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UPS Rolls Out Hydraulic Hybrid Delivery Vehicles

As one may imagine, delivery drivers assigned to urban routes spend a great deal of time stuck in traffic jams, meandering through tight corners and read more

Automotive

VIDEO: Volunteers Remove 29 Tons of Waste from Waterways

During its annual cleanup season, eco-friendly apparel company United By Blue gathers hundreds of volunteers from across the country to help clean trash out of read more

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Canadian Brewers Craft Swag from Beer Waste

Beer brewers have plenty of gross words to deal with in the process of making a delicious beer (wort, mash, yeast), but one Canadian couple read more

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E-Waste Recycler, Non-Profit Create Jobs for Those With Disabilties

Your dead television might look like a huge chunk of e-waste to you, but to Easter Seals Greater Houston, it looks like a job opportunity.

The read more

Electronics

New Pouch Prevents CFL Mercury Shipping Spills

Compact florescent light bulbs use 75 percent less energythan traditional incandescent bulbs and last about six times longer, but with those impressive stats come some read more

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Chain First to Sell 100 Percent Recycled, US Made Clothing

One person's trash is another consumer’s t-shirt.

Eastern Mountain Sports, one of the country’s leading sports equipment retailers, recently became the first large national chain to read more

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The Paper Problem

Using virgin paper isn't always eco-friendly, but finding alternatives can be tough. Know where to look and how to make your paper stretch beyond its typical uses before you send it to the recycling bin.

Help Save 571,230,00 Pounds of Paper Towels

Stunning Reuse Ideas for Old Books and Maps

Eco-Friendly DIY: Paint Swatch Calendar

Ditch Virgin Paper for Recycled Options

Two-Way Envelopes Trim Billing Waste

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