Food Recycling Program A Major Success in San Francisco
The program is the first in the U.S. that requires all food waste from homes, apartments, businesses & restaurants to be recycled & composted.»
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Earth Island Journal
Some Tips On How to Avoid Plastic While Traveling
Avoiding throwaway items is easier than you think.»
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New H&M Clothing Line Features Organic, Recycled Fibers |
Conscious Collection is for men, women and children.» | |
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Green Planet Bottle, Not So Green |
Is this organization misleading the public about the true environmental sustainability of its product?» | |
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Southwest Tests Green Airplane |
Southwest Airlines initiative will reduce weight by almost five pounds per seat, which saves fuel and reduces emissions.» | |
John Gartner
Columbia Sportswear Puts Reusing Boxes on the Map
The outdoor apparel company provides tracking numbers and a social website to encourage people to keep boxes in circulation.»
The Breakdown (and Lowdown) on Spudware
Potato-based utensils are biodegradable, but require commercial composting facilities.»
Andrea Nocito
Preventing the Golden State From Becoming the Withered State
A new report from the Pacific Institute says technology and conservation, not recycling, will prevent California from drying up.»
Timberland To Sell Recyclable Boot
The Earthkeepers 2.0 boot is designed to be disassembled and recycled rather than discarded at the end of its product life.»
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New York Times
Who Knew? Upcycling the Dog Poo |
12 tons of dog doo-doo have a surprising impact on the shrubs.» | |
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Reverse Vending Machines Make Recycling Easier |
Deposit a light bulb and get a cup of coffee.» | |
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NPR
New Recycling Company Springs from Old Mattresses |
Nashville company attempts to recycle the unrecyclable.» | |
Puma Plans to Produce Compostable Clothing
Athletic outfitter starts a long jump for the compost pile.»
Japanese Recycling Plant Brings New Life to Old Washing Machines
A factory quietly leads the way in “recycling-oriented manufacturing.”»
New Bridge in Wales Made from Recycled Plastic Waste
50 tons of plastic compose a bridge expected to last 50 years.»
GreenUpgrader
Spotted: Super Simple Pallet Desk
IKEA table legs and a castoff pallet turn into a workspace with storage.»
Apple Will Recycle Your Old PC for Free
Sell your old computer and get a gift card in return.»
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