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Allplasticbottles.org - "The main goal of any recycling program is to
maximize public participation, increase amounts of post-consumer materials
recycled and minimize contamination. Collecting ‘all plastic bottles’ is an
excellent way to achieve higher recovery rates for plastic bottles,
especially PET and HDPE, and reduce unwanted contaminants in your program at
the same time."
CollectiveGood, Cell Mobile Phone Recycling - Learn how to recycle your
old phones in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. You
can even select the charity you want to help. Donations may be tax
deductible.
Co-op America: Economic Action for a Just Planet - The Green Pages
Online lists thousands of socially and environmentally responsible products
and services. Also has an extensive personal finance section for tips,
suggested readings, and links on topics from mutual funds to bartering. Find
information on the anti-sweatshop movement, a list of ongoing boycotts of
companies and products, and tips for forest-friendly living. Companies, too,
can find "advice, resources and contacts to help turn social responsibility
into business success."
Earth911.org: Environmental Recycling, Reuse & Renewal - "The
Nation's Premier Environmental Resource", this site tells you everything you
want to know about recycling, air quality, electronics, climate change,
automotive, lead, composting, etc. Find a Recycling Center near you,
learn about "Green Fashion", and find out what "Burning Man" is all
about....
EPA: Environmental Kids Club - Environmental education for elementary
school students, emphasizing games and activities about conservation,
recycling, global warming, Superfund sites, and more. Also find resources
for teachers. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
EPA: Wastes - Recycling/Pollution Prevention - Links to a variety of EPA
programs and initiatives that promote recycling and waste minimization by
explaining their benefits, sharing new technologies and their practical
application, and providing access to important data and publications in this
field. There is a section of the site for kids too.
Be a "Planet Protector"!
The Groundwater Foundation - Provides information on groundwater basics,
hydrologic cycle, contamination, wells, conservation, protection, and
recycling. Includes a glossary and the
Kids Corner.
Human Footprint - "Everything you eat. Everything you drink.
Everything you use. Your entire life's consumption. In one place at one
time." Get a visual of the impact each human has on the Earth, read
"Trash Talk" or "What you do counts", see videos, read the blog, and more.
From National Geographic.
Operation Paperback - "Recycled reading for our troops". This
non-profit, grassroots program founded in 1999 collects gently used books
and sends them to American troops deployed overseas.
Recycle.net - "The Recycler's Exchange. A business-to-business
trading community hub"
Recycling - From Wikipedia, learn more about the history, benefits and
drawbacks, techniques of recycling.
Recycling for Charities - "Donate your old cell phone, PDA, digital
camera, iPod, ink or toner cartridge to be recycled and benefit the charity
of your choice! RFC is a non-profit organization helping other charities.
Cell Phone Recycling Works!"
Resin Identification Codes from American Chemistry Council - Ever
wondered what those numbers mean on the bottom of your plastic containers.
Here you'll find a chart that lists the recycling codes (1-7) found on
plastics, with descriptions, and information about properties, packaging
applications, and recycled products.
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