April 12, 2013
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70,000 Reused Bottle Caps Unite Maasai Community

Created as a large-scale interpretation of customary Maasai jewelry, the facade of the structure is a symbol of community pride, while the learning center’s WiFi-enabled computer lab connects the remote, rural area with the rest of the world.

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January 16, 2013
by Peter Lehner
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From Solid Waste to Sweet Music: The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura

Peter Lehner, Executive Director, New York City
I played the cello for many years–but I doubt I ever produced any music as inspiring as 19-year-old Juan Manuel Chavez playing the prelude from Bach’s Cello Suite #1, on a cello made out … Continue reading

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June 29, 2011
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Food Packaging Makes Up Majority of Bay Area Litter

Nearly 70 percent of litter in the San Francisco Bay Area comes from food and beverage packaging – and much of that litter originated at fast food restaurants – according to a new report released by Clean Water Action (CWA). Citing the statistic that 80 percent of marine pollution comes from the land, the environmental [...] Continue reading

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June 29, 2011
by Reduce
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Food Packaging Makes Up Majority of Bay Area Litter

Nearly 70 percent of litter in the San Francisco Bay Area comes from food and beverage packaging – and much of that litter originated at fast food restaurants – according to a new report released by Clean Water Action (CWA). Citing the statistic that 80 percent of marine pollution comes from the land, the environmental [...] Continue reading

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May 9, 2011
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Recycling Bottle Caps Made Easy

The next time you go to toss your Seventh Generation laundry detergent bottle in the recycling bin, be sure to save the bottle cap to recycle on your next shopping trip. The maker of eco-friendly household and personal care products announced its…
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November 16, 2010
by Reduce
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Green Ideas That Made Millions

As more and more Americans go green, environmentally sustainable innovations are translating into big bucks for entrepreneurs. Sure, going green feels great, but these five eco trailblazers are living proof that green business can also mean money in the bank, not to mention a lighter footprint for all. Green moving with Spencer Brown Five years [...] Continue reading

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August 2, 2010
by Reduce
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DIY vs. Splurge: Home Décor

Have you been eying that empty space in your place? There’s a way to add nice pieces to your home without breaking the bank. Doing it yourself is not only eco-responsible, but it’s also fun, especially because you get to forge a special connection with that unique and original piece.
In the spirit of reuse, these [...] Continue reading

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