eBook Readers: Say Goodbye to the Bookshelves
August 8, 2011
Are eBook readers really an eco-friendly alternative to the good old paperback?
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Strange New Forms Created Out of Everyday Objects
July 13, 2011
A “Dead Star” made of old batteries and a “Black Whole Conference” of chairs formed into a sphere are some of the thought-provoking creations of artist Michel de Broin.
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Recycling Issues in Puerto Rico
July 11, 2011
The Commonwealth must increase recycling education and awareness to slow its solid waste problems.
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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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Do Electric Vehicles Really Conserve Resources?
January 14, 2011
If you are wondering whether electric vehicles ultimately conserve, weigh the pros and cons.
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Battery Solutions’ Justin Jungman on Proper Battery Recycling
January 13, 2011
Battery Solutions can advise you on the best way to store, package and ship your batteries when they reach the end of their charge.
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The Facts on Cell Phone Battery Recycling
September 1, 2010
Those old cell phones sitting in drawers are collecting dust and leaving a potential toxin in your home — cell phone batteries.
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Proceed with Caution: Replacing that iPad Battery
April 2, 2010
With iPads shipping all around the world, it is only a matter of time before their lithium batteries die. Then what?
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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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New Yorkers: Now You Can Recycle Your Cell Phone While Shopping for Organic Produce
November 30, 2009
The Council on the Environment of New York City has joined forces with the Call2Recycle program to offer cell phone and battery recycling pick-up locations at greenmarkets in New York.