Recycling
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Alcoa’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Kevin Anton
“Green is Good” welcomes Alcoa’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Kevin Anton, to discuss the company’s green initiatives.
May 21, 2012
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Third Graders Help Their School Win 2012 Green Cup Recycle Challenge
Six schools achieve “Recycling Champion” status in the competition.
May 15, 2012
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Re-Play it Again
Old milk jugs are recycled into colorful, safe, energy-saving plastic tableware by Re-Play.
May 15, 2012
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Recycled Flower Pots Make Spring a Little Sunnier
Made of recycled PETE, rEarth flower pots spare 72 million plastic water bottles annually.
May 8, 2012
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Tips for Recycling Your Used Books
Many municipal recycling programs do not accept books, but numerous donation or exchange programs can give old books an extended life.
April 30, 2012
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Narwhal Co. Recycles Old Ties into Hip Accessories
Leftover neckwear is transformed into one-of-a-kind wallets, passport covers and bracelets.
April 24, 2012
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Earth Day Primer: Reasons Recyclers Should Oppose Incineration
To burn or not to burn? Many instances of trash incineration still occur daily, but isn’t recycling the better option?
April 19, 2012
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605 Colleges and Universities Recover 92 Million Pounds of Organic and Recyclable Materials During RecycleMania
Grand Champion American University recycled 85% of its waste, while Per Capita Classic champion Union College collected 62 pounds of recyclables per person.
April 17, 2012
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Andrea Rooney of ‘Redefining Waste’: Changing Waste Habits
The documentary Web series goes coast to coast in search of recyclers reusing in remarkable ways.
April 10, 2012
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Guy Laramee: Stunning Landscapes Rise from the Pages of Old Books
History books become vivid 3-D worlds thanks to the French-Canadian artist’s recycling prowess.
March 15, 2012
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Electronic Recyclers International Shares Importance of Sustainability at Southeast Recycling Conference and Trade Show
The event focuses on linking industry leaders and recycling officials, offering educational sessions, the latest recycling products, equipment and services and networking opportunities.
March 14, 2012
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The Difficulty in Recycling Frozen Food Boxes
All of those frozen dinners and cases of soda create a lot of packaging waste, but how recyclable is it?
February 29, 2012
