Aurora Glass Keeps Old Windows Out of the Landfill
October 5, 2011
St. Vincent de Paul’s Aurora Glass products take 100% post-consumer glass and recycle them into new, useful items for the home.
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How to Dispose of Fertilizers Properly
September 29, 2011
Confused about how to get rid of your leftover fertilizer? It depends how hazardous the fertilizer is.
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Natural Landscapes Recreated in Junk
September 21, 2011
Environmental artist Tom Deininger upcycles old, unwanted junk on a truly grand scale.
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Method Debuts New Wave Bottle Made from Plastic Ocean Trash
September 19, 2011
The bottle is made from upcycled debris from the North Pacific Gyre.
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Aspen Skiing Co. Embraces Recycling Through Deconstruction
September 14, 2011
6,000 cubic yards of material were diverted from landfills to be recycled or reused on future green-building projects in the area.
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Ambitious Farmington, NM, Sees Major Recycling Rate Growth
September 14, 2011
The metro area of just 130,000 recycles an average of 6 million pounds per year, prompting the need for a new 14,000-square-foot recycling center.
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Plastic Place’s Michael Rosenberg: Greener Garbage Bags
September 13, 2011
Plastic Place is out to prove that green and durability go hand in hand with its 80% recycled-content garbage bags.
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Four Recycling Questions to Ask Before Starting a Remodel
September 6, 2011
Consider proper waste management and recycling techniques before beginning your home renovation project.
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Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District’s Steve Christman and Initiative Foods’ John Ypma
September 6, 2011
“Green is Good” welcomes Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District’s Steve Christman and Initiative Foods’ John Ypma to discuss their green initiatives.
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Rummaging for Recyclables: The Life of a Guajero
September 2, 2011
In Guatemala City, thousands of workers pick through the city’s massive garbage dump in hopes of finding recyclables to divert from the waste stream.