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Solar Waste Recycling: Can the Industry Stay Green?
This story was written by Erica Gies with editing by by the SF Public Press and community-supported funding provided by Spot.us. Clean-tech firms seek to reuse a variety of rare, potentially toxic materials. New businesses emerge as manufacturers prepare for modules’ end of life. In recent years the electronics industry has gained notoriety for creating [...]
Dell Cuts 18 Million Pounds Out of Packaging Loop Since 2008
It’s no real secret that computing and electronics giant, Dell, has established itself as a company with a strong green gene — and that focus on sustainability extends to making advancements in materials and packaging.
Chicago Cubs Win with New Recycling Program at Wrigley Field
In my first visit to Chicago’s Wrigley Field a few years back I was struck by both the friendliness of the Cubs fans and the enthusiasm with which they drank beer — although the two might be one in the same. Now, instead of all those plastic cups ending up in the landfill, a good [...]
Iowa Plant Now Making Ethanol from Old Cardboard Boxes
International Paper, one of the largest paper companies in the world is partnering with Maryland-based Fiberight to take that 50,000 tons of residual fiber waste each year and turn it into fuel-grade ethanol.
Sony Aims for a ZERO Environmental Footprint
Sony is the largest corporation to aim for zero environmental footprint. Huge changes coming in the next five or six years
Target Opens Recycling Centers in All 1,740 Stores
Minneapolis based Target (NYSE: TGT) announced Tuesday that it is rolling out a massive nationwide recycling initiative with centers at the front of each of its 1,740 U.S. stores.
NREL Uses Old Gas Pipelines as Structure in New Building
The National Renewable Energy Lab in Colorado has found a way to renew some natural gas pipeline for use in a new building at their Golden campus.
Company Improves Cardboard Box Recycling by Avoiding It
A company called UsedCardboxes.com says its cardboard box repurposing model will help save time, save money, and save trees.
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