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By Jeni Allison July 12, 2011 A “Dead Star” made of old batteries and a “Black Whole Conference” of chairs formed into a sphere are some of the thought-provoking creations of artist Michel de Broin. “Dead Star,” 2008 (batteries, urethane, polystyrene) … Continue reading →

Nissan is busy coming up with a plan for giving its electric car batteries a second life in the power generation industry. When a conventional car reaches the end of its life through accident damage or just old age, major components are … Continue reading →

BY JESS ZIMMERMAN 6 JUL 2011 12:03 PM Hippies have been fighting for awareness and action on global warming for a long time, but now yuppies and hipsters will have to join in. In the last week we’ve gotten news that … Continue reading →

As any politician will tell you, it’s one thing to get someone to smile and shake your hand and quite another to convince him to pull out his wallet. And as any brand manager will tell you, this maxim also … Continue reading →

by Cliff Champion, 07/06/11 filed under: News, Recycling initiatives, Water Issues News from the septic tank appears to be all the rage as of late, and it seems as though NASA is also on board. This Friday, their innovative design to recycle human urine into … Continue reading →

BY ASK UMBRA 27 JUN 2011 6:25 AM Q. Dear Umbra, So, I always save my hair for the compost. But what about my friend’s hair that has been dyed or bleached? Is there any value in that? Thanks for the advice! … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2011 01:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time Aluminum Can Recycling Rate Reaches Highest Level in More than a Decade At 58.1%, Can’s Recycling Rate is Nearly Double That of All Other Beverage Containers WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum … Continue reading →

Bottle and can recycling represents a rare retail offering that everybody needs, and by which you actually get money; still, up until now, we’ve treated bottle and can recycling like that embarrassing uncle that you wish you didn’t have to … Continue reading →

Q. Dear Umbra, My sister recently posted a story about CFLs causing cancer to her Facebook feed. Is there anything to this latest attempt to vilify the little lamps? Brian Spokane, Wash. A. Dearest Brian, Those little lamps. They need defending again. I … Continue reading →