Recycling

Recycling

Learn how to recycle everything, from aluminum and newspapers to less obvious household items.

  • "Eco bricks" used to build schools in Guatemala.

    GSU student embarks on ultimate eco-sabbatical

    Wed, Oct 26, 2011 11:00 AM by Matt Hickman

    An Atlanta grad student rides out the turbulent economy by building structures out of plastic soda bottles and other types of trash ... in Guatemala.

  • Water going down a sink drain

    Recycle your water with these tips

    Thu, Oct 06, 2011 12:17 PM by Networx.com

    You recycle paper, plastic, glass and aluminum, why not recycle water? Learn how to reuse your 'greywater.'

  • Glass for recycling

    First in glass: 10 homegoods for Recycle Glass Month

    Thu, Sep 08, 2011 1:19 PM by Matt Hickman

    Celebrate Recycle Glass Month by, umm, recycling glass and sprucing up your home with a few eye-catching recycled glass products ranging from hydroponic herb gardens to stemless wine glasses.

  • Zero waste reusable coffee mug

    Go waste-free for Zero Waste Week

    Tue, Sep 06, 2011 10:57 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Get started on the 4th annual Zero Waste Week by trimming your 'waste-line' on the go.

  • The California Aqueduct conveys water past Kettleman City to Southern California.

    Study: Wastewater recycling produces extra greenhouse gas

    Mon, Aug 29, 2011 2:29 PM by Noel Kirkpatrick

    Researchers found plants emit three times as much nitrous oxide, largely due to the density of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria in the water.

  • Carpet

    How to recycle carpet

    Thu, Jul 28, 2011 10:56 AM by Layla Bellows

    The chemical compounds that make up carpet fibers are valuable to recyclers. Even 30-year-old carpet.

  • Recycling carpet

    Recycling old carpet: Is it possible?

    Thu, Jul 21, 2011 12:26 PM by Roni Robbins

    Although most carpet components are recyclable or reusable, only about 4 percent of waste carpet gets reclaimed. The industry hopes to increase that number.

  • Aman Setu school

    India's 'recycled' school teaches environmental lessons

    Thu, Jul 21, 2011 11:48 AM by Shilpa Jamkhandikar, Reuters

    Almost every part of the the Aman Setu school premises is made out of recycled material, including walls built from plastic bottles.

  • piles of plastic bottles

    Recycled plastic bottles to become casino uniforms

    Thu, Jun 09, 2011 1:19 PM by Reuters

    Cintas uses technology that converts plastics into a fiber that can then be woven into fabric. About 5 plastic bottles are needed to create one shirt.

  • Polli-Boat sailing from Taiwan

    Boat made of 100% trash sets sail in Taiwan

    Thu, Jun 09, 2011 12:21 AM by Reuters

    Built completely from plastic bottles and other recycled materials, the boat set sail to raise awareness about the marine environment.

  • Bin cameras encourage students to recycle

    Wed, Jun 08, 2011 12:50 PM by Agence France-Presse

    A tiny sensor attached to a camera takes pictures of what's thrown away and uploads images to Facebook, allowing students to monitor their trash.

  • BREAK IT DOWN: Different types of garbage break down at different rates. (Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bockbilbo/">BockBilbo</a>/Flickr)

    Are biodegradable products actually eco-friendly?

    Fri, Jun 03, 2011 1:30 PM by LiveScience

    In spite of their green image, biodegradable products may contribute to global warming because of the rate at which they decompose at some landfills.

  • Wine corks

    Things that can be recycled: 14 unique items

    Fri, Jun 03, 2011 10:22 AM by Networx.com

    Check with your local department of public works because in many areas, you can recycle more than ever.

  • NYC textile recycling

    Worth the wait: Textile recycling bins come to NYC

    Tue, May 31, 2011 1:00 PM by Matt Hickman

    Having undergone a few tweaks and secured a fabulous nonprofit collection partner, New York City finally launches its textile recycling program, re-fashioNYC.

  • Watch: Where does your recycling go?

    Fri, May 27, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    A British news program takes a closer look at how recycling in the United Kingdom affects a small town in China.

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