Tom’s of Maine Replaces the Iconic Recyclable Aluminum Tube
January 25, 2013
A recent switch by Tom’s of Maine to plastic toothpaste tubes brings concerns about recyclability, but the company has eco-friendly measures in place.
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On Target with Sustainability
January 18, 2013
Target’s innovative garment-hanger recycling program has saved hundreds of millions of plastic and metal hangers from ending up in landfills.
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The Home Depot’s In-Store Program Makes Recycling CFLs Easier
January 17, 2013
No more excuses. The Home Depot offers a simple and free drop-off program to help recycle old CFL bulbs at all of its locations.
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Recycle Your CFLs with IKEA’s ‘Free Take Back’ Program
January 14, 2013
Eleven years after its inception, IKEA’s forward-thinking initiative is still going strong and doing its part to be environmentally responsible.
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Batteries Plus Offers CFL Recycling
January 11, 2013
It is imperative that CFL bulbs are properly recycled due to their mercury content. Batteries Plus locations around the U.S. offer this service.
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The Results are In: 2012 Game Day Challenge Winners
January 7, 2013
Fans recycle and compost 1.09 million pounds of game-day waste.
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Green Resolution: Becoming a Master Recycler
January 3, 2013
Challenging oneself to become a “master recycler” is a resolution that will take time, patience and dedication.
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Rubber Tires 101: A Recycling Primer
December 31, 2012
Only 80% of spent rubber tires are recycled annually in the U.S. But their recycled purposes make them an important commodity.
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First Reduce, Then Reuse and Recycle Last
December 27, 2012
Recycling rates will grow higher in the U.S. if our attitude toward waste changes.
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FedEx Raises its Recycling Focus
December 20, 2012
FedEx has recycled nearly 100 million pounds of material since the launch of its recycling program in 2006.