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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Father and daughters sorting through plastic to place into recycling bin

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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Indianapolis is going green

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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Masdar City sustainable design

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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Houston, TX is a going green

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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E-waste recycling from the USPS and MaxBack

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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recycled tiny homes

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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how roofing shingles can be recycled and turned into asphalt

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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Composting is great for the environment

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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Landfill

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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Trex turns plastic into composite decking

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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Zen Robotics Recycling Robot System

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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Couple looking at tablet checking house energy efficiency

“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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old tires

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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Map of top 10 cities with green homes in the U.S.

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.

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