Plastic Recycling Numbers: What do They Mean?
March 30, 2010
Figuring out what you can (and can’t) do with different plastics is tricky. Luckily, the handy plastics recycling number system can help.
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The Case Against Recycling — Why Some Still Don’t Recycle
March 29, 2010
Some still argue that recycling doesn’t help the environment. Those arguments are increasingly invalid.
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Dangerous Recycling Items in the Office
March 25, 2010
Like any household, the office is full of hazardous items that are recyclable if done in a safe, careful manner.
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What Lurks in Your Home: Dangerous Recycling Items
March 24, 2010
Household hazardous waste can be tricky to recycle. The first step is identifying what items fall into the category.
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Starbucks: Adding an Extra Shot to Recycling
March 23, 2010
Starbucks is ramping up its recycling and conservation efforts with its spring line of coffee accessories and plans to drastically reduce waste.
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Coca-Cola Enterprises Eyes 100% Recycling Rate
March 23, 2010
The Bellevue, WA, CCE facility finished 2009 with a 99.74% internal recycling rate, inching closer to its goal of 100%.
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Styrofoam vs. Paper Cups: Which is More Eco-Friendly?
March 23, 2010
When comparing paper and Styrofoam cups, the eco-friendliest may surprise you.
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The Dark Side of the Hybrid
March 15, 2010
The hybrid has its many environmental and economic advantages, but there is one aspect that needs to be evaluated: its battery.
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Household Toxins and How to Recycle Them Safely
March 11, 2010
Safely recycling toxic household items is one of the significant ways you can improve your environment.
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1-800-GOT-JUNK? CEO Brian Scudamore’s Recycling Journey
March 5, 2010
1-800-GOT-JUNK? founder Brian Scudamore looks back on a decade-plus of junk removal and recycling — there were plenty of interesting finds along the way.
