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LAS VEGAS--Of the 4 billion wireless subscribers in the world, only 1 percent of them recycle their handsets. In the US alone, 130 million phones are retired each year. The global e-waste problem is substantial and growing, and is the target of eRecyclingCorps, a new Dallas-based company that made its debut today at CTIA. The company will help carriers buy back used handsets from consumers and ensure they are resold or responsibly recycled.

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ARLINGTON, VA-- The recycling of plastic bags and film reached a record high across the United States in 2008, continuing a growing national recycling trend.

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HACKENSACK, NJ--Following a limited test introduction in several New York and New Jersey stores, Bariloche Seltzer Water—the only seltzer in the United States sold in a recyclable plastic siphon bottle reminiscent of the old fashioned glass seltzer bottles with a metal spigot—is about to be rolled out to supermarkets, independent grocers and specialty food stores throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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WASHINGTON --The U.S. Postal Service recycled over 2,000 tons of paper, plastic and other waste in 2009, representing a decrease in its greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.67 million barrels of oil.

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EAST FARMINGDALE, NY-- Pure Tech has announced a production line upgrade, an expanded Quality Assurance Lab, six new employees, and a move to 24/7 operations at its East Farmingdale, NY location.

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HOUSTON-- Waste Management, Inc., the largest waste services and recycling company in North America, has announced that its subsidiary WM Recycle America is implementing the Responsible Recycling (R2) Program for electronics recyclers.

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HARTSVILLE, SC-- Hilex Poly, operator of the world's largest plastic bag recycling facility, held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the plant's expansion, adding 21 jobs to the North Vernon, IN economy.

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CENTENNIAL, CO-- The United Recyclers Group (URG) says that the federal government is not doing enough to help promote the green aspects of the auto salvage industry and encourage the use of environmentally-friendly green auto parts.

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TOLEDO, OH-- Owens Corning will provide a new program that simplifies recycling asphalt shingles for its Preferred Roofing Contractors.

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ATLANTA--The City of Atlanta announced that a select group of Atlanta residents will soon be rewarded for their curbside recycling efforts.

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PEORIA, IL -- A $1-million energy efficiency milestone was achieved yesterday when the Ameren Illinois Utilities Act On Energy® program collected the 10,000th refrigerator/freezer unit for recycling.

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NASHVILLE, TN/ATLANTA, GA--Georgia residents can bring their gently worn shoes to recycling drop-off locations throughout the state, says the Georgia Recycling Coalition.

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FRAMINGHAM, MA-- As thousands of students gear up to show their devotion to the Eagles this season, AT&T and Boston College have announced a new way fans can devote some attention to the environment.

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NEW YORK--On August 13, 2009, U.S. District Court Judge Deborah Batts (Southern District of New York) modified the preliminary injunction order granted on May 29 to the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) and other plaintiffs that enjoined the state of New York from implementing all provisions of the recently enacted bottle bill amendments.

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SAN DIEGO-- Business and community environmental leaders joined executives from Waste Management (WM) to unveil a Construction and Demolition (C&D) Processing and Recycling Center that will generate new green jobs in El Cajon.

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ATLANTA--Aluminum company Novelis Inc. recycled an estimated 39 billion aluminum beverage cans in the past year, a new company record.

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CANTON, NY--Air conditioners, particularly older models, create a large demand on electricity and contribute to pollution during the hottest days of summer – a costly prospect for residents and the environment.

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NEWARK, NJ--Mayor Cory A. Booker, Neighborhood and Recreational Services Director Melvin Waldrop, and Fire Chief Michael Lalor reminded Newark residents that as the December 2008 holiday season ends, the City will commence picking up discarded Christmas trees on Thursday, January 8, 2009, and continue through Thursday, January 29, 2009.

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TRENTON, NJ-- We Are BOOST will be collecting donations of food and household items on Saturday, January 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 4p.m at the Trenton Makes complex located at 439 South Broad Street - Suite 201 - in Trenton across the street from the Sovereign Bank Arena.

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ-- Consumers who unwrapped a new wireless phone this holiday season can continue the giving spirit by donating their no-longer-used wireless phones to Verizon Wireless' HopeLine(R) phone recycling program.

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