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  • May 23 - Plastic Bag Bill Headed to Senate Floor

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    23 May 2013 | 12:48 pm
    SB 405 (Padilla) passed out of fiscal committee today and will be on the Senate floor for a vote next week. This important bill would ban single-use plastic bags statewide and promote recycled paper and reusables. Passage of this bill would result in huge benefits to California’s economy and environment. It will reduce the tens of millions in plastic bag litter clean up costs that are currently falling on taxpayers, and reduce the risk of ingestion or entanglement posed to wildlife. Today’s vote was an important step, but we have to stay focused as SB 405 heads for a crucial vote on the…

  • More emphasis needed on recycling and reuse of Li-ion batteries

    ScienceDaily: Recycling and Waste News
    22 May 2013 | 11:20 am
    The discovery of potential environmental and human health effects from disposal of millions of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries each year has led scientists to recommend stronger government policies to encourage recovery, recycling and reuse of lithium-ion battery materials.

  • Marijuana waste helps turn pot-eating pigs into tasty pork roast

    Recycling and Environmental News
    20 May 2013 | 4:54 pm
      Pigs are seen at a farm in Indiana OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - With Washington state about to embark on a first-of-its-kind legal market for recreational marijuana, the budding ranks of new cannabis growers face a quandary over what to do with the excess stems, roots and leaves from their plants. Susannah Gross, who owns a five-acre farm north of Seattle, is part of a group experimenting with a solution that seems to make the most of marijuana's appetite-enhancing properties - turning weed waste into pig food.Four pigs whose feed was supplemented with potent plant leavings during…

  • May 24 – Seven Days Until Senate Floor Vote on Bag Bill

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    24 May 2013 | 2:19 pm
    SB 405 (Padilla), a ban on single-use plastic bags in California, has passed out of fiscal committee, but now the big push begins to get it off the Senate floor. We’ve got seven days to get the facts out and send a message to the State Senate: It’s time to Ban the Bag in California. All the lies the Plastics Industry is spreading with their misleading ads and false claims about the environmental benefits of their product can’t stop the momentum that has continued to grow for a statewide ban on bags. 75 California communities have already banned the bag. read more

  • Android apps for video editing

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    David Webster
    22 May 2013 | 11:31 pm
    There are plenty of apps in Android for video editing and this article gives a brief overview of popular Android apps for video editing. Animoto It is a very famous video editing App which allows you to convert still images into a full-flow video by adding visual effects. In the free version of the App, [...]The post Android apps for video editing appeared first on Pacebutler Recycling Blog. Related posts:Android Apps For Journalists In this post we will be telling you some really...Best ‘Live Broadcasting’ Apps For Android Cell Phones This article will tell you some of the best…
 
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  • Marijuana waste helps turn pot-eating pigs into tasty pork roast

    20 May 2013 | 4:54 pm
      Pigs are seen at a farm in Indiana OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - With Washington state about to embark on a first-of-its-kind legal market for recreational marijuana, the budding ranks of new cannabis growers face a quandary over what to do with the excess stems, roots and leaves from their plants. Susannah Gross, who owns a five-acre farm north of Seattle, is part of a group experimenting with a solution that seems to make the most of marijuana's appetite-enhancing properties - turning weed waste into pig food.Four pigs whose feed was supplemented with potent plant leavings during…

  • A Dream of Trees Aglow at Night. replace street lights?

    14 May 2013 | 7:49 am
    Antony Evans, left, and Kyle Taylor show E. coli with jellyfish genes. By ANDREW POLLACK Hoping to give new meaning to the term “natural light,” a small group of biotechnology hobbyists and entrepreneurs has started a project to develop plants that glow, potentially leading the way for trees that can replace electric streetlamps and potted flowers luminous enough to read by.  Peter DaSilva for The New York TimesMr. Taylor, left, is lead scientist of the glowing plant project, and Mr. Evans its manager. The project, which will use a sophisticated form of genetic engineering…

  • Pro-Environment Light Bulb Labeling Turns Off Conservatives, Study Finds

    6 May 2013 | 7:38 am
    When light bulbs are compared side-by-side, some consumers are turned off by labeling that stresses the environmental benefits of efficient choices, a study finds. How many conservatives does it take to change a light bulb? A more intriguing question might be, "How many conservatives can you persuade to switch to energy-efficient light bulbs?" New research suggests that fewer will buy such bulbs when they're labeled as being good for the environment, largely because the issue of carbon emission reductions is so politically polarizing in the United States. "I think we've shown the…

  • America's Real Criminal Element: Lead

    3 May 2013 | 10:47 am
    New research finds Pb is the hidden villain behind violent crime, lower IQs, and even the ADHD epidemic. And fixing the problem is a lot cheaper than doing nothing.  Illustration: Gérard DuBois When Rudy Giuliani ran for mayor of New York City in 1993, he campaigned on a platform of bringing down crime and making the city safe again. It was a comfortable position for a former federal prosecutor with a tough-guy image, but it was more than mere posturing. Since 1960, rape rates had nearly quadrupled, murder had quintupled, and robbery had grown fourteenfold. New Yorkers felt like…

  • The Case Against Species Revival

    29 Mar 2013 | 7:24 am
    Conservation of species still alive should take precedence, the author argues. The spotted owl's habitat is threatened by the logging of old-growth forests—an industry that has lawmakers inquiring about more high-tech measures to save the birds in an effort to justify more deforestation.Photograph by Joel Sartore, National GeographicStuart Pimm Editor's note: Stuart Pimm is the Doris Duke Chair of Conservation Ecology at Duke University, and the 2006 laureate of the Dr. A. H. Heineken Prize for Environmental Sciences awarded by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Check out…
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  • May 24 – Seven Days Until Senate Floor Vote on Bag Bill

    Recycling News
    24 May 2013 | 2:19 pm
    SB 405 (Padilla), a ban on single-use plastic bags in California, has passed out of fiscal committee, but now the big push begins to get it off the Senate floor. We’ve got seven days to get the facts out and send a message to the State Senate: It’s time to Ban the Bag in California. All the lies the Plastics Industry is spreading with their misleading ads and false claims about the environmental benefits of their product can’t stop the momentum that has continued to grow for a statewide ban on bags. 75 California communities have already banned the bag. read more

  • May 24 - Sac City to Consider Bag Ordinance Next Week

    Recycling News
    23 May 2013 | 2:08 pm
    The Capitol City could soon join the 75 California communities covered under ordinances banning single-use plastic bags. The Sac City Law and Leg committee will consider a proposed ordinance when it meets on Tuesday at 3 p.m. According to the Sacramento Press, the ordinance would ban single-use plastic bags at certain stores, and allow stores to charge 10 cents for paper and reusables. Mayor Kevin Johnson supports the proposal. "The economic and environmental costs of single-use plastic bags simply outweigh any short term benefit," he wrote in a letter. "Phasing out single-use…

  • May 23 - Plastic Bag Bill Headed to Senate Floor

    Recycling News
    23 May 2013 | 12:48 pm
    SB 405 (Padilla) passed out of fiscal committee today and will be on the Senate floor for a vote next week. This important bill would ban single-use plastic bags statewide and promote recycled paper and reusables. Passage of this bill would result in huge benefits to California’s economy and environment. It will reduce the tens of millions in plastic bag litter clean up costs that are currently falling on taxpayers, and reduce the risk of ingestion or entanglement posed to wildlife. Today’s vote was an important step, but we have to stay focused as SB 405 heads for a crucial vote on the…

  • May 23 - Mattress Recycling Bill Headed to Senate Floor

    Recycling News
    23 May 2013 | 10:19 am
    California is one step closer to a statewide mattress recycling bill. SB 254 (Hancock and Correa), one of CAW’s priority bills, passed out of fiscal committee today and is headed to the Senate floor for a vote next week. This bill will require mattress manufacturers to develop and implement a statewide recycling program for used mattresses. This bill is good for California’s economy and will create green jobs as most of the material in mattresses is highly recyclable. It will also relieve a huge burden on taxpayers and local governments that are left to deal with and pay for cleanup and…

  • May 22 - HuffPost: Stop Bogging Down Bag Bill

    Recycling News
    22 May 2013 | 3:35 pm
    Add another voice to the cry that keeps getting louder: Ban the Bag in California. Environmental Attorney Lisa Kaas Boyle’s post in today's Huffington Post enumerated the many reasons why single-use plastic bags are a detriment to California’s economy and environment. The costs to taxpayers: •    over $100 million each year in clean up costs; •    over $40 per year per family in additional grocery bill costs. The costs to the environment: •    663 species of wildlife endangered through ingestion or entanglement. The 75 communities that have banned single-use plastic…
 
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  • Android apps for video editing

    David Webster
    22 May 2013 | 11:31 pm
    There are plenty of apps in Android for video editing and this article gives a brief overview of popular Android apps for video editing. Animoto It is a very famous video editing App which allows you to convert still images into a full-flow video by adding visual effects. In the free version of the App, [...]The post Android apps for video editing appeared first on Pacebutler Recycling Blog. Related posts:Android Apps For Journalists In this post we will be telling you some really...Best ‘Live Broadcasting’ Apps For Android Cell Phones This article will tell you some of the best…

  • iPhone camera tips for taking better pictures

    David Webster
    21 May 2013 | 11:39 pm
    Here we will tell you some of the iPhone camera tips for taking better pictures: Who doesn’t like to click? Some do it out of sheer passion while few just like to capture the world around. And thanks to the smartphone era clicking high quality pictures have become ridiculously easy. Clicking on the go is [...]The post iPhone camera tips for taking better pictures appeared first on Pacebutler Recycling Blog. Related posts:How to put bookmark on iPhone home screen Here in this tutorial we will tell you how to...How to Recover Deleted Photos on your iPhone There are basically two methods of…

  • Android apps for Tablet

    David Webster
    20 May 2013 | 11:25 pm
    There are many Android apps designed especially for use in Tablets and this article discusses some of the popular Android apps for tablet. Flilpboard This Android App is like a beautiful magazine which brings to you all the social media and world news together in form of a Flipboard. It has an excellent user-interface which [...]The post Android apps for Tablet appeared first on Pacebutler Recycling Blog. Related posts:Android Tablet Apps for Elderly Here in this post we will tell you some Android...Best Android Phone-Tablet Hybrids In this post we will tell you about best android...Android…

  • Booming of the electronics recycling industry in the United States

    David Webster
    20 May 2013 | 4:22 am
    In this tutorial we will discuss about the booming of the electronics recycling industry in the United States. Over a period of time, a number of researches and reports have concluded that the US electronics recycling market has strengthened substantially and grown enormously during the past decade. According to some surveys conducted during the recent [...]The post Booming of the electronics recycling industry in the United States appeared first on Pacebutler Recycling Blog. Related posts:Regulations governing management of used electronics in United States Here in this post we will tell you…

  • How to get free apps on iPhone

    David Webster
    16 May 2013 | 11:35 pm
    In this tutorial we will tell you how to get free apps on iPhone. Complete procedure is explained below: For getting any paid applications downloaded on your iPhone for free, you will need a jail broken device. As each of the device OS is broken by using unique and different kind of programs. So the [...]The post How to get free apps on iPhone appeared first on Pacebutler Recycling Blog. Related posts:How to put bookmark on iPhone home screen Here in this tutorial we will tell you how to...How to download YouTube videos to Android phone Here in this post we will tell you how to...How to email…
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  • Retailers commit to further cuts in food waste

    17 May 2013 | 3:39 am
    The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has announced that grocery retailers have signed up to challenging new targets for cutting food waste in the supply chain and at home.Under the third phase of the Courtauld Commitment, launched yesterday (Thursday) by the resource efficiency body WRAP, all the major grocery retailers have agreed to work towards three new environmental goals, including a commitment to reduce household food waste by five per cent by 2015 (from a 2012 baseline).The BRC has welcomed the new agreement as a clear demonstration of retailers’ commitment to reducing food waste…

  • Survey: not enough UK firms are recycling their waste

    17 May 2013 | 2:43 am
    Many UK businesses still send their waste and rubbish to landfill and have yet to ‘get the message’ about recycling, a new survey has found.Research by Businesswaste.co.uk revealed that “up to 80%” of firms in the UK had no green or environmental policy in place and many companies did not separate recyclable waste from non-recyclable.Many did not sort plastic, paper and glass waste, the survey also found, and a few were prepared to break the law and fly-tip to cut or remove the cost of handling their waste material.The situation reflected “very badly” upon the UK, said…

  • Does your company breach data protection law?

    10 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    A shocking 87% of small businesses experienced a data breach in the last year, according to the 2013 Information Security Breaches Survey, launched last week by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills in the UK.Unlike large businesses, SMEs tend not to have the resources to have a dedicated Information Control Officer. Therefore, it is even more important to have robust data protection protocols in place so that every employee understands data protection. In effect every individual has to share this responsibility!Over one-third of SMEs in the UK do not have any protocols in place…

  • Charity asks for more donations of surplus food from supermarkets

    3 May 2013 | 5:09 am
    Supermarkets and other food suppliers have been urged donate more of their surplus produce to help feed the poor and homeless.More than 43,000 people are being fed at homeless shelters, soup kitchens and community centres every day, with food distribution centres struggling to cope with demand, a leading charity has said.FareShare, which redistributes surplus donated by the food industry, has seen the largest increase in demand in its 18-year history and now supplies more than 910 charities. “Last year we fed more people than ever before, but we know the demand for our services is…

  • Salford City Council launches food waste scheme

    24 Apr 2013 | 1:00 am
    Salford City Council (SCC) has begun a new weekly food waste collection scheme as part of a recycling overhaul, to help increase recycling rates and ‘reduce the costs of sending waste to landfill’. This comes after SCC’s plans to invest in improved food recycling facilities for all Salford residents were approved in 2010.Weekly CollectionsUnder the new scheme, residents are being asked to deposit their food waste into pink-lidded garden waste bins, which were delivered in March, or 23-litre external food caddies if they do not have a pink-lidded bin. Salford residents have been…
 
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  • 5 Reasons Why: Asset Recovery/ITAD Partner VS Surplus Auction

    Mike Wilkerson
    23 May 2013 | 8:29 am
    From Patrick Mann: ITAD Sales, EPC, Inc. I’ve lived in Texas my whole life, and if there’s one thing that’s even BIGGER than Texas, it’s the auction industry. When they start doing reality TV programs about things – well -it’s huge. What’s missing though, especially when it comes to business, your data, and the gear you’re trying to find a purpose for (especially when your company is done with it), is some common sense that should be the overriding factor when your company’s reputation and future business influence are concerned. Recently…

  • What Value Does Your Company Place on Their Customer’s Privacy and Livelihood?

    Mike Wilkerson
    12 Mar 2013 | 7:00 am
    From Eric Levy: ITAD Sales, EPC, Inc. EPC, Inc, now in its 30th year of business, continues to be a centerpiece of information in regard to Data Security. We have been offering companies of all sizes options that ensure compliance with specific industry standards to help protect a company’s reputation and information. A recent article from DataBreaches.Net shows just how important it is to be compliant. “Nearly 1 in 4 data breach letter recipients became a victim of identity fraud, with breaches involving Social Security numbers to be the most damaging.” This is a staggering…

  • Shutting Down or Moving? How to Choose the Right Asset Disposition and Remarketing Partner

    Mike Wilkerson
    7 Mar 2013 | 7:15 am
    From Patrick Mann: ITAD Sales, EPC, Inc. Whether you’re a property manager, an IT or data center manager, a lessor, or a liquidation manager, when your company charges you with disposition of physical IT assets, there’s little room for error. Because of the unplanned and chaotic nature of the situations that call for IT asset disposition, you’re often up against a hard deadline and a shifting, disorganized environment. When disposing of IT assets in these situations, your task is to mitigate the risk to your organization and get the job done quickly. Common situations that call for…

  • Interesting New Numbers on Data Breaches – The Numbers Will Stack Up Against YOUR Company

    Mike Wilkerson
    6 Mar 2013 | 8:18 am
    From Eric Levy: ITAD Sales, EPC, Inc. EPC, Inc, now in it’s 30th year of business, continues to be a centerpiece of information in regard to Data Security. We have been offering companies of all sizes options that ensure compliance with specific industry standards to help protect companies reputation and information. A recent article from DataBreaches.Net shows just how important it is to be compliant. “Nearly 1 in 4 data breach letter recipients became a victim of identity fraud, with breaches involving Social Security numbers to be the most damaging.” This is a staggering number and…

  • How Many Hurdles are In Between a Thief and Your Phone’s Data?

    Mike Wilkerson
    28 Feb 2013 | 8:43 am
    Let’s face it: If you can rember 5 phone numbers of even your family members in today’s time (unless it’s part of a jingle), you are on the cusp of being an informational genius at this point. Today, we as technology-addicted humans put in not just phone numbers, but intimate family-based information, account numbers to insurance and bill-paying outlets of all kinds and most importantly: PASSWORDS to the stuff that helps you and/or your company make money. But what are you doing to protect that literal electronic treasure trove you have on your phone? A recent article over…
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  • Meet Air Cycle at A&WMA Conference in June

    24 May 2013 | 8:56 am
    The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) 106th Annual Conference & Exhibition is coming up soon! The conference will take place June 25-28 right in Air Cycle's backyard at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL.Come and meet the Air Cycle team and see product demonstrations at the Air Cycle booth (#914) during the exhibition!Exhibition schedule:Tuesday, June 25 | 10:30 am–5:00 pmWednesday, June 26 | 9:30 am–6:30 pmThursday, June 27 | 9:30 am–12:00 pmRead full information »

  • It's Not Too Late to Go Green!

    10 May 2013 | 7:40 am
    April has been called the cruellest month, but here at Air Cycle we like to think of it as the greenest month! Both Arbor Day (last Friday in April) and Earth Day (April 22) occur in April, resulting in a flurry of green activity.But even if you missed these occasions, it's not too late to take your next step toward a greener future! It could be starting a waste recycling program, switching to an eco-friendly cleaning and sanitizing solution, or scheduling a green audit of your facility. Whatever that next step is, it's never too late to go a little greener!Browse recycling solutions »

  • Free Webinar: New OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

    9 Apr 2013 | 3:47 pm
    Last year, the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) enacted a new Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). According to OSHA, the update to the HCS "provides a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets." The update brings the HCS from a "right to know" into a "right to understand" paradigm and is estimated to affect 40 million US workers.The initial compliance deadline for training workers on the revised HCS rule is in December of 2013. Do you have all the knowledge you need about the new rule…

  • New Pennsylvania E-Waste Law Starts Jan. 24

    17 Jan 2013 | 7:06 am
    Beginning January 24, 2013 a new law in Pennsylvania will go into effect that prohibits the disposal of most electronic wastes in landfills through the normal trash system, according to this article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Instead, electronics covered by the law will need to be recycled.Devices covered by the new law, called the Covered Device Recycling Act, include spent televisions, desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, accessories such as printers, and tablet computers such as iPads or Kindles.Read more »

  • Free AS&HF Lamp Recycling Webinar Next Week

    9 Jan 2013 | 6:52 am
    Air Cycle has partnered with American School & Hospital Facility, a magazine dedicated to enabling the efficient, economic, and green operation of facilities, to produce a webinar about lamp recycling.The free webinar, entitled "Recycling Fluorescent Lamps: Why, How, and What Happens If You Don’t!" will be broadcast on Thursday, January 17 of 2013 and feature Tom Griffin, a 12-year veteran of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and an expert on lamp recycling.Date: Thursday, Jan. 17Time: 1:00-2:00 PM ESTRegister now »
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  • UK: Tesco's war on food waste

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    23 May 2013 | 4:51 am
    Dr Richard Swannell, director of Wrap, welcomed Tesco's pledge. "We will work with them to [tackle food waste] through the Courtauld Commitment and Love Food Hate Waste. Food waste is a global issue, both in what is wasted and securing resource for future demand," he said. "Supermarkets and big brands are uniquely placed to help reduce food waste across the whole food cycle from manufacturing and sales through to assisting consumers to make the most of the food they've bought." From The Telegraphgooglee248739a1f383208.html

  • France: The straw bale urinal that makes compost from 'liquid gold'

    waster
    20 May 2013 | 5:36 am
    French design studio Faltazi has developed a plug-in funnel to upcycle urine and bring an eco message to summer festivals. "Are you used to going for a number one in the back of your garden?" asks French design studio Faltazi. "Do not waste this valuable golden fluid by sprinkling on inappropriate surfaces!" Their solution to the problem of peeing al fresco is l'Uritonnoir, a hybrid of a urinal ("urinoir" in French) and a funnel ("entonnoir") that plugs into a straw bale to make your very own urine upcycling factory. As the bale is filled with your "liquid gold", the nitrogen in the urine…

  • London; Community goods exchange event

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    14 May 2013 | 7:10 am
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  • Europe - EU slammed over waste prevention commitment

    waster
    20 Feb 2013 | 4:48 am
    The European Commission has been criticised for failing to implement higher targets and new policy measures to encourage the reuse of materials and reduction of wasteful consumption. In a report released by Friends of the Earth, the NGO claims the Commission is contradicting its recycling targets by pursuing a trade liberalisation approach, seeking greater access to developing countries' resource markets. In addition, FOE said the Commission's 2011 Roadmap to a Resource-Efficient Europe lacks robust and reliable solutions focused on reducing consumption, and that the cultivation of biomass…

  • London: UK's 1st building to be made entirely from waste

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    13 Feb 2013 | 6:53 am
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  • Baby Doll Booties and Hats

    Cindy
    18 May 2013 | 2:25 pm
    I have been crocheting some baby doll booties and hats for Molly’s Babies. Molly’s Babies is in need of baby doll clothes and blankets for their dolls that they give away to children in need. When I asked about the sizes they needed for their dolls, I was told just to crochet newborn baby sized items. So I used my crocheted cuffed baby booties pattern to make the booties. I used sport and fingering yarn to crochet the booties following the pattern exactly to make the off-white and blue booties below. As you can see, the booties are different sizes but I figure that they have many…

  • Red White and Blue Striped Plarn Tote

    Cindy
    10 May 2013 | 11:44 am
    I have tons of white plastic bags as many people do. Most people that craft with recycled plastic bags find it difficult to find pretty colorful bags. You can usually find a few unique colors but it’s almost impossible to find enough bags to crochet a complete tote bag. So I’m always on the quest to find new ways to embellish my white tote bags. Here is my latest crocheted recycled plastic bag. It’s a red, white and blue striped reusable tote bag. It uses around 30 white retail bags and only about 3 blue plastic bags and 3 red newspaper bags. As you can see, just a few…

  • Crafting with Plastic Bags

    Cindy
    3 May 2013 | 8:40 pm
    It has been over six years now since I started this recycled bags blog. When I first started out I wanted to share the idea of using plastic bags for craft projects. I wanted to promote the reuse and repurposing of plastic for useful items. Over the years, I have crocheted tote bags, rugs, scrubbies, purses, baby bibs, soap dishes, coasters, baskets, gift bags, water bottle holders and much more using recycled plastic. You can find all of my crochet free plastic bag patterns here at my site. Over the years I have shared all my patterns free so that everyone could enjoy crafting with recycled…

  • Crocheted Plarn Soap Dish

    Cindy
    28 Apr 2013 | 10:13 am
    I have been asked to crochet a recycled plastic soap dish holder so this is up I came up with. I crocheted this soap dish using about three recycled plastic bags so it’s a great project if you only have a few bags in a special color. It’s just the right size if you have a large square bar of soap. Here is my plarn soap dish with a scrubbie also crocheted from recycled plastic bags. Here is a plarn soap dish pictured with a oval bar of soap along with a crocheted dishcloth to match. Here is one other crocheted soap dish with white plastic retail bags along with a scrubbie added…

  • Crocodile Stitch Oven Mitt

    Cindy
    13 Apr 2013 | 9:46 am
    I created this oven mitt by crocheting the crocodile stitch in the round. Working the crocodile stitch in the round is so much easier than making two panels to join together. While the oven mitt is very thick with the crocodile scales, I did line it just to be sure that a person’s hand was protected. I have the free crochet pattern written below for the crocodile stitch oven mitt. If you haven’t tried working the crocodile scales yet in the round, I think you will enjoy crocheting this pattern. Please read the complete pattern through before beginning and adjust the opening should…
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  • Tagging along with Hadleigh HWRC to the Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management

    17 May 2013 | 5:05 am
    The team from Hadeigh's HWRC, FCC Environment & Suffolk County Council with BBC's Susanna Reid Yesterday, I had the real pleasure of tagging along with the Suffolk's Household Waste Recycling Centre team to LetsRecycle.com's Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management.  The awards, now in their 10th year, and presented by the BBC's Susanna Reid, were held at the Landmark Hotel, London, a beautiful setting to mark the successes and excellence of the recycling and waste management industry, the kind of things that go on behind the scenes that help the UK recycle more and…

  • Please vote for The Rubbish Diet in celebration of reaching the Brilliance in Blogging shortlist. #BiBs

    24 Apr 2013 | 9:44 am
    Click the BiB badge to vote. I am absolutely chuffed to bits to hear the news that The Rubbish Diet has been shortlisted in this year's Brilliance in Blogging Awards, organised by BritMums, and especially so because it's been included in the Commentary category. This category features blogs that highlight causes, either through raising awareness or funds, and which are a force for positive change. Topics might be global, local or personal. Whatever the cause, the bloggers shortlisted in this category have been chosen for doing more than their bit, and helping others get involved too.  So…

  • The new Rubbish Diet Challenge website is now LIVE!

    12 Apr 2013 | 6:38 am
    After much hard work from a dedicated team, the Rubbish Diet Challenge website is now live and kicking and ready as an online toolkit for anyone who wants to take the 8 week challenge to slim their bin!  You'll find all you need, including an overview of how it works, some great diagrams and a sign-up form.  Once signed up, you'll receive a series of weekly tips, introducing different themes over the eight weeks. So if you've been itching to take up the challenge but haven't got around to starting it yet,  there's no better time.  Do pop over to the new website and have a…

  • The calm before the great excitement!

    7 Apr 2013 | 3:11 am
    Taking a brief Easter break before the big stuff happens! Regular readers of the Rubbish Diet will probably recognise that nervous grin by now.  It's the one that says 'oh heck, it's too late now, it's happening and there's no going back now'.  A bit like this one, taken in January 2008, when I signed up to St Edmundsbury's Zero Waste Week, agreed to become their community champion, panicked and then set up this blog. Yes, this old blog, with just me and my bin!  Then you and your bins.... It really has been fun and I am truly grateful for everyone who has followed and…

  • In Norfolk? Fancy going Gleaning?

    28 Mar 2013 | 6:05 am
    Recently, Martin Bowman from Feeding5K (one of my fellow finalists in the Nesta Waste Reduction Challenge) got in touch to invite me to join their next Gleaning Day in Norfolk,  which is taking place at the beginning of April.  Sadly, I can't make it but I think the idea is so fab I wanted to extend the invitation out to anyone else who may be available locally.  Martin explains more in detail below: Gleaning day coming up on Saturday 6th April On Saturday 6th April, the Gleaning Network will be heading down to a farm in Norfolk to harvest tonnes of parsnips and save them from…
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  • Footprint Friday: Green Buildings

    Steve Auger
    10 May 2013 | 1:56 am
    Green buildings tend to be designed to make use of resources more proficiently than traditional buildings that are merely created to meet industry standards.  They are highly desired in the construction industry because of their obvious sustainable benefits.  [More]

  • Solar Sunday: Saving Our Troops

    Steve Auger
    5 May 2013 | 5:01 am
    The green movement is about to take over the Defense Department, and while saving the Earth is obviously important, the government has other things on their mind when it comes to these initiatives. Officials see green technology as a way to help protect the troops while saving money at the same time. Essentially, it’s a win-win situation for all involved. [more]

  • Student Saturday: Indiana State

    Steve Auger
    27 Apr 2013 | 5:01 am
    In 2012, The Princeton Review distributed a 50-question survey to administrators at a number of colleges. From the data they compiled, The Princeton Review put together a list of the 322 most eco-friendly colleges in North America. Among other things, they examined the campus infrastructure and the type of classes available to students. [More]

  • Footprint Friday: Earth First

    Steve Auger
    26 Apr 2013 | 5:01 am
    For many people, the arrival of spring also means the beginning of a new gardening season. Getting outside and working with your plants may help you feel closer to nature, but there is more you could be doing to help the Earth.  [More]

  • Motor Monday: Lawn Mowers

    Steve Auger
    1 Apr 2013 | 3:26 pm
    Spring has arrived and there are many lawns to be mown. For most Americans, this also means there are skies to be polluted and an excess of water to be sprinkled. With one simple change, homeowners can make a significant difference to the environment. Toss out your power mower and eliminate reliance on fuel with these ecological lawn mowers. [more]
 
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  • Scrap Metal News Update – Japan H2 Prices Continue To Fall

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    25 May 2013 | 9:41 am
    May 25 2013 - As reported by YIEH – Japan’s H2 scrap average prices have fallen for 6 consecutive weeks. The average prices of Japanese H2 scrap in Kanto, Central and Kansai... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Lot of 50 Tons Steel, Iron, Guiderails – Voorheesville, New York Ends May 22

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    21 May 2013 | 7:37 am
    May 21 2013 New York State Department of Transportation Voorheesville, New York This lot consists of approximately 50 tons of scrap metal containing guide rail, signs and other... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Copper Wire Strippers – New Website for Wire Stripper Supplies

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    8 May 2013 | 5:36 pm
    May 8 2013 – just received this press release from Wire Stripper Supplies ltd We’ve launched our new website this week, we hope you like it. We’ve spent a lot of time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Scrap metal recycling – Scrap metal buyer Bayou Cane LA

    David Tene
    23 May 2013 | 6:43 pm
    We provide nationwide scrap metal recycling, we service many cities nationwide including scrap metal recycling in Bayou Cane LA Let our local scrap metal buyers help you recycle your scrap metal: Wanted: Your scrap metal such as: Scrap Aluminum, Scrap Brass, Scrap Copper, Scrap Stainless Steel, Scrap Iron & Metal We provide same day payment terms & our scrap metal prices LAe better than most other scrap yLAds, If you have a scrap metal recycling project that has high demands than we LAe the company for you; wLAehouse, boneyLAd, plant clean up & scrap metal recycling & hauling…

  • Recycling at Home

    salvagewarehouse
    23 May 2013 | 6:30 pm
    At the Salvage Warehouse, we’re not only focused on reusing and reselling quality building and construction materials to our customers, but we’re also passionate about educating the wider community on the importance of reducing our waste. We believe every individual must do their own bit – and this begins at home. Recycling at home is something that every individual and household can participate with, and there are a range of benefits we can achieve from recycling at home. Recycling at home:  Directs waste away from landfill, reducing the impact on valuable natural habitats Saves our…

  • Box To Book - Part 2

    paulineking2013
    23 May 2013 | 6:22 pm
    I haven’t spent as much time on my recycling project as planned…… we are experienc

  • Calf's Head en Tortue

    martng
    23 May 2013 | 5:44 pm
    In came across these bags in the alley adjacent to Parc. In the back was some original art I took an interest in. It looks to be signed by a Bobby Atkinson. A woman by the same name published a book of watercolour scenes of Montreal and Quebec in 1970 in the same style as the one I found. Also, the signature in this signed copy of her book looks like a match. It’s a really well done piece. I took it out of it’s busted frame and brought it home. A box of circuit breakers I came across on St Urbain. I brought them home but I have no real plan for them. If anyone has an interest in…

  • It's Getting Hot in Here!

    producthoochie
    23 May 2013 | 5:39 pm
    “Hot town, summer in the city/ Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty/Been down, isn’t it a pity/Doesn’t seem to be a shadow in the city…” ~The Lovin’Spoonful It’s that time of year again. New York has started to sweat and have BO. As much as NYC has seasons, we also have humid, warm weather. Most of the summer is just sticky. You literally peel your clothes off, even after a short jaunt. It’s awful. The thing is… my hair and skin look better than usual in the warmer months. Weird, I know, but I have found that I can look fabulous with my usual (lack of)…
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  • Recycling Profile: El Paso, TX

    1-800-RECYCLING
    24 May 2013 | 11:30 am
    Background El Paso, TX’s (pop. 649,121) recycling motto is, “Know What to Throw – Recycle Right,” and it is easy to see why the city has become so motivated to do so. El Paso’s curbside recycling program, which utilizes a single-stream blue roll cart that was implemented in 2007, accepts an incredible amount of items, even considering that the city does not take glass items at the curb. Still, the citywide waste diversion rate hovers around 20%, leaving much room to improve. Materials recycled Paper Including newspapers and advertising inserts, junk/advertising mail…

  • Go Green Carpet Recycling’s Tommy Senn: Recycling Old Carpet is Easy

    1-800-RECYCLING
    23 May 2013 | 4:01 pm
    Go Green Carpet Recycling, Inc. started recycling carpet and padding in the Chicagoland area back in 2011 with only two warehouse employees. Fast-forward to today, and now we currently run two to three shifts five days a week with a total of 20 full-time employees. Our process is simple: We collect both residential and commercial carpeting from our customers, which include both carpet retailers and local municipalities. We then analyze the carpet to determine what type of carpet it is. The carpet is then baled and sent to our processing facilities. Once there, the carpet is put through our…

  • C&D Recycling: Cardboard

    Taz Loomans
    22 May 2013 | 2:40 pm
    The Chinese first invented paperboard, or cardboard, more than 400 years ago. The first cardboard box was produced in England in 1817. Corrugated cardboard debuted not long after in the 1850s. Because corrugated cardboard is much sturdier than plain paperboard, it became the go-to packaging for shipping products, much like it still is today. According to the Corrugated Packaging Alliance, cardboard is the single most recycled packaging material today. Cardboard composition There are essentially two types of cardboard: paperboard and corrugated. Paperboard can be made by pasting layers of…

  • Transform Everyday Dwellings with Kanga Room Systems

    Allyson Koerner
    21 May 2013 | 3:30 pm
    The home office. The pool house. The guest house. The shed. The art space. These everyday spaces are changing, for the better, thanks to Kanga Room Systems. Kanga, based in Austin, TX, is a premier designer and manufacturer that provides build-it-yourself prefabricated wood kits for outdoor rooms and other structures. If you are not comfortable with do-it-yourself assembly, Kanga will do it for you with its premium installation services. Kanga customers can choose from cabins, sheds, studios, add-on rooms, storage and playhouses and/or playrooms for kids. These are perfect for homes, ranches,…

  • Modern-Shed: The Earth-Friendly Backyard Space

    Wendy Gabriel
    20 May 2013 | 4:17 pm
    Photo via modern-shed.com. I have a dream to have a space of my own. This dream space would contain all my art supplies and my writing supplies, and when I put something away, it would be in that same spot when I returned. I confess, I don’t believe this dream will come true anytime soon, because my family has chosen to live in a very cozy (i.e., tiny) home and there isn’t any extra space for a dedicated art/writing studio. But, I recently I found the space of my dreams, Modern-Shed. Now I’m thinking outside the house. Not only can Modern-Shed make my dream space a reality, but the…
 
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  • Special Ralph Lauren Porsche

    admin
    9 May 2013 | 1:00 pm
    What do you buy for the car collector who has everything? Apparently, an RUF CTR-3. Ralph Lauren, the fashion mogul and vintage-car collector, recently took delivery of an RUF CTR-3, according to people familiar with the deal. Lauren was snapped by the car-parazzi taking it for a spin recently in the Hamptons. A spokesman for Lauren declined comment. For super-rich car collectors, the RUF is one of those cult brands with a storied past and a reputation for high performance. Germany-based RUF Automobile has modified Porsches for 50 years, pimping them out with a super-charged flat-six cylinder…

  • New ‘Smarter’ GPS

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    4 Apr 2013 | 11:45 am
    Like Dustin Hoffman’s Rain Man, today’s GPS navigation systems are founts of detailed data that can sometimes be maddeningly challenging in the real world. Unlike that movie’s eponymous character, however, GPS navigation systems will soon get much smarter about applying their encyclopedic knowledge. The problem is that while most of today’s navigation systems know where the roads are and what points of interest are nearby, they don’t know how to apply that information to the driver’s current situation, said Thilo Koslowski, automotive analyst for industry researcher Gartner, Inc.

  • Cool Muscle Car Stamps to be Released

    admin
    6 Mar 2013 | 12:23 pm
    It’s been 15 years, and I still won’t forgive the U.S. Postal Service for destroying my 50th anniversary issue of Road & Track magazine. That thick, limited-edition copy arrived torn, taped and battered with a little yellow note on the cover stamped “Damaged in handling in the Postal Service.” If I had been dead, I might not have noticed. But the Postal Service does like cars, and for that, I can at least give my mailman a nod. Starting Friday, the latest stamps from the series “America on the Move” feature five muscle cars from the late ’60s and…

  • Luxury Cars Now Downsizing

    admin
    4 Feb 2013 | 8:00 am
    For those attending the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month, Mercedes-Benz has rolled out an all-new version of its big E-Class line-up. But for reporters who came into the Motor City early for the show’s media preview, Mercedes offered a sneak peek at the new CLA model it will formally introduce later this year. Sharing a similar silhouette with the current CLS coupe-like sedan, the CLA will be the smallest model the German maker has ever sold in the United States, representing a significant shift not only for Mercedes but for the rest of the luxury car market.

  • Family Sedans Test Safer than Luxury Models

    admin
    2 Jan 2013 | 9:55 am
    Only two of 18 mid-size family cars earned “good” ratings in the new frontal crash test by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, and one of those will soon be leaving the market. The 2013 Honda Accord and Suzuki Kizashi were the only mainstream mid-size sedans to earn good ratings, with the IIHS rating another 11 models as “acceptable.” Read the full article here.
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  • Infographic: Carbon Offsets Help Bring the World Back to Zero

    RecycleScene
    23 May 2013 | 10:05 am
    The infographic below comes to us from Keith Patterson, a freelance writer, designer, and sustainability enthusiast. If you have never used a carbon calculator, now’s a good time to give it a try! After you peruse this infographic about carbon emissions, there are several online tools which allow you to see how your actions (or inaction) affect the world in which we all live. One such tool is the carbon calculator by the Nature Conservancy which is free and only takes a few minutes. Included is a series of easy-to-answer questions about where you live, how often you drive or travel by…

  • Home Remodel Recycling Lessons from a Demolition Contractor

    RecycleScene
    21 May 2013 | 12:13 pm
    Below is a guest post provided by Elder Demolition, a fully licensed and insured commercial and industrial demolition company located in Portland, Oregon, with certifications for hazardous waste handling as well as broad experience with LEED-certified green demolitions. The number 40 is significant to a demolition contractor because it represents the percentage of waste in landfills that comes from construction and demolition debris. With eco-friendly solutions becoming the norm in home building and design, it makes sense to recycle what you don’t need and reuse what you can as much as…

  • Product Review: Recycled Scented Pens

    Jen
    16 May 2013 | 6:57 pm
    Smens: They’re scented pens, and we’ve tried out a set for the last couple weeks and are here to tell you what we think about them. Smens are made by the The Smencil Company, whose wonderful original Smencils we’ve talked about before, so this seemed like the logical step. We were given a set of Smens for free from Uncommon Goods in exchange for an honest review. Even though we’re usually busy typing away at a keyboard, there’s still the snail mail card that needs to be sent or journal entry to be made, so these pens fit the bill. Overall, they are pretty festive…

  • Green Relocation: Make Cash from Trash

    RecycleScene
    14 May 2013 | 3:35 pm
    Below is a guest post by James Harrison, who works as relocation consultant. He regularly contributes write ups to business websites and blogs, with most of his writings based on tips for small business setups and eco-friendly moves. In his free time he plays sports mainly soccer and chess and is also passionate about reading fiction and traveling. Recycle waste and use it to your advantage when you relocate. We often fail to realize the environmental impact of most of our activities. You could be surprised to know that even a regular relocation process can emit so many pollutants and lead to…

  • 5 Recycled Vases for Any Occasion

    RecycleScene
    9 May 2013 | 7:32 pm
    When you think of a flower vase, you probably think of a shapely one made from glass. It’s true that most vases are made out of glass, but there are other cool recycled materials they are made out of too. It’s good to purchase items made from recycled materials because this saves a lot more energy than making new stuff from scratch. If you need a handy vase to hold flowers received for Mother’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, graduation, or any occasion, look no further. We’ll be featuring vases made not only from recycled glass, but also magazines and old fire…
 
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