Entries tagged “Recycling”

  1. My new TV is coming! Now, about my old one...

    By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Tue May 6, 2008 5:55pm PDT for forecastearth

    A new purchase begs a vexing question. Read full post »

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  2. Landfill gas will fuel garbage trucks

    By Peg Fong Posted Mon May 5, 2008 12:12am PDT for ecogeek

    A new project in California will liquefy waste gases into clean-burning vehicle fuel. Read full post »

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  3. We've come a long way, baby

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:43pm PDT 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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  4. Inside 'The Story of Stuff'

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:35pm PDT for greenpicks

    Annie Leonard's short film is making a big impact. Read full post »

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  5. Same thrill, no bill

    By Sam Silverstein Posted Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:02pm PDT 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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  6. Nokia's eco-phone isn't so eco

    By Hank Green Posted Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:42pm PDT for ecogeek

    The greenest phone is probably the one you already have. Read full post »

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  7. New Aerogel 37x better than fiberglass

    By Mick Skolnick and Hank Green Posted Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:45pm PDT for ecogeek

    Malaysian researchers turn rice husks into super-light building and insulating product. Read full post »

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  8. Eco-mythbusting

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Apr 8, 2008 3:28pm PDT for greenpicks

    Don't believe the anti-environmental hype. Learn the truth about what you can really do to help fight climate change. Read full post »

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  9. Living lighter with Aveda

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Apr 3, 2008 1:56pm PDT for greenpicks

    Support clean water issues and recycle plastic bottle caps, thanks to one beauty company's help. Read full post »

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  10. Trash-talk radio

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Apr 3, 2008 10:51am PDT for greenpicks

    NPR takes out the garbage with a four-part series on getting rid of junk. Read full post »

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  11. Shoes and your carbon footprint

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Apr 1, 2008 4:30pm PDT for greenpicks

    Do we have to walk barefoot if we want to tread lightly on the earth? Not necessarily. Read full post »

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  12. A snake the mice love

    By Hank Green Posted Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:48pm PDT for ecogeek

    Art made from recycled computer parts turns nature upside down. Read full post »

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  13. Bottles, bottles, everywhere

    By Ramon Cruz Posted Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:38pm PDT for climate411

    Think bottled water is healthier and safer? Think again. Bottled water standards are lower, and production drains resources. Read full post »

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  14. U.S. Army turning waste into energy in Iraq

    By Hank Green Posted Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:16pm PDT for ecogeek

    A new generator will turn a ton of trash into 50 kilowatts of energy each day for American forces. Read full post »

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  15. How many miles on that computer?

    By Hank Green Posted Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:29pm PDT for ecogeek

    Buying second-hand PC is sketchy when you don't know how much the machine has been used. Researchers hope to change this. Read full post »

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  16. RecycleBank gives you credit

    By Hank Green Posted Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:39am PDT 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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  17. Recycling by mail

    By Hank Green Posted Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:54am PDT 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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  18. TV recycling picking up steam... because it must

    By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:42am PDT for forecastearth

    Keep an eye peeled for a "takeback" event near you. Read full post »

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  19. Cow-based motor oil

    By Hank Green Posted Wed Mar 5, 2008 2:01pm PST for ecogeek

    Mow your lawn or run your car on cow fat. Yes, really -- Green Earth Tech is turning excess cow tallow into oil. Read full post »

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  20. Rascally rabbit ears and your old TV

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:57pm PST for greenpicks

    Starting next year, all U.S. television stations will broadcast only in digital signals. What if you want to keep the vintage boob tube around? Read full post »

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  21. Turning poop into fuel

    By Hank Green Posted Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:31pm PST 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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  22. A modest proposal: an extreme green Valentine

    By Vera H-C Chan Posted Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:19am PST for greenpicks

    Three outside-the-gift-box ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day in a green way. Read full post »

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  23. Clothing for the examined life

    By Kastle Waserman Posted Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:16pm PST for greenpicks

    Patagonia recycles its outdoor gear and helps the environment through a variety of programs. Read full post »

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  24. Every little bit counts

    By Sheryl Canter Posted Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:00pm PST for climate411

    These small energy-saving techniques add up to a huge difference. Read full post »

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