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City Council Action Could Make it Easier for Millions to Recycle Plastic Bags

The Progressive Bag Affiliates (PBA) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) applaud the Chicago City Council for passing legislation that requires the establishment of in-store recycling programs for plastic bags in certain retail stores.

14 May 2008

Encouraging Citizens to Recycle Rigid Paperboard Cans

Curbside recycling has become a convenient and popular way for the public, businesses and environmentalists to reduce their dependency on landfills. It reduces waste in landfills and increases the amount of materials being recycled into new products.

14 May 2008

Dell Commits to Increasing Laptop and Desktop Energy Efficiency an Additional 25 Percent

Dell today announced aggressive plans to further reduce the energy consumption of its products, avoid millions of tons of CO2 emissions worldwide and drive unprecedented customer value.

14 May 2008

World's Most Recycled Consumer Product

Want to contribute to a greener world, but can't afford a new fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle? The answer may already be parked in your driveway.

13 May 2008

Eco-Friendly Solutions Lead Small Businesses Towards Green Efficiencies

Business.gov launched a series of eco-friendly tools to help small businesses comply with environmental regulations, and use environmental problems as catalysts to develop innovate products and services.

13 May 2008

New Water Reclamation System that Will Recycle Wastewater Ready for Space Duty

International Space Station crews soon will have a new water reclamation system that will recycle wastewater, allowing up to six crew members to live aboard the orbiting laboratory.

12 May 2008

Portland to Host First Green Cities Conference and Expo

Portland, Ore, will host the National League of Cities' (NLC) first Green Cities Conference and Expo, April 19-21, 2009. The conference, which will culminate in an Earth Day celebration, will bring local elected officials together from across the country to focus on the unique perspective and resources needed by cities as they "go green", as well as to share ideas and successful city programs.

12 May 2008

1800-Acre Master-Planned Community Wins Top Green Award

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today awarded its prestigious "National Green Building" award to Del Sur, naming it "Mixed Use Development of the Year." Nationally recognized as a model for sustainability and environmental preservation, the Del Sur "green" community features nearly 3,000 eco-friendly homes in San Diego, Calif.

12 May 2008

Grants to Help Reduce Amount of Organic Waste Disposed in Landfills

Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty announced today that businesses and nonprofit organizations can now apply for a portion of $400,000 in grants to help increase the use of composted materials in finished products and reduce the amount of organic waste disposed in landfills.

10 May 2008

Highlighting the Importance of Protecting and Conserving Water Resources

As Drinking Water Week continues, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) joins water professionals across North America in highlighting the importance of protecting and conserving water resources.

8 May 2008