There are all kinds of ways to recycle, and every time you choose to make a better choice, you feel better. Simple every day changes can make a big impact on our environment, and it can all start with you: In spite of having easy access to clean water, the United States is the world’s largest bottled water consumer. One way to make a positive change is to start using stainless steel water … [Read more...]
Recycling Makes You Feel Good
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If You Are Landscaping This Summer, Consider Using Recycled Products
It's cold outside, and if you are cooped up inside, now is a great time to thumb through some landscaping magazines for design ideas to create an eco-friendly back yard environment. If you are considering doing some landscaping this summer, consider using products that are made from recycled materials. There are more products to choose from now than ever before. Products Made From Recycled … [Read more...]
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Target Recycles Plastic Bags, Encourages Use of Reusable Bags
In 2010, Target launched a comprehensive recycling program. The purpose of the recycling program in 2012 is still the same, which is to make recycling plastic bags and other items easily accessible to the public. Customers can easily recycle cans, glass plastic bottles, plastic bags, MP3 players, ink cartridges and cell phones by bringing them to their local Target store. The recycling bins are … [Read more...]
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One Year Anniversary of Brownsville’s Plastic Bag Ban
Brownsville's single use plastic bag ban went into effect January 5th, 2011, and so, on the city's one year anniversary, we wanted to get an idea of how the community of Brownsville has responded to the ban. We spoke with Arturo Rodriquez MPH, Public Health Director at The City of Brownsville, to get his impressions of community reactions, the impacts the ban has on his city, and how Brownsville … [Read more...]
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