Recycling
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My new TV is coming! Now, about my old one...
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
A new purchase begs a vexing question. Read full post »
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We've come a long way, baby
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Taking a moment to reflect on how far we've come in the past 12 months. Read full post »
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Same thrill, no bill
By Sam Silverstein for greenpicks
If recreational shopping is your bag, consider reuse groups for finding perfectly good stuff for free. Read full post »
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Trash-talk radio
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
NPR takes out the garbage with a four-part series on getting rid of junk. Read full post »
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A snake the mice love
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Art made from recycled computer parts turns nature upside down. Read full post »
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RecycleBank gives you credit
By Hank Green for ecogeek
A Philadelphia pilot project bumped up recycling rates to 90% by giving cash rewards for recycling. Read full post »
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Recycling by mail
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Get rid of your old electronic junk -- free, fast, and easy, with the help of the USPS. Read full post »
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TV recycling picking up steam... because it must
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
Keep an eye peeled for a "takeback" event near you. Read full post »
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Turning poop into fuel
By Hank Green for ecogeek
The Sintex personal biogas machine digests organic wastes and creates enough energy to power your kitchen. Read full post »
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China going 'toilet to tap' by 2010
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Advanced treatment technolgy will reclaim wastewater to make it fresh and pure for drinking. Read full post »
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Finally, a USPS-approved reusable envelope
By Hank Green for ecogeek
EcoEnvelopes saves energy, water, and forest resources simply by getting two uses out of a more durable mailer. Read full post »
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The only reason the U.S. 2009 budget is green
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Bush finally saves some trees. 480 to be exact. Read full post »
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Recycle that old TV
By Elizabeth Hurchalla for greenpicks
When you upgrade to a new flat-panel HDTV, make sure your old set doesn't pollute the planet. Read full post »
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Why plastic bags are greener than paper
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Whole Foods is promising to completely stop using plastic bags. Is their logic faulty? Read full post »
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Guaranteed payment for recycling your electronics
By Jozef Winter for ecogeek
What if you actually got paid to bring your old electronics back when you no longer needed them? Read full post »
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Read all about it
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Using BookMooch to find your next book is easy, saves paper -- and can get you caught up in a jiffy. Read full post »
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Recycle, re-ink
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Options for recycling printer cartridges, saving bucks and waste. Read full post »
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Not so fantastic plastic
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
B.Y.O. bottle and bags in 2008 to avoid plastic build-up. Read full post »
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Stop leaving a paper trail
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Get off junk mail lists and pay bills online in 2008 to save some trees (and save time too). Read full post »
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Recycle wrap or not?
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Putting holiday papers in the recycling bin depends on the type of wrap and where you live. Read full post »
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Regifting is good for the environment
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Four reasons why an anti-regifting stance is bad advice. Read full post »
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Pulverizing trash
By Nino Marchetti for ecogeek
The Recyclone grinds materials down to an extremely tiny fraction of what they once were. Read full post »
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Green Living
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Freecycling basics
How to give and get perfectly good stuff for free, reducing waste.
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Find a reuse group near you
An interactive map for finding people on the same page.
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How to use less gas
The cost of owning a car is going up in more ways than one.
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