Environment
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Cleaning Up the Community: The Impact of Dumpster Rental on Neighborhood Cleanliness
Clean, well-maintained neighborhoods are the backbone of thriving communities. Learn about the impact of "dumpster days" and how dumpster rentals can improve neighborhood cleanliness and fostering community unity.
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Plastic Recycling 101: Everything You Need to Know
Learn everything you need to know about plastic recycling to ensure that your recycling efforts don't go to waste.
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Cities Going Green: Indianapolis, IN [Infographic]
As the state capital and second-largest city in the Midwest, Indianapolis has taken the bull by the horns in trying to turn things around to become eco-friendly.
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What Does the World's Most Sustainable City Look Like?
Masdar City, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is still in the early stages of being developed, but several buildings are fully operational, including the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.
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America's Greenest Cities: Houston [Infographic]
Learn how Houston, TX has implemented new ways to "go green" to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
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USPS Expands Free E-Waste Recycling for Consumers
Learn all about USPS's new partnership with MaxBack that makes it easy for consumers to get rid of old electronic devices in an eco-friendly way.
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Tiny Homes Built from 99% Salvaged Materials
A Texas-based building company may have a solution to the problem of scarce building materials: Tiny homes made from up to 99% salvaged building materials right down to the nails.
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Shingle Recycling Infographic - How it goes from the Roof to the Road
Learn about the many benefits of recycling your old roofing shingles and how doing so not only minimizes landfill waste but helps to build our roads, as well!
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Complete Guide to Composting Your Trash
Find out why composting is a great way to start living a greener lifestyle and how it benefits the environment without taking much extra work. Discover everything you need to know in order to get started composting your trash and yard waste.
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The Future of World Wide Waste Output is Horrifying
Researchers estimate the worldwide waste output in 2100 to be three times that of today. If things don't change this century, we could all be literally living in a pool of trash decades from now.
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Eco-Friendly Company Saves 2.5 Billion lbs. of Wood and Plastic Scrap from Landfills
Learn how one eco-friendly manufacturer of composite decking/railing materials saved over 2.5 billion lbs. of wood/plastic scrap from landfills and turned a profit from recyclables.
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The World's First Robotic Recycling System
Read about how Baetsen Recycling is set to install the world's first robotic recycling system at its Netherlands-based recycling facility.
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“Eco-Flippers” Make Old Homes Energy Efficient
Learn about the new house flipping trend called eco-flipping, which aims to make the house flipping process more eco-friendly.
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Don't Throw That Away! Guide to Eco-Friendly Waste Disposal
Here’s a quick rundown of several of the most common items prohibited by dumpster rental companies and how to properly dispose of them.
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Top 10 Cities for Green Homes in America
A list of the 10 cities in America for green homes has been released. A green home is one with eco-friendly features, such as Energy Star appliances, low-flow faucets and more.