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You: A Champion of the Earth

Posted: 04.20.09 | Tagged: recycling
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Happy Earth Day, champ! (Yeah, you.) You’re already a recycling pro, but what about the other two “R”s: Reduce and Reuse? Follow our tips to become an all-around Reduce-Reuse-Recycle champion. Read more

Hanging On

Posted: 04.20.09 | Tagged: recycling
hanger_60x60Here's a riddle for you: What uses the same amount of steel each year as 60,000 cars?  Find out. Read more

Recycling…as American as Apple Pie

Posted: 07.30.09 | Tagged: energy-saving, recycling | (2)
recycling_patrioticHappy Independence Day! It’s time to stake out a good spot on the parade route, fire up the barbecue and watch some fireworks. Of course, it’s also time to celebrate the good ol’ US of A. How? By doing what you do everyday—recycling. Read more

The Seven Cycles of Recycled Paper

Posted: 08.01.09 | Tagged: paper, recycling | (1)

newspaper_stack_60x60Paper, it is said, can be recycled up to seven times. But what exactly are these seven cycles, and what happens to paper after this point?

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How Electronics Are Recycled

Posted: 07.29.09 | Tagged: e-waste, electronics, health, recycling | (3)
ewaste_60x60Learn how some companies are getting value from used devices and keeping them out of the landfill Read more

The Pizza Box Recycling Mystery

Posted: 08.19.09 | Tagged: paper, recycling | (47)
pizza-box-60x60Grease just might be the word. If you've ever wondered whether all, some or none of your corrugated cardboard box can by recycled - check out our solved mystery. Read more

E-Waste: A Recyclable Resource

Posted: 09.14.09 | Tagged: e-waste, health, recycling | (3)
ewaste-parts-60x60From computers to calculators, we collect a whole lot of electronic things. Learn the 101s of E-Waste and why it's in our best interest to curb our technological addictions.
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Smashing Pumpkins

Posted: 09.15.09 | Tagged: holiday, recycling | (4)
pumpkin-patch-60x60Learn a few inspired ideas from RecycleBank Rewards Partner Vala's Pumpkin Patch, on how to discard your used Jack O'Lanterns. Read more

Success Stories: North Miami, FL

Posted: 09.15.09 | Tagged: recycling, waste | (1)
recycling-bin-60x60Find out how one Southeastern city learned that saving money and recycling really do go hand in hand.
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Green Ways to Dispose of Cooking Equipment

Posted: 09.22.09 | Tagged: appliances, kitchen, recycling, waste | (2)
pots-and-pans-60x60When you treat yourself to a new piece of equipment for your kitchen, what's the greenest way to get rid of the old stuff? Read more

4 Fresh Ways to Reuse Paper

Posted: 09.23.09 | Tagged: paper, recycling, waste | (3)
recycling-paper-60x60Newspapers, catalogs, junk mail - paper is everywhere. Aside from the usual separation of trash, here are four fresh tips on how you can recycle and reuse paper. Read more

8 Ways to Green Your Remodel

Posted: 09.28.09 | Tagged: recycling, remodeling, waste
renovating-tools-60x60Remodelling is one way to get the most bang for your home-owning bucks. But the process can be toxic - on you and on the planet. Find out how to upgrade in an eco-friendly manner.
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Paper Recycling Woes

Posted: 10.06.09 | Tagged: paper, recycling, waste | (5)
paper-waste-60x60Nowadays, recycling is almost an afterthought. But if you think your work is done just because you've separated paper from plastic - think again. Learn which five things will contaminate your good deed. Read more

Success Stories: Carrollton, TX

Posted: 10.06.09 | Tagged: energy-saving, recycling, waste | (3)
texas-kids-60x60Carrollton's mayor Ronald Branson went from recycling novice to recycling pro — and so too did the residents of his Texas city. Learn how these little actions really do make a big difference. Read more

The Do It Yourself Car Owner

Posted: 10.12.09 | Tagged: home, recycling, waste
car-repair-60x60Tired of the paying your mechanic? With a little determination and a lot of patience, it is possible to repair your own car with recycled supplies. Find out how. Read more

The Economics of Paper Recycling

Posted: 10.27.09 | Tagged: energy-saving, paper, recycling
recycleable-paper-60x60Buying recycled paper isn't just good for the planet. It's good for your pocket. Learn why paper production is so costly, and what you can do to help. Read more

Recycling Beer Bottles

Posted: 11.05.09 | Tagged: food, recycling, reuse | (6)
beer-bottle-lime-595x190You may enjoy a lime in your beer from time to time, but does that force the bottle into the trash heap? We've got the answer. Read more

Message in a Bottle

Posted: 11.06.09 | Tagged: recycling, reuse, waste | (1)
beer-bottles-60x60MillerCoors is reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. From company initiatives to everyday tasks (like stealing your office mate's garbage can), learn how to make big change. Read more

5 Things You Should Always Recycle

Posted: 11.09.09 | Tagged: e-waste, recycling | (21)
recycle-cfl-tan-60x60Since you can't throw your television or compact fluorescents in the trash, we'll help you find the best places to recycle. Read more

It's America Recycles Day: What Can You and Your Kids Do?

Posted: 11.09.09 | Tagged: parenting, recycling, reuse | (2)
kids-recycling-60x60Celebrate America Recycles Day 2009 by teaching children the basics of recycling. Here are 5 tips parents, teachers, relatives and friends can share with kids of every age. Read more

Surprising Ways to Reuse Baby Items

Posted: 01.27.10 | Tagged: parenting, recycling, reuse | (37)
three-jars-60x60 Don't throw away that empty jar of carrots. One mom's trash is another mom's ideal bow holder. Read more

Q & A: Disposable Plates

Posted: 11.18.09 | Tagged: food, groceries, holiday, recycling
holiday-plates-60x60Holiday entertaining is here! Exercise more eco-friendly practices this season by utilizing green disposable plates. Here's our shopping guide of sources. Read more

Cut Waste, Create Jobs

Posted: 11.19.09 | Tagged: eco-footprint, recycling, savings | (1)
solar-panels-install-60x60Green jobs are real, they're here and your actions will help grow them. Read more

Success Stories: Westland

Posted: 11.25.09 | Tagged: recycling, savings, waste | (2)
mall-crowd-60x60An entrepreneur-turned-elected official in Michigan is leading a recycling program that pays huge dividends to its residents and to the planet. Find out what they're doing and why it works. Read more

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What’s the Greenest Christmas Tree of All?

Posted: 11.30.09 | Tagged: holiday, home, recycling, waste | (1)
christmas-tree-60x60Is there such a thing as an eco-friendly Christmas tree? Read on to find how the traditional choices stack up and what you can do to minimize your tree's carbon footprint. Read more

Can You Recycle Bottle Caps?

Posted: 12.02.09 | Tagged: home, recycling, reuse | (7)
bottle-caps-60x60You probably already place your plastic and glass bottles in the recycling bin, but what becomes of the bottle cap? We've got the answer. Read more

What’s in Your Wallet?

Posted: 12.16.09 | Tagged: plastic, recycling, waste
wallet-60x60Learn what you can do to recycle the plastic credit cards in your wallet and save them from the landfills. Read more

Q & A: Energy Efficient TVs

Posted: 12.16.09 | Tagged: electronics, energy-saving, recycling
tv-plasma-60x60Find out which televisions pack the smallest environmental punch, and what to look for when shopping for a new one. Read more

5 Tips For Recycling and Reusing Gift Bags

Posted: 12.28.09 | Tagged: Gifts, recycling, reuse | (2)
green-gift-bags-60x60The gifts have now been opened, so do something good with the leftover wrappings. Learn the easy way to recycle and reuse your gift bags. Read more

5 Really Easy Resolutions

Posted: 12.28.09 | Tagged: eco-footprint, recycling, seasonal | (2)
new-years-resolution-60x60Forget about losing weight or learning a new language. This year, dedicate your new year's resolutions to things that will help the environment and you. Read more

Green Up Your Storage

Posted: 01.04.10 | Tagged: home, recycling, reuse, savings | (5)
woven-baskets-60x60If your New Year's resolution is to get organized and conquer the clutter in your home, you don't need to invest in pricey plastic containers. Here's how to repurpose items you already own-including things from your recycling bin-into handy storage solutions. Read more

Reuse Revolution

Posted: 01.04.10 | Tagged: recycling, reuse, waste | (8)
recyclables-60x60Jump start your new year by reconsidering the concept of reuse. It'll save you money, conserve the earth's resources and is even easier than you think. Read more

Success Stories: Maple Grove

Posted: 01.11.10 | Tagged: recycling, savings, waste | (2)
maple-grove-flag-60x60The residents of Maple Grove, Minnesota increased their recycling by more than one million pounds in 2009. The bonus part: They're saving money, too.
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Recycling Q & A: Milk Cartons

Posted: 01.12.10 | Tagged: home, kitchen, paper, recycling | (26)
milk-carton-60x60Half gallon milk cartons are made of paper but the pour-easy spouts are plastic. Where should you place an empty one? Read more

Are Paper Bags Recyclable?

Posted: 01.20.10 | Tagged: paper, recycling | (2)
paper-bags-60x60As an eco-minded shopper you probably shun the plastic bag at the grocery store, but what happens to those paper bags after you use them? Read more

Recycling and Reusing Prescription Bottles

Posted: 01.21.10 | Tagged: health, plastic, recycling, reuse | (4)
pill-bottles-60x60Learn three great tips for how to recycle, reuse and properly dispose of those old RX bottles. Read more

Renting vs. Buying

Posted: 01.25.10 | Tagged: lifecycle, local, money, recycling, savings
bike-share-60x60From bicycles to paintings, ski boots to textbooks, shrink your eco-footprint and your expenses by renting, borrowing and sharing goods. Read more

Taking Your Favorite Cause to the Movies

Posted: 01.27.10 | Tagged: consumption, recycling, waste
movie-reel-60x60From recycling in Egypt to a fresh look at the importance of dirt, community activism is coming to a theater near you. Read more

Recycling Cooking Oil

Posted: 01.27.10 | Tagged: home, kitchen, recycling | (8)
cooking-oil-60x60It's easy to guzzle oil in the car and even in the kitchen. Learn how to properly get rid of that grease. Read more

Recycling Q&A: Junk Mail

Posted: 02.01.10 | Tagged: home, paper, recycling | (15)
junk-mail-60x60We might want to throw bulk mail straight into the trash, but can it go in the recycling bin? Read more

Recycling Mysteries: Candy Wrappers

Posted: 02.01.10 | Tagged: lifecycle, post-consumer, recycling, reuse, waste | (5)
Recycling Mysteries: Candy WrappersOur favorite candies are amongst the hardest things to effectively recycle. Find out why and learn what you can do. Read more

Recycling Q & A: Glassware

Posted: 02.24.10 | Tagged: kitchen, recycling, waste | (3)
broken-glass-60x60We know where to put that empty beer bottle, but can you recycle a broken drinking glass? Read more

Recycling Q & A: Cleaning Products

Posted: 02.24.10 | Tagged: cleaning, home, recycling
bottles-template-60x60Water bottles are a no brainer, but can you recycle those jugs of household cleaners? Read more

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