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VIDEO: A New Approach to Building Greener Cities
When you hear about green building, it's usually in the context of new construction. But in most cases, the biggest energy-suckers are actually structures that read more
Construction
Aviator Plans Intercontinental Trip Using Plastics for Fuel
Australian pilot Jeremy Rowsell's upcoming On Wings of Waste flight will take him 12,000 miles from Australia to England using fuel made from old plastics.
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QR Code Technology Speeds Up Cell Phone Recycling
There’s no doubt that smartphone recycling can be profitable. A series of buyback services have sprung up over the last few years, exchanging old cell read more
Electronics
IKEA Plans CFL Phase-Out by 2016
The Swedish retailer announced earlier this month it plans to transition away from compact fluorescent bulbs in favor of complete LED domination by 2016.
Household
New Tire Contains Natural Rubber, Biomass and Plant Fibers
Tires are considered one of the most problematic sources of waste, from toxic tires fires to a mere 36 percent recycle rate. While those problems read more
Automotive
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
AutomotiveSpotlight
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.
