Save Aluminum, Save the World
December 15, 2009
Recycling aluminum cans helps you do your part in saving the environment, but the cans also can lend a helping hand to charities.
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Worldwide Recycling Report Card: Does the U.S. Make the Grade?
December 7, 2009
Though the U.S. has long been known as a global power, where in the world does the U.S. stand on recycling?
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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.
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What’s in Your Cup? Convenience vs. Sustainability
November 18, 2009
Starbucks cups currently can’t be recycled. Seven stores in Manhattan are trying to change that.
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How to Make Your Own Recycled Furniture
November 10, 2009
You don’t have to be a crafty person to turn everyday trash into innovative and trendy furniture for your home, loft or apartment.
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What to Do with Old Furniture
November 10, 2009
If you have unwanted furniture, there are many ways to get rid of it without placing it on the curb for the county to throw in a landfill.
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The Most Energy-Efficient Laptop Computers
October 6, 2009
The laptop computer is already more efficient than a desktop, so it makes a great choice from the get go.
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Freeze! Frozen Containers Aren’t for Recycling
October 3, 2009
When it comes to frozen containers and recycling, the relationship is a bit cold — most grocery store containers just aren’t recyclable.
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Cash for Clunkers: Trade in Your Old Fridge for $50
September 22, 2009
You can save far more energy and money by switching to a newer fridge, but what do you do with an old one that works just fine?
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Soda Cans with a Purpose
September 9, 2009
When the itch for shopping strikes, try buying new-to-you products made from recycled materials.