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Archive for August, 2011

  • Africa Makes Strides in Battle Against Plastic Bag Pollution

    A number of African nations are stepping up and saying no to plastic bags — with major consequences for defiers.

    By Elizah Leigh

    August 31, 2011

  • Is Door-to-Door Awareness the Green Answer?

    Could an environmentalist at your door help to solve your area’s plastic bag woes?

    By Jessica Bates

    August 31, 2011

  • Trapped in Resin: Dead Insects Transformed into Jewelry

    “Nice fly you got there,” is an unusual way to start a conversation, but if you’re wearing a ring with a fly trapped inside it, you’re bound to attract some attention.

    By Simone Preuss

    August 31, 2011

  • Savannah Residents Embrace Single-Stream Recycling

    The Georgia city debuted the Savannah Recycles program in 2009, providing a simple, single-stream recycling solution.

    By Wendy Gabriel

    August 30, 2011

  • Plastics Packaging Made from Cheese Byproducts

    A biodegradable plastic made from repurposed whey protein could be on the market within a year.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    August 30, 2011

  • India Serious About Residents Moo-ving Away from Plastic Bags

    In both major metro areas and remote villages, India has emerged as a global bag-ban leader.

    By Elizah Leigh

    August 29, 2011

  • National Wildlife Federation’s David Mizejewski and Friends of Ballona Wetlands’ Lisa Fimiani

    “Green is Good” welcomes National Wildlife Federation’s David Mizejewski and Friends of Ballona Wetlands’ Lisa Fimiani to discuss their green initiatives.

    By GreenIsGood.fm

    August 29, 2011

  • Urban Mining: The New Frontier

    ERI’s John Shegerian weighs in on the ever-changing electronics solid waste stream.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    August 26, 2011

  • Snowy Colorado Regions Knee Deep in Plastic Bag Purging

    When resort town Telluride spoke up about banning plastic bags, its counterparts throughout Colorado listened.

    By Elizah Leigh

    August 26, 2011

  • Ten Totally Bizarre Bike Mods

    See the most unusual everyday items become integral parts of bicycles. Repurposing at its best!

    By Simone Preuss

    August 26, 2011

  • Best Buy and Teens Dive into Recycling

    The electronics retailer, paired with the EPA and DoSomething.org, is encouraging teens to gather electronics for recycling in a six-week competition.

    By 1-800-RECYCLING

    August 25, 2011

  • Chelsea Green: Publishing While Focusing on Triple Bottom Line

    For 26 years, the Vermont-based publisher has released green-themed books utilizing recycled paper and other conservation methods.

    By Kara DiCamillo

    August 25, 2011

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