Recycling
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Plastics by the numbers
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull 5 Hours Ago
Most of us are familiar with the little numbers inside the chasing arrows on plastics. But we may not realize that even though a plastic has a number assigned to it, it may not be recyclable. The numbers are known… Full Story »
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Paper recovery and recycling sees impressive growth in the U.S.
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Mar 8, 2010
If you've ever found yourself wondering what really happens to all of the paper products that get stuffed into recycling bins at your office, school, or home, here's an encouraging statistic: The American Forest Paper Association reports that in 2008,… Full Story »
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Duraco T775 LGRN 7-1/2" Living green Planter
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We've come a long, long way together...
Greenhab: The Browns Go Green &bull Mar 8, 2010
I was sitting out on the deck yesterday reflecting on our weekend and how different it looks now than it did 10 years ago. Back then we lived in the city. We would have slept in late and maybe gone… Full Story »
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Going Green Without the Guilt
Gaiam Community &bull Mar 8, 2010
Eco-guilt can strike at any time: in the food aisle at the grocery store, in front of the recycling bin or in our cars. Similar to the stages of grief outlined by Elisabeth Kubler-Ros, ecopsychologists help clients work through feelings… Full Story »
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- Recycling
- Sustainability
- Green
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Recycling: Don't Need It? Save Glass for Friends
Re-Nest &bull Mar 8, 2010
We have no problem recycling plastic and paper at our apartment, but because of management, we're unable to recycle glass here. The wine bottles and salsa jars have been piling up, as we can't bring ourselves to toss them, and… Full Story »
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- Recyclable Products
Duraco #T1113 LGRN 12-3/8" Liv Green Planter
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The MNN Captain Planet quiz
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Mar 7, 2010
I have all episodes on dvd box sets. How? I hear you cry. Well go to www.I miss my cartoon.com. They are $30 each plus shipping. They lease the rights and make the dvds, it is all legal. A few… Full Story »
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CFL Bulb that Doesn't Break
Re-Nest &bull Mar 6, 2010
While we love compact fluorescent bulbs, it's absolutely tragic (and dangerous) when one breaks. Not only have you lost $3, but you're now inhaling toxic chemicals. Luckily, with a few extra bucks, we don't have to worry about broken bulbs.… Full Story »
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Give Old Items New Life: What to do Before you Recycle
Gaiam Experts Blog &bull Mar 4, 2010You've reduced your energy and material consumption, you've been recycling now for years and your winter collection of compost is nearly ripe enough to be tilled into this year's fledgling garden. Accordingly, as Earth Day's 40th approaches, you're feeling pretty… Full Story »
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Can I Recycle This? Los Angeles Times
Re-Nest &bull Mar 4, 2010
For the most part, we know what we can recycle and what we can't in our city. But every once in awhile there's something that makes us scratch our heads. Styrofoam? Tetra Paks? Luckily the LA Times is starting a… Full Story »
Rose Birdbath&Pedestal
sponsored listing • Shopping.comOur classic birdbath&pedestal will add character&birds to any garden. This piece measures Bowl 15" Diameter, Pedestal 9"W x 23"H.This piece was created using 100% recycled aluminum and long lasting weather resistant paints making it both durable and environmentally friendly. Since 1941, Whitehall...Full Story »
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Recycling robot sorts six types of plastic
Yahoo! Green's Blogs &bull Mar 3, 2010
Osaka University and Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co. have designed a robot with laser-sensing technology that can distinguish six different types of plastic from all other garbage. The 5' 6" x 6' 9" machine identifies the plastic materials by analyzing the… Full Story »
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Recycling design competition
everydaytrash &bull Mar 1, 2010
This entry was posted on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 8:24 am and is filed under Upcycling. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own… Full Story »
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Score Some New Stuff at a Pop-Up Swap and Enjoy the Music
Planet Green &bull Feb 19, 2010
Score. is part party, part swap and part recycling, all done to music. Full Story »
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Makedo Kit Encourages DIY Craft & Toy Making via Creative Recycling
Inhabitots &bull Feb 19, 2010Australian company Makedo recently made their US debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. Their kits up the ante on making do with what you have around the house to whip up original crafts and toys.… Full Story »
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Sharpen Up.
green is sexy &bull Feb 19, 2010
Ever go to cook a fabulous meal, but found your knives deadly dull? Your tried and true blades were with you through thick and thin, went through a heavy mining process to get to your knife block, and deserve longer… Full Story »
Whitehall Products Moss Green Fisherboy Sundial Birdbath - (In Moss Green)
sponsored listing • Shopping.comAdd a timeless treasure to your homes landscape with this fisher boy sundial birdbath. Constructed of recycled aluminum and painted with a durable moss green finish, it will mark the passage of time. Please note that the pedestal is not included....Full Story »
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Rethink Hanger by Xuan Yu
Re-Nest &bull Feb 19, 2010
We've seen a lot of interesting uses for used plastic bottles recently, but we've never seen this idea before: a hook that can turn two plastic bottle into a clothes hanger. Seems like a cool ideabut the people at Inhabitat… Full Story »
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- Clothing
- Recycling
- Consumption
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Container City in Mexico: Grand Scale Recycling
LivePaths.com &bull Feb 19, 2010
Containers are an extremely flexible method of construction, being both modular in shape, extremely strong structurally and readily available. Container Cities offer an alternative solution to traditional space provision. They are ideal for office and workspace, live-work and key-worker housing.inally… Full Story »
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Gulnur Ozdaglar: Recycled & Upcycled Jewelry
Haute*Nature &bull Feb 19, 2010
Gulnur Ozdalar studied architecture at the Middle East Technical University and has been active as an architect since 1986. In 2008 she began an investigation into upcycling by producing cups, jewellery and home decoration accessories by recycling PET bottles. She… Full Story »
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- Architecture
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3 Easy Tips to Make Your Shopping Greener
MindBodyGreen &bull Feb 18, 2010
Practical Tips from Eco-expert Diane McEachernIf you're looking to green your shopping, there's no better person to talk to than eco-expert Diane McEachern. Diane shares three easy tips to help get you started:First and foremost, buy less. We all have… Full Story »
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Gonna AltUse That? Website Gives New Life to Old Products (Interview)
Planet Green Tech & Transport &bull Feb 18, 2010
Recycling is important, but AltUse.com, according to one of its cofounders, is way beyond recycling. Full Story »
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How To Recycle Just About Anything Real Simple
Re-Nest &bull Feb 18, 2010
If you've ever held an item in your hands that was headed for the trash can and thought to yourselfIs there any way I can recycle this?then this A-Z recycling guide from Real Simple will probably make you very happy.… Full Story »
