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What are the Best Trading Websites?
Why does the recycling symbol have three chasing arrows? Each arrow represents one step in the three step process that completes the recycling loop. The first arrow is the collection…
Lean and Green: 2011 Plan for Waste Reduction
Did you know that the average American throws out 550 pounds of paper, 318 pounds of food, and 90 pounds of glass per year? About 80 percent of that garbage…
Baby Steps for Going Green – 3 Simple Ways to get Started Today
Everywhere you look these days people are going green. From simple everyday people to politicians and movie stars, there is a huge movement to take realistic steps to conserve energy…
Top 5 things you should Recycle in your Home
The awareness of recycling and its importance to the environment is increasing. It is integral to many people’s daily lives now when compared to 5 years ago. The UK Government…
How long does it really take a plastic grocery bag to degrade?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard conflicting reports regarding how long it really takes for a plastic grocery bag to decompose. Can you set…
How to recycle plastic sandwich bags and wrap
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Where do you recycle plastic stuff like sandwich bags, Saran wrap and plastic grocery store wrappers? Can they just go…