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Sweden Is Great at Turning Trash to Energy
Sweden puts less than 1 percent of its household trash into landfills, in part because it burns nearly half to generate heat and electricity.
Where can I recycle my old electronics?
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If you're lucky enough to unwrap a sweet new smartphone or PS3 this year, what are you going to do with that relic you've been using up to now? Learn about electronics recycling.
Three Big Mistakes We Make With Recycling
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The experts have seen people trying to recycle bowling balls and curling irons. They call it 'wishful recycling'. But paper and plastic items can be problematic too.
How the World Trade Center Slurry Wall Works
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It's been compared Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. What purpose did the slurry wall serve the World Trade Center, and what is its significance now?
10 Creative Uses for Old Mattresses
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More than 20 million mattresses fill up American landfills each year. Don't add even one more to the pile. Instead, find a more creative way to dispose of your old mattress.
Is Glass Recycling in the U.S. Broken?
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Only 25 percent of glass containers used by U.S. consumers were recycled in 2018, the most recent year for statistics. So, why aren't Americans doing better?
What to Do With Old Computers: 3 Responsible Options
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After years of hard work and loyalty, some computers must finally retire. But since they can't take a pension and move to Florida, where do old computers end up?
Top 10 Things to Recycle at Your Construction Site
Are you wondering what are some things to recycle at construction site? Learn 10 things to recycle at construction site in this article.
Wasted Bread Is Being Brewed Into Craft Beer
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Toast Ale is on a quest to reduce food waste and make craft beer while they're at it. Learn about how wasted bread is being turned into craft beer.
Is Styrofoam Recyclable?
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Polystyrene -- the plastic used in items ranging from plastic forks to take-out boxes to life rafts -- can be recycled, but not without costs. What does it take to recycle polystyrene?