Recycling of glass and plastics
According to “Drug Store News,” Target’s in-store recycling stations collected and recycled more than 700 tons of bottles and cans, as well as nearly 2 million units of such small electronics as MP3 players and cell phones during the nine-month period. Target launched recycling stations in all of its stores in April 2010 as part […]
In honor of Earth Day 2011, the Glass Packaging Institute is announcing that it is recognizing September 2011 as Recycle Glass Month. During the month, GPI and its member companies will hold nationwide activities and events to build awareness and boost glass bottle recycling. GPI will also announce the 2011 Clear Choice Awards winners, and […]
April 22nd is Earth Day. To celebrate, the Earth Day Network is collection one billion acts of green. Millions of people have already pledged to: conserve water, carpool or use public transportation, recycle more and raise awareness about Earth Day. No green act is too small.
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According to “Caller.com,” Volunteers collected nearly 11 tons of glass during a glass-recycling event in Corpus Cristi. During the event, organizers said about 300 residents dropped off glass containers at a local Walmart store. “We are extremely happy with the level of participation we saw for this event,” Solid Waste Director Lawrence Mikolajczyk said. “This […]
“Progressive Grocer” reports Coca-Cola’s “Recycle and Win” sustainability effort is coming to the Nashville, TN., metropolitan area thanks to the united efforts of Coca-Cola Consolidated, Kroger, Metro Public Works, and the Metro Beautification and Environment. Nashville residents stand to win $50 Kroger gift cards if they’re “caught” recycling the right way. The six-month program will […]
“TimesReporter.com” offers new ways for parents to encourage their kids to get outside and discover new ways to explore nature. They suggest gardening with the kids, using yard waste like leaves and flowers for crafts and teaching them how to compost. Another tip is using glass bottles to make a bottle tree for decoration.
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According to “Care2.com,” in what it’s describing as a first-of-its-kind initiative, Scotland is completely reorganizing how it measures and incentivizes recycling to encourage cities to focus on what matters most: reducing carbon. The new “carbon metric” will prioritize materials with a high carbon impact such as plastics and textiles, which currently have relatively low levels […]
According to “IdahoStatesman.com,” the city of Boise is still working out details on a curbside glass-recycling program. A plan will come before the Boise City Council this summer, said Vince Trimboli, Public Works department spokesman. “Our Curb It program has been tremendously successful and to maintain that success we must move to include glass recycling, […]
According to “Redding.com,” there are many creative ways to give life’s discards new meaning in home landscapes. Allen Woodward of WLMS Landscaping in Redding came up with a bright idea. He makes colorful, translucent borders with recycled glass that glow at night. The glass, which Woodward purchases from suppliers who crush or tumble it to […]
According to “The Beauty Alchemist,” each year for the past four Aveda has brought out their Light The Way Candle out for Earth Month. Beautifully scented with certified organic lavender and clary sage, it’s scented to lift you and de-stress. It’s made in the USA and the glass container is made from recycled […]