May 9, 2012
by Jake Schmidt
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Jake Schmidt, International Climate Policy Director, Washington, DC
Three years ago, the Group of 20 countries pledged to phase out environmentally-harmful and ineffective subsidies. The leaders of these twenty influential countries hav… Continue reading
January 2, 2012
by Reduce
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Most of us are pretty familiar with the concept of recycling our paper and plastic materials. But what about their hybrid counterpart: the carton? Despite the second-life value, many cartons do not get recycled. In 2009, at least half a million tons of carton waste ended up in landfills. Here’s some helpful information that will [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookDecember 27, 2011
by Reduce
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Treecycling is the simple act of recycling your Christmas tree, rather than throwing it away, at the end of the season. By doing so, you extend your Christmas tree’s usability by allowing it to be turned into something else. Recycled trees are most commonly used for mulch, erosion protection, habitat creation and shoreline stabilization. However, [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 15, 2011
by Greenlaw from NRDC China
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Greenlaw from NRDC China, NRDC China Program, Beijing NRDC has been working in China for over twelve years on such issues as energy efficiency, green buildings, clean energy technologies, environmental governance and public participation, and green sup… Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 7, 2011
by Reduce
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Think about everything that you use in one day – your morning shower, the coffeemaker, the work commute, your annual report, the short drive to lunch, watching television, doing laundry. It all adds up. Now think about how much time, money and resources you’d save if you just used a little bit less during your [...] Continue reading
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