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Biofuel Boom Could Lead to Rainforest Destruction

Farmers across the tropics might raze forests to plant biofuel crops, according to new research

16 Feb 2009

Apple iPod repair Service Goes Environmentally Friendly

iResQ, the Apple-authorized electronics repair company from the Kansas City area, has increased its environmental-friendliness by finalizing a comprehensive agreement with a local recycling facility. The agreement provides recycling for all its computer, cardboard, and paper waste

15 Feb 2009

Recycling Computers and Electronics Into New Roads

Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that built the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes super-strong asphalt paving material for real highways, researchers in China are reporting in a new study

12 Feb 2009

Largest Computer Recycling Event in the History of Fairfax County Virginia

In freezing temperatures, PC Recycler, Inc. and Cox Communications together held the largest computer recycling event in Fairfax County history. On Jan. 17, 2009, 841 cars pulled up to Cox's Northern Virginia headquarters and dropped off over 117,000 pounds in a four hour span

11 Feb 2009

Dreamscapes Sex Toy Recycling Program Gains National Green Certification

Dreamscapes gains Green Certification for their Sex Toy Recycling Program, enabling consumers to mail in their old, broken or used (but cleaned) adult toys. This program offers an alternate option to reduce the improper disposal of hazardous wastes such as motors, batteries, silicones, etc

9 Feb 2009