November 15 is America Recycles Day

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6 Business Benefits for Recycling the Big 5
"In 2008, Americans generated about 250 million tons of trash," according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agecy. "Waste from commercial and institutuional locations, such as schools, hospitals and businesses, amounted to 35 to 45 percent of total waste generation." READ MORE


Recycling Events in Columbus and Central Ohio
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Building a Sustainable Culture

From Ecoscapes

The first-ever SxSW Eco is taking place this week in Austin, Texas. It’s a three-day event that brings together sustainable companies, scientists, politicians, media and citizens that are concerned about the environment and passionate about finding solutions to tomorrow’s problems today. For most people living in developed countries, living life as a consumer feels normal. We shop, eat, sleep, and are entertained wherever and whenever we want. We buy things to make our lives easier, and when we can’t afford the things we want, we get a credit card and buy them anyway.

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