 2009
Starbucks cups currently can’t be recycled. Seven stores in Manhattan are trying to change that.
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Green Biking: Cities That Love Their Cyclists
November 17, 2009
Biking is an excellent form of green exercise, and many cities have fun bicycle routes to explore.
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Unseen Toxins and Simple Solutions
November 17, 2009
Every day, thousands of unseen toxins fill the air you breathe most — the air in your home.
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Best Buy takes electronics recycling program nationwide
November 13, 2009
Best Buy Co. has expanded its electronics-recycling program to all of its 1,006 U.S. stores, the company said Tuesday. The Richfield, Minn.-based consumer-electronics retailer started testing the program at 117 stores in eight states last June. The program allows consumers to bring up to two units per day, per household to any U.S. Best Buy […]
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Creating a Backyard Compost
November 12, 2009
Making a backyard compost is extremely easy and very enjoyable. Not only is it good for the environment, but it can also save you money on fertilizers and potting soil.
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Using Less Plastic
November 12, 2009
Let’s talk about how to use less plastic when buying personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant and cosmetics.
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I See Mona Lisa in My Coffee: Making Coffee Cups Sustainable (and Creative!)
November 12, 2009
Sustainability is really something that anyone can do. I think it’s just a matter of knowing what is reasonably implementable for you.
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Where Green Décor Stands: Sit, Shine and Even Scare with These Inventions
November 10, 2009
From cutting-edge technology, to outlandish furniture, to politically incorrect decor, green inventions for the home are a hot commodity.