Local Focus
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Sustainable Stamford
A sustainability task force has helped this maritime city become a recycling and conservation leader.
October 11, 2011
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Recycling Plastics on the Local Level in Rhode Island
Though the state’s recycling program only accepts plastic #1 and #2, other grassroots recycling programs collect more difficult-to-recycle plastics.
October 10, 2011
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California Requires Recycling at Businesses and Apartments
The state has set an ambitious recycling goal of 75% by 2020.
October 7, 2011
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Vancouver Mattress Recycling Saves Landfill Space, Creates Jobs
A 2011 landfill ban on mattresses in British Columbia’s biggest city is fueling high recycling numbers and stimulating the local economy.
October 6, 2011
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East Alabama Recycling Partnership to Host Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding Event
The electronics recycling event takes place on Saturday, October 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Opelika.
October 3, 2011
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Green Blogger Sean Gettings: Portland’s Recycling Successes
One of America’s greenest cities, Portland continues to innovate in its recycling and waste management practices.
September 27, 2011
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Aspen Skiiing Co. Embraces Recycling Through Deconstruction
6,000 cubic yards of material were diverted from landfills to be recycled or reused on future green-building projects in the area.
September 15, 2011
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Zero Waste at Ohio Stadium
As football season kicks off, Ohio State’s massive stadium aims to say goodbye to the landfill with new recycling and composting programs.
September 8, 2011
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Nashville’s Music City Center Does Green on Large Scale
The 2.1-million-square-foot complex, opening in 2013, is set to achieve LEED Silver certification using local and recycled materials.
September 7, 2011
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Recycling Now Mandatory for All Mpls. Businesses, Houses of Worship
Effective immediately, all businesses, workplaces and houses of worship in Minneapolis must adhere to mandatory recycling procedures.
September 1, 2011
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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.
August 31, 2011
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Savannah Residents Embrace Single-Stream Recycling
The Georgia city debuted the Savannah Recycles program in 2009, providing a simple, single-stream recycling solution.
August 30, 2011
