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Staples Inkjet Ink Cartridge Recycling Program Change in Rules and Requirements

Staples has been offering $2 for each used inkjet ink cartridge returned for recycling (up to 10 per calendar month for Base/Plus customers or 20 for Premier customers). This can result in $20 per month of in-store credit (that expires in 60 days). As of 15 March 2013, their policy is changing and they are only… Continue reading Staples Inkjet Ink Cartridge Recycling Program Change in Rules and Requirements

Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging is Safer and Greener with Sustainable and Reduced Materials

You may have noticed recently that packaging is becoming increasingly difficult and dangerous to open. Anyone using scissors or a sharp knife to open packages runs the risk of being injured by their cutting device or by the sharp edges of freshly cut packaging. It’s frustrating and time consuming, as well as making it difficult… Continue reading Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging is Safer and Greener with Sustainable and Reduced Materials

Better World Books Promotes Triple Bottom Line

Activism > Environment Summary. Discarded text books represent a significant source of waste in landfills. Because old school and college text books are not accepted by most recycling programs, they end up getting thrown in with mainstream garbage. Better World Books is promoting more environmentally sound recycling of books. The video below explains more. The… Continue reading Better World Books Promotes Triple Bottom Line

Images of Various Types of Recycling Containers and Stations

Activism > Environment Summary. The key to a successful recycling program is to have many highly visible, easily accessible, and easy to use recycling stations. This page provides photos of recycling containers in use at various business and public locations. This page is helpful for any organization or business planning to purchase and install recycling containers… Continue reading Images of Various Types of Recycling Containers and Stations

Terracycle Upcycling Waste by Recycling Old Product and Packaging Materials

Activism > Environmental Summary. Terracycle is an organization that helps create infinite product materials usage cycles. Manufacturers parter with Terracycle by using materials in packaging that can be reused later when they are converted with low energy to another practical product. TerraCycle makes affordable, eco-friendly products from a wide range of different non-recyclable waste materials.… Continue reading Terracycle Upcycling Waste by Recycling Old Product and Packaging Materials