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Recycling? Don't overdo it.

Nov 15, 2013
Recycling is expensive but good -- up to a point.

Why only a third of our trash is being recycled

Aug 5, 2013
More than 40 years after the “Crying Indian” campaign encouraged Americans to stop pollution, a new "Keep America Beautiful" hopes to boost recycling.

Ditched on the curb, old Christmas trees have a future

Jan 3, 2013
There are all sorts of ways to recycle Christmas trees: Mulch. Sand dune retainers. Even crappie fishermen get in on it.

Mid-day Extra: Going brown to go green

Jan 25, 2012
Why would consumers want to reach for brown napkins over white if they are both made of recycled paper?

Saving hotel soaps to end waste

Jan 10, 2012
Thanks to the organization Global Soap Project, recycled hotel soap is the latest frontier in corporate efforts to go green.

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