Daily Archives: July 16, 2008

Zoo joins green effort with biodegradable utensils

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Royal Oak Daily Tribune. In the spirit of the “green” craze that has seen individuals and institutions work toward more environmentally-friendly practices, the Detroit Zoo has voluntary ditched plastic utensils. Service Systems Associates (SSA), … Continue reading →

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Making environmentally-friendly coffins from Jute

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in The Times. A love of Jute has had Sandra Thompson developing new ways of using the material. Her latest innovation is in the funeral business

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EarthTalk: How green is corn-based plastic?

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Christian Science Monitor. Pro: It’s compostable. Con: But only in an industrial composting facility.

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Big Apple Worldwide to Feature Environmentally Friendly Wallcoverings on "No More Books(R)" Kiosks and Web Site

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Big Apple Worldwide, Inc. (OTCPK: BPWI) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Big Apple Wallcovering, Inc., has launched a “Green Campaign” through its “No More Books” kiosks and Web site. The Company plans … Continue reading →

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Biobased Products and the Transition to Sustainable Patterns of Consumption

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at BiobasedNews.com. While the lion’s share of the oil we consume is used in the transportation sector, it’s also commonly used to make the plastics, rubbers, textiles, and foams used in consumer products. Not only does … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Precycling

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Word Spy. precycling pp. Purchasing products based on how recyclable they are. [pre + recycling] —precycle v. —precycler n. Example Citations: The produce section, as it turns out, was a good place to illustrate the first rule of “precycling”: … Continue reading →

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