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Wasteful Operating Rooms Going Green

I bet you didn’t know that health care facilities are the second leading contributors of waste in the United States. They produce more than 4 billion pounds of waste annually. And, operating rooms account for most of it.

2011/03/29

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Free Cycle.org

What started as a local phenomenon in Tuscon, Arizona two years ago, FreeCycle.org has grown to nationwide fame as the site to check if you want to find, or get rid of something for nothing.

2011/01/28

New Appliance Recycling Laws In NJ

Come the new year, New Jersey residents will face new recycling rules for some major appliances in their homes.

2010/12/30

Del. Christmas Tree Recycling

DOVER, Del. (AP) – Delaware residents can recycle their Christmas trees at five locations around the state. Locations in New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County will accept trees that have had ornaments and […]

2010/12/28

(Sample of Philadelphia Recycling Rewards sticker used on curbside recycling containers.)

Philadelphia Working To Pump Up Its Recycling Rewards Program

Today is “America Recycles Day,” and here in Philadelphia activists are looking for a few good volunteers — to boost participation in a city-run recycling program.

2010/11/15