Entries tagged Recycling
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Everything you know about going green is wrong
By Dan Shapley for daily_green_news 1 Comments
Why driving the most fuel-efficient car and buying the most energy-efficient appliance matter much less than we think. (Hint: It's all about stuff.) Read full post »
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Finally! A recycling plant for dirty diapers
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 5 Comments
As a new mom and an EcoGeek, I know that choosing a diapering method is a huge issue. Disposable diapers clog landfills for hundreds of years. There are alternatives to disposables, of course, but they have their drawbacks. ... Read full post »
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20 money-saving ways to reuse old pantyhose
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments
Don't throw away those torn nylons! Read full post »
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Which batteries to recycle, which to trash
By TDG Community for daily_green_news 0 Comments
Not all batteries actually need to be recycled, since many common types no longer contain toxic substances. Read full post »
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How to make handmade paper ... from trash
By Adina Levin for daily_green_news 4 Comments
All you need to make beautiful homemade paper is a pile of bills, a blender, and a little creativity. Read full post »
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10 creative ways to reuse packing peanuts
By Jeff Yeager for daily_green_cheapskate 43 Comments
Are those annoying styrofoam peanuts destined for the garbage? Not necessarily -- reuse them around the house if you can't recycle them. Read full post »
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Recycling your cell phone just got easier
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 2 Comments
While some cell phone companies are introducing convenient ways for you to recycle your phone once you're done with it, a new start-up is making it just plain simple. Read full post »
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Seven frightfully fun costumes made from recycled materials
By Brian Clark Howard for daily_green_news 30 Comments
These creative Halloween costumes reuse stuff from around the house. Read full post »
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Five homes made out of the darndest things
By Brian Clark Howard for daily_green_news 7 Comments
Green building doesn't just mean CFLs and fancy certifications. Reusing and recycling an old plane or boat into a new home is eco-friendly too (and fun!). Read full post »
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Recycling human hair to make eco-friendly products
By EcoHuddle Community for huddlergreenhome 5 Comments
Could you imagine cleaning up a pound of hair every day? Well that’s what more than 300,000 hair salons in the U.S. do at least once a day before closing time. The stylists carefully sweep up your old hair and throw it in the trash, leaving it desti Read full post »
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