Myths and Facts About Biodegradable Plastics
March 16, 2011
“Biodegradable” doesn’t necessarily mean eco-friendly, despite what most consumers think.
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iPad, Take Two: Six Simple Ways to Recycle Last Year’s Model
March 15, 2011
If you’re tossing the original iPad in favor of the iPad 2 model, take note: There are several different reuse options.
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John Shegerian: What We Can Learn from Aluminum
March 10, 2011
Aluminum is a versatile, recyclable material. In fact, aluminum is known as “infinitely recyclable.”
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Four Innovative Recycling Efforts That Directly Benefit Africa
March 10, 2011
These programs improve quality of life on the second most populated continent while practicing reuse and recycling.
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Green Your Closet with Recycled Cardboard Hangers
March 4, 2011
One Australian company is saying no to wasteful clothes hangers by creating a new kind of recycled closet accessory.
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RecycleMania Returns! Which School Will Have Green Bragging Rights?
February 16, 2011
The annual college campus recycling competition returns bigger than ever.
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What to Do with All That Valentine’s Day Waste
February 15, 2011
It’s time to stop tossing leftover candy wrappers, cellophane flower wrappings and cardboard chocolate boxes. Recycle that Valentine’s Day waste!
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Properly Disposing and Reusing Batteries
February 1, 2011
Leaching, corroding and leaking — batteries are dangerous to the environment no matter how they are disposed. Make sure you get rid of them the right way.
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Why Don’t Municipal Programs Accept E-Waste?
January 31, 2011
A look into the complexity of electronics recycling reveals the difficulty in achieving high recycling rates.
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Can ‘The Story of Electronics’ Have a Happy Ending?
January 31, 2011
“The Story of Electronics” sends a good message. Now it’s time for us to act.