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New Household Cleaners Reduces Packaging
June 30, 2009 11:05 AM - Trey Granger, Earth 911
A new line of household cleaners by Bumgartens will be sold in tablet form, requiring 75 percent less packaging and reducing the impact of shipping because the products have 85 percent less "water weight."
Recycled Plastics Market Begins to Stabilize
June 26, 2009 09:57 AM - Haley Paul, Earth 911
Recycling industry representatives suggest that the tide is turning, with export demand building up slowly and domestic demand finally stabilizing.
The Truth About Glass Recycling
June 22, 2009 02:00 PM - Trey Granger, Earth 911
Before you deposit the next beer or wine bottle into your blue bin, here are a few things to know about recycling your favorite sand-based product: 1. It has the quickest turnaround of any curbside product, back on store shelves in as little as 30 days 2. There’s a strong market for recycled glass, and the demand is not currently met 3. A good portion of glass that you place in your recycling bin is not actually recycled
EPA Examines Health Impact of Shredded Tires
June 18, 2009 11:31 AM - Trey Granger, Earth 911
Based on new research that shows shredded tires may release arsenic, lead and mercury into the products they are used in, the EPA is examining the safety of using them in applications such as playground surfacing.
Mexico’s Recycling Advancements
June 15, 2009 10:05 AM - Lori Brown, Earth 911
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (ARCA) recently announced expansion of refrigerator recycling services to Mexico, the result of a joint venture with Mexican corporation Diagnostico y Administraction de Logistica Inversa SA de CV (DALI). The companies will partner to provide recycling services to more than 160 appliance retailers and manufacturers.
Family Recycles Home for $100,000
June 9, 2009 10:15 AM - Amanda Wills, Earth 911
After tearing down their 2,250-square-foot home in Danville, Calif., Mike and Tricia Barry walked away with more than just a clean slate. The couple received a $100,000 tax write-off as well.
Study Labels Reusable Bags as Possible Health Risk
June 2, 2009 06:50 AM - Lori Brown, Earth 911
A recently released microbiological study of reusable shopping bags, the first study of its kind in North America, warns of the risks that unclean reusable bags can have on human health.
EPA Cracks Down on Improper CFL Disposal
June 1, 2009 09:38 AM - Trey Granger, Earth 911
Large corporations including CBS and Macy’s Inc. have been just a few of the groups penalized as the EPA and state environmental agencies crack down on improper disposal of mercury-containing compact fluorescent lamps (CFL).
Recycling Mysteries: #5 Plastics
May 25, 2009 07:44 AM - Lindsey Wilson, Earth 911
If you’re trying to be more eco-conscious, chances are you’re already recycling plastic bottles (or using reusable ones!). But what about yogurt cups, hummus tubs or cottage cheese containers? What’s the best way to dispose of those? Items like these, as well as medicine bottles and some microwave-safe take-out containers, are typically made from #5 plastic, or polypropylene. This type of plastic is lightweight, yet durable and can withstand high temperatures, moisture and oil, making it ideal for food and other containers.
How to Make a Big Impact: Air
May 18, 2009 12:40 PM - Raquel Fagan, Earth 911
With all the restraints put on people, money, time, access, the secret to making change may be to focus on the big stuff. So, if you only invested in one green initiative this year, what should it be? What actions make the biggest impact?