Post Offices in the US Take Your Old Electronics, Give You Cash

Post Offices in the US Take Your Old Electronics, Give You Cash

This recycling program deals with old cameras, cellphones, other gizmos

Funky Chair Made from Radiator Parts Bags People's Choice Award

Funky Chair Made from Radiator Parts Bags People's Choice Award

The innovative piece of furniture was highly appreciated at this year's Seattle Design Jam

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 25th, 2012
Specialty Metals Must Be Recycled, Argue Yale Researchers

Specialty Metals Must Be Recycled, Argue Yale Researchers

Social behavior and existing technologies presently stand in the way of this

Spotlight: Artist Teaches Trash to Make Music, Move to the Beat – Video

Spotlight: Artist Teaches Trash to Make Music, Move to the Beat – Video

This kinetic sound installation breathes new life into the concept of recycling

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 19th, 2012
Sweden Does Not Produce Enough Trash, Needs to Buy More

Sweden Does Not Produce Enough Trash, Needs to Buy More

The country needs this resource to heat water, homes and businesses

Spotlight: New ATM Takes In Your Old Phone, Gives Back Cash or Store Credit

Spotlight: New ATM Takes In Your Old Phone, Gives Back Cash or Store Credit

The initiative is meant to promote recycling in the electronics industry

Spotlight: Man Lives Inside an Old Boeing 727

Spotlight: Man Lives Inside an Old Boeing 727

Aircraft made perfect homes for those who appreciate their design

Russian Woman Makes Stunning Designs from Recycled Bottle Caps

Russian Woman Makes Stunning Designs from Recycled Bottle Caps

Her entire home is covered in colorful mosaic patterns

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 14th, 2012
GM Turns Leftover Auto Materials Into Coats and Sleeping Bags for the Homeless

GM Turns Leftover Auto Materials Into Coats and Sleeping Bags for the Homeless

The company takes the idea of sustainability in the automotive industry to a new level

Spotlight: Designer Turns Baked Bread Into Fully Functional Gadgets

Spotlight: Designer Turns Baked Bread Into Fully Functional Gadgets

The only downside is that these electronic goodies have a relatively short life-span

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 13th, 2012
Brits Throw Away Textile Waste Worth Millions of Pounds on a Yearly Basis

Brits Throw Away Textile Waste Worth Millions of Pounds on a Yearly Basis

New report asks that this country starts paying more attention to its old clothes

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 13th, 2012
Website for Buying and Selling Used Oil Expected to Be Launched This October

Website for Buying and Selling Used Oil Expected to Be Launched This October

StayGreen Oil is meant to support recycling campaigns throughout the world

Virgin Atlantic Turns 4 Million Plastic Bottles Into Amenity Kits

Virgin Atlantic Turns 4 Million Plastic Bottles Into Amenity Kits

These green kits will be made available to Upper Class and Premium Economy passengers

Honda and Mitsubishi Materials Team Up to Recover Rare Earth Magnets

Honda and Mitsubishi Materials Team Up to Recover Rare Earth Magnets

The end goal is to make sure hybrids also enter recycling programs

Entrepreneur Makes Clothes, Dishware from Chicken Leftovers

Entrepreneur Makes Clothes, Dishware from Chicken Leftovers

What doesn’t get eaten need not get wasted, argues this designer

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 4th, 2012
Spain Now Accused of Not Properly Managing Its E-Waste

Spain Now Accused of Not Properly Managing Its E-Waste

More than 75% of the electronic waste here evades recycling

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 3rd, 2012
Leader in Natural Personal Care Products Launches New Recycling Program

Leader in Natural Personal Care Products Launches New Recycling Program

Toothpaste tubes, deodorant containers, soap wrappers and the like are to get a new life

 
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