Monthly Archives: April 2012

Plastic bags: A vote to make recycling more accessible instead of legislating/taxing

Since their introduction in American grocery stores 30 years ago, plastic carryout bags have become both wildly popular and widely despised. We tend to like them when they let us get all our stuff from the checkout counter to the … Continue reading

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Expired medication recycling program

NATIONAL TAKE-BACK INITIATIVE http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/ (follow link for collection site locator) April 28, 2012 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, … Continue reading

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Marks & Spencer Launches ‘Shwopping,’ Aims to Recycle as Much as it Sells

Marks & Spencer aims to recycle as many clothes as it sells – 350 million a year – with its Shwopping campaign launched today in London, encouraging customers to recycle their old clothing at M&S clothing stores. The retailer will give … Continue reading

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