Hotel guests will have the option of separate containers for compost and recycling in their rooms. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 4, 2013
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January 14, 2013
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"Physical Internet" for Business Could Reduce Carbon Emissions and Increase Profits
Sharing logistics systems and goods — such as standard containers that could snap together like Legos — could have a significant positive impact on the triple bottom line. Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 27, 2012
by Nick Magrisso
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Governor Quinn, thanks for putting the bag on that bill
Nick Magrisso, Midwest Program , Chicago
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn vetoed the Plastic Bag and Film Recycling Act (SB 3442); a controversial state senate bill that passed the legislature in May, and was the source of much contenti… Continue reading
February 7, 2012
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Colgate Pledges to Reduce Waste
Colgate-Palmolive Co. has pledged to reduce the waste it sends to landfills by 15 percent by 2015, according to the company’s latest sustainability report. In the report, the company also committed to cutting the environmental impact of products and packages by 20 percent by 2015 through increasing the use of sustainable materials and recycled content. [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 30, 2012
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PHOTOS: Stunning Recycled Glass Countertops
Americans generated 11.5 million tons of glass in 2010 – about 27 percent of which was recycled, according to the EPA. Nearly 90 percent of recycled glass is used to make new containers. But creative greenies are finding some slightly more…
Share on FacebookSeptember 13, 2011
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Wasting Away: Our Garbage by the Numbers
In today’s culture of mass consumption, the things we throw away often vanish from our minds, but all that trash has to go somewhere. Look at the numbers on garbage and you’ll see it’s more than just trashy — it’s appalling. Luckily, there’s plenty we can do about it. Written by Laura Moss, MNN Garbage [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookOctober 18, 2010
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The Lowdown on Recycling Juice, Milk Cartons
When it comes to recycling, not all boxes are the same. This is not only due to the quality of the paper, but also any materials added to optimize the box for consumer use. Take the example of gable-top cartons and aseptic containers, which you may…
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