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- Seattle Mayor wants to curb landfill dependency — is recycling table scraps next?
  Posted by Jon from Seattle Times
  What's lame about this article is that the headline implies that recycling table scraps is some freaky, radical action. But the truth is that anyone who has yard waste is already doing it and it's a great idea . Get with the story -- recycling is not just the future, it's the present. Throwing out trash is what's freakish and ugly.
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- The Unintended Consequences of Hyperhydration
  Posted by Jon from New York Times
  Amazing story on how Oregon's landmark 1971 "bottle bill" came into being, and how bottle deposits are still a hot issue today.
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- When ‘Refurbished’ Takes on an Earth-Friendly Vibe
  Posted by Jeff from New York Times
  Refurbished computers lessen the blow to the environment because they have effectively been recycled, albeit at warp speed. They can also be easier on the bank account. Mr. Seltzer’s desktop cost him $379 — less than half the $800 price of a new one. Apple also has refurbished computers from their Web sites with 1 year warranties.
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- Useless turns useful with Alchemy
  Posted by Jeff from Seattle Times
  Inner tubes from old bicycle tires are used to make the bags, and seat belts stripped from junked cars are used as shoulder straps. The company struggles to build a profitable enterprise while focusing on sustainability. "Every day, you can make the decision to have a sustainable product or the cheapest product," Reich said.
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- Japan to ban resale of used electronics
  Posted by Jeff from BoingBoing
  Could the human race please be a bit more subtle about trying to off-itself? Let's use up all the resources we can - but faster now.
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- State debates who should pay to recycle e-waste
  Posted by Jeff from Seattle Post-Intelligencer
  A proposal that puts the onus of electronics recycling on manufacturers could make Washington a national leader in cheap, safe and easy disposal.
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- Recycling crackdown to begin
  Posted by Jeff from Seattle Times
  Bolden, other inspectors and waste haulers will eyeball the contents of garbage containers. If more than 10 percent of the contents appears to be filled with recyclable materials, inspectors will give businesses and apartment and condo buildings a warning. After three warnings, they'll get a $50 fine. Single-family homes will not face fines. Instead, they will be punished by not having their garbage picked up for a week.
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Useless turns useful with Alchemy

check it out. Alchemy Goods

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Recycling

Seattle Mayor wants to curb landfill dependency — is recycling table scraps next?

The Unintended Consequences of Hyperhydration

When ‘Refurbished’ Takes on an Earth-Friendly Vibe

Useless turns useful with Alchemy

Japan to ban resale of used electronics

State debates who should pay to recycle e-waste

Recycling crackdown to begin

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Useless turns useful with Alchemy

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Japan to ban resale of used electronics

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