Brazil Sets the Bar for Aluminum Can Recycling
March 3, 2011
The country recycles an astounding 96.5% of all of its aluminum cans, by far the best worldwide.
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This Spring Break, Think Green on Your Getaway
March 1, 2011
Some green-minded cities make terrific vacation spots for tourists looking for eco-excitement.
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Rebuilding Haitian Homes from Recycled Earthquake Rubble
February 22, 2011
Post-destruction materials are in abundance in Haiti, and researchers have found a way to build cheaper, stronger, greener homes to revitalize the area.
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Building a New Approach to America’s Construction Industry Waste
February 17, 2011
One small company banding together for the common good of Mother Nature can make a measurable difference through diligence and perseverance.
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Love Your City the Green Way This Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011
Plan to hit the town with your sweetheart? An eco-friendly date in any city only takes a little planning.
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Cairo’s Garbage City: Breaking Through Poverty by Recycling
February 7, 2011
One of the world’s biggest cities curbs its waste and poverty problems in a unique way.
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Sustainable Urban Planning: A Royal Dream That’s Coming Up Green
February 3, 2011
Prince Charles of Wales’ idyllic eco-communities are growing around the U.K. and beyond, creating sustainable sentiment the world over.
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My Paper Recycling Journey
December 28, 2010
After living in progressive cities like New York and Los Angeles, Fargo’s slower pace has made paper recycling more tricky.
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How the Urban Forest Could Revolutionize the Paper Industry
December 27, 2010
One Chicagoland paper mill is changing the age-old rural mill model by moving paper production to the city.
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Los Angeles County Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags
December 10, 2010
Despite a statewide plastic bag ban not passing through the California state senate, Los Angeles County is moving ahead with its own ban, set to debut in 2011.