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Even for the greenest recycling junkie, to-go plastics are sometimes unavoidable. From microwave dinners to Chinese takeout, single-use plastics are everywhere.
The trick ...
Total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in May was 2.6 million tons, a 7.1% increase from a year ago and a 1.3% increase from the previous month, according to the American Forest & ...
By now you’ve probably seen at least one study ranking America’s “greenest cities.” It could be based on recycling rates, the number of green buildings or even engagement ...
The ubiquitous polyethylene grocery bag is a marvel of modern plastics technology – cheap at about a penny a piece, lightweight yet strong enough to hold a heavy load without leaking, ...
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Who doesn’t love a good dose of facts with their morning cup of joe?
Knowing the facts can help you make smarter choices in the end. We put together a quick ...
The Facts About Paper and Paper Recycling
In 2008, the amount of paper recovered for recycling averaged 340 pounds for every person in the U.S.
In 2008, a ...
The Facts About Paper and Paper Recycling
In 2008, the amount of paper recovered for recycling averaged 340 pounds for every person in the U.S.
In 2008, a ...
As our newest oil spill seeps toward the Louisiana coast, it’s natural to wonder whether there are any out-of-the-box ways to clean up the mess. Is rubbing animals with dish ...
Americans purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries every year to power radios, toys, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers and portable power tools, according to the U.S. EPA.
Despite ...
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"Large advertising graphics used at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver will receive a new life as commercial flooring.
About 200,000 square feet of the ...