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2012: USAgain’s year in review

It’s difficult to discuss USAgain’s 2012 recycling successes without mentioning the sheer volume of clothes, shoes and other textiles the company was able to divert from landfills around the country via the nearly 10,000 collection bins it operates in 17 states. Nearly 58 million pounds of textiles were collected, preventing the emission of 406 million pounds … Continue reading →

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Summing up the holidays with a few infographics

We’ve been surprised at just how many cute infographics and informative articles have been popping up this season in regards to Santa Claus, the environment, and the holidays in general. So we thought we should post some of them here, for all of our readers to see. Most are silly, but others are quite thought-provoking … Continue reading →

Spending a lot this holiday season? Consider the waste

With Americans on track to spend an average of $854 for gifts this holiday season (up from $646 last year), it’s no wonder that we generate on-average an additional one million tons of waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That’s 25 percent more waste generation than a typical period of time. And for what? … Continue reading →

Tips for a greener summer

It’s already the middle of May. Soon schools will be ending session before summer vacations begin. For many of us, summer is a time of celebration; we expect to make trips to the beach, have picnics and outdoor BBQs, and regenerate from a dull winter by enjoying nature and soaking up the sun. Consider these eco-conscious … Continue reading →

Earth Month: Eco-tip #16 Rake leaves the hard way

It’s a shame, isn’t it – some technological advances that make our lives easier are often harmful to the environment and to our well-being. Most people dread the thought of raking leaves. Leaf blowers do the job many times quicker and without the back pain, but these convenient machines also annually pollute as much as … Continue reading →

Earth Month: Eco-tip #15 Stop buying bottled water

It’s widely thought that bottled water is worth the cost because it’s cleaner, safer and tastes better than local tap water. Sometimes that may be true, but think of what you’re buying: wasteful, nonreusable plastic bottles filled with water you could easily filter yourself at home for a huge markup. In 2005, The New York … Continue reading →

Earth Month: Eco-tip #13 Avoid ‘energy vampires’

It seems logical yet not everyone knows that most electronics use electricity even when they’re not in use. Your microwave, TV, stereo, garage door openers and cell phone chargers all use energy while plugged in – even if they’re not turned on. These “phantom loads” are sometimes dubbed “energy vampires” by irritated electronics users, among … Continue reading →

Earth Month: Eco-tip #12 Carpool to work

Gas prices always seem to increase. As a nonrenewable energy resource, it’s hard to believe that oil will ever decrease in price again. According to The Daily Green, if the average American commutes to work 16 miles each way and the average car gets about 23 miles per gallon, and with a gas price of … Continue reading →

Earth Month: Eco-tip #11 Green plants equal fresh air

We all want to breathe clean air. It makes us feel less stressed, fresher and more perceptive. Plants look great, too. Sure, we could buy an air purifier, but why spend money on a manufactured product that requires electricity to operate when you could let Mother Nature do all the work for you — free … Continue reading →

Earth Month: Eco-tip #10 Make your refrigerator more efficient

Other than keeping the door closed as much as possible, there are some easy ways to save money and keep your fridge/freezer from becoming an energy hog: Leave some room around the fridge. Often, we forget to think about the air circulation around our refrigerators. Proper air circulation requires about 2 inches of space on … Continue reading →

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