What if Your Town Mandated 34 Different Recycling Bins?

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments by

Kamikatsu, a small town home about 2000 people in rural Shikoku, Japan, is a true zero waste community. I feature the town’s recycling efforts in Earth911.com.

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Could the UK Learn from Japan’s Recycling Success?

Jan 18, 2012 No Comments by

My latest article in Guardian Sustainable Business is about the success Panasonic has gained from recycling appliances in Japan. The UK and other countries can learn from Panasonic’s success.

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New Levis Store in Amsterdam a Model of Reuse and Recycled Construction

Jan 06, 2012 No Comments by

Levi’s last month opened a new two-story store on Kalverstraat. The 2700 square feet store’s interior is full of reused, restored and repurposed materials.

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Motel 6: Sustainability Means We’ll No Longer Leave the Light on For You

Jan 05, 2012 1 Comment by

Accor, a leading hotel chain that owns a bevy of chains including Motel 6, is ramping up their corporate social responsibility efforts. Employee engagement and water stewardship are among the initiatives.

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The 10 Emerging Sustainable Cities to Watch in 2012

Jan 03, 2012 1 Comment by

Whether they benefit from visionary leaders, flourishing social enterprise, or commitment from community activists, the following 10 cities are well worth a visit to experience their transformation and resilience.

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A Holiday Flash Mob Cheerfully Cleans Up Naples

Dec 22, 2011 No Comments by

Friarielli Ribelli, the phantom trash pickup and guerrilla gardening group. inspired another garbage cleanup and recycling awareness campaign during a recent evening in Naples.

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For Retailers, the Little Things Cause Big Packaging Headaches

Dec 22, 2011 No Comments by

In my latest article on Guardian Sustainable Business, I share the journey REI has traveled in eliminating more waste from their products’ packaging. Little things add up big time.

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How to Travel Both on the Cheap and Responsibly with Collaborative Consumption

Dec 10, 2011 1 Comment by

In my first article on Earth911, I talk about how collaborative consumption sites allow you to stretch your dollars, euros or yen while you travel around the world.

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Don’t Waste Garbage; Sell It!

Dec 09, 2011 No Comments by

With this week’s 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into World War II, one thing to remember is how recycling and conservation were part of the war effort.

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Conflicted Rare Earth Minerals Prices to Decline

Dec 06, 2011 No Comments by

Global demand for rare earth minerals will increase over seven percent a year, but now various reports suggest that prices for these materials will start trending downward.

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In Naples, Flash Mobs Will Gift Wrap Waste to Teach About Recycling

Dec 02, 2011 1 Comment by

Fairly soon, Friarielli Ribelli will take a playful and cheeky tone to capture the holiday spirit and teach locals in Naples about waste diversion and recycling.

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In Naples, Trash Cleanup Never Misses a Beat

Nov 29, 2011 4 Comments by

CleaNap is never finished with its work to clean up and beautify Naples, but as the holiday season approaches, the group’s penchant for turning waste removal into convivial fun is an inspiration.

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