June 5, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Discovering one reason why swarming evolved offers tantalizing clues on how intelligence developed

Many animals — from locusts to fish — live in groups and swarm, but scientists aren’t sure why or how this behavior evolved. Now scientists have used a model system to show for the first time that predator confusion can make prey evolve swarming beha… Continue reading

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March 6, 2013
by Recycling
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5 FAQs About Recycling Cartons, Answered

Cartons are a sustainable form of packaging and perfectly recyclable, but often don’t make it in the blue bin. Banish your carton confusion by checking out these frequently asked questions.

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October 8, 2010
by Reduce
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What Will FTC’s Revised ‘Green Guides’ Mean for Consumers?

On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its first revision of its Green Guides since 1998. The revised Guides address how environmental marketing claims can be used on products and their advertising, and were created to protect consumers from misleading claims. “In short, for many products, confusion abounds – we don’t always get what [...] Continue reading

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September 22, 2010
by Recycling
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Could New Labels Boost Lackluster Recycling Rates?

Earlier this year, we found that one of the top reasons why people don’t recycle is simply lack of convenience and know-how. While recycling may be second nature to some, many consumers are unaware of what goes in what bin and if it truly is,…
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July 30, 2010
by Eric Goldstein
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A Shot of Adrenaline for the Nation’s Largest Municipal Recycling Program

The New York City Council did not meet in its historic chambers at City Hall yesterday.  With portions of the 198 year old City Hall ongoing much-needed renovation, the Council gathered instead at the old Emigrant Savings Bank building, just about… Continue reading

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