Eliminate some household waste – like junk mail, used printer paper or old wrapping paper – and create something unique and handmade at the same time.
Share on FacebookMarch 8, 2013
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Tag Archives: Household Waste
October 26, 2012
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Not-For-Profit Recycles Ink Cartridges for Vets
Ink cartridges are not your average piece of household waste. 375 million ink cartridges are disposed of in the U.S. yearly, with as many as 350 million, landing in landfills, according to industry figures. Now you can prevent adding your cartridge to the heap and help your fellow man. Recycle4Vets, a new, online-based not-for-profit, helps [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookJuly 17, 2012
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Pet owners show greater concern for the environment
Two-thirds of pet owners say they try to be good to the environment for the sake of their pet as much as a family member, according to new research from the Purina Together We Can campaign.
The survey suggests that pet owners w… Continue reading
Share on FacebookNovember 1, 2011
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Used Cooking Oil to Power U.K. Homes
Creative greenies have found some pretty cool applications for used cooking oil. It powers bus fleets, helps people travel the world and can even be used to heat your home. This month, Merseyside, England is taking recycled oil even further by using it to power local homes. Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA), its contractor Veolia [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookOctober 24, 2011
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What’s Happening to Naples Trash
Naples, once known as a city of pizzas, piazzas and breathtaking views, developed a slightly less desirable reputation over recent years – as an area whose waste management struggles have left streets literally piled with trash. A dense population and little landfill space, coupled with political mismanagement, poor regulations and the involvement of organized crime [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookJune 16, 2011
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How to Manage Food Waste
Allen Hershkowitz, Senior Scientist, NYC and throughout the world Food waste is approximately 14% of the household waste we discard. Food waste is of concern to environmental agencies and municipalities because in landfills food waste is a primary caus… Continue reading
Share on FacebookJuly 19, 2010
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Shop, Recycle, Reclaim Your Day
Time is a precious commodity. There never seems to be enough of it, and whether or not you’re having fun, it often flies by.
When it comes to living a greener lifestyle, time can grow in its significance, as it can sometimes restrict potential greenies from eco-friendly activities.
In fact, 13 percent of respondents from an Earth911.com [...] Continue reading