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Archive for July, 2010

  • Desert

    A type of biome that is characterized by climactic extremes. Desert lands are usually dry and hot but they are also prone to sudden flash floods and cold nights. Generally, however, deserts are extremely dry areas that get less than 10 inches of rain each year on average.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 23, 2010

  • Precycle

    A source reduction option wherein evaluation and selection of items for use is dependent upon the method of manufacture, product content and recyclability of product.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 23, 2010

  • Refuse-Derived Fuel or RDF

    Fuel produced by separating, shredding and processing mixed wastes, typically municipal solid waste.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 23, 2010

  • Waste Recycling

    A method of recovering waste to use them as resource materials. It involves the reuse of wastes or the collection and treatment of a waste product for use as a replacement of all or part of the raw material in the manufacturing process.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 23, 2010

  • Ten Recycled Shipping Container Buildings

    Big, strong and seemingly unbreakable — shipping containers are a great place to start for a new style of building!

    By Michael Simon

    July 22, 2010

  • Biogeography

    The geographical study of the distribution of plants and animals at global, regional and local scales.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 21, 2010

  • Tundra

    A biome characterized by treeless vegetation populated by mosses, lichens, herbaceous perennials, dwarf shrubs and grasses.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 21, 2010

  • Nature Conservancy

    A US-based nonprofit organization that works all over the the world to protect ecologically valuable land and water areas.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 21, 2010

  • Biochemistry

    A branch of biology that deals with the chemistry of living organisms, particularly the structure and function of their chemical components.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 21, 2010

  • Beauty in a Land of Waste: Junk Portraits by Vik Muniz

    Whether it’s made out of chocolate or garbage, there’s more to Vik Muniz’s artwork than meets the eye…

    By Michael Simon

    July 21, 2010

  • Ken Koneck of Valley Forge Fabrics on Sustainable Fabrics

    Valley Forge, which has been in business more than 30 years, has stepped up as a reuse and recyclability leader in the hospitality industry.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 21, 2010

  • Canopy

    In biology, canopy refers to the above ground portion of a plant, vegetation or crop community. The term is often identified with forests.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    July 21, 2010

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