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Group organizes cleanup party for Bishop Creek in Norman Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 The Friends of Bishop Creek in Norman will host a cleanup party along the banks of the creek from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Read More
Events and stores offer eCycling opportunities Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 A conscientious recycler should know where to take electronics for safe recycling. Read More
Traffic Talk: Tire recycling fee debate goes round and round Published: Mon, May 14, 2012 Don Gammill: New car owner balks at double fees on tires. Read More
Free landfill day, 'eCycling' event set for Saturday in Oklahoma City Updated: Thu, May 3, 2012 Oklahoma City is hosting a free landfill day and a recycling event to dispose of electronics Saturday. Only Oklahoma City residents with proof of residency can participate in the free landfill day, but any metro resident is invited to the electronics recycling event. Read More
Bulk waste pickup day shifts in part of SE Oklahoma City to help efficiency Updated: Wed, May 2, 2012 A change of bulk waste collection days for two southeast Oklahoma City neighborhoods should help increase trash pickup efficiency in that part of town. Read More
Crews collect mounds of debris in wake of Norman's tornado Published: Wed, May 2, 2012 Cleanup from Norman's April 13 tornado continues, with crews contracted by the city collecting vegetative and construction debris that is placed in the public rights of way. Read More
Junk removal company targets greener techniques Published: Thu, Aug 4, 2011 Stuff happens. We all have it. Too much of it in fact, if you believe the late George Carlin. It starts slowly (at first), but over time seems to manifest into unmanageable (and sometimes unfathomable) piles to the point that you need more than good friends, a pick-up truck and a free weekend. Enter... Read More
eCycling events set for Norman, Shawnee locations Published: Thu, Jul 28, 2011 Residents urged to give life to old electronics at events by recycling e-waste in a free, convenient, secure way. Read More
Farm-to-table is fine, but what comes next? Updated: Fri, May 6, 2011 Much has been made of the farm-to-table restaurant movement. But what happens to all the food that ends up uneaten at the table? In what you might call a burgeoning table-to-farm movement, a small but growing number of companies are being launched around the country to answer that question, to help restaurants... Read More
Great way to destroy old tax documents; recycle paper Published: Thu, Apr 14, 2011 Free Shred Day is the perfect time to get rid of old tax returns and receipts for deductible items and the perfect way to properly destroy any documents that include personal information such as social security or banking and credit card account numbers. Read More
Modern Taipei Is a Cultural Powerhouse Updated: Thu, Sep 23, 2010 When I wandered into Taiwan in 1987 as a five-bucks-per-day backpacker, my first awakening was a guy on a scooter weaving through gridlocked traffic while carrying a king-size mattress and box spring on his back. Read More
Skeletal remains believed to be missing Arizona boy Published: Tue, Aug 10, 2010 RIMROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities believe skeletal remains found Tuesday are that of a 2-year-old Arizona boy missing since July 24. Yavapai County sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn says the remains were found less than 2 miles away from the Beaver Creek Campground near Rimrock, where 2-year-old Sylar Newton... Read More
New York to implement clothing recycling program Updated: Mon, Aug 2, 2010 NEW YORK — Here's the truth about fashion: It changes quickly. So what do you do when you're stuck with a closet full of barely worn shirts, dresses and shoes? Starting in September, New York City will launch one of the largest textile recycling initiatives in the nation. The aim is to make it easy to... Read More
Going Green Published: Sat, May 1, 2010 What do you think about the green movement? →“I think it’s a good idea. I think people need to start cleaning up their act.” – Taylor Tyler, Piedmont High School senior →“I think it’s more of a scam than anything, so people can make money through processes like recycling.” – Kevin... Read More
Green: Five Ways to go Green Published: Wed, Apr 29, 2009 All of the actions listed can help the environment, but almost all of the actions save us money through reduced energy which saves money on utility bills, gasoline bills, etc. 1. Create Awareness. Once you educate yourself, tell a friend, tell a co-worker, tell a family member or even tell a stranger! Creating... Read More
Innovations: Greening... Updated: Thu, Mar 19, 2009 Greening the kitchen Recycled metal tiles Recycled metal tiles add a versatile and textural design element to kitchen designs. Metal tiles may also help balance wood that might otherwise dominate kitchen design. From Eco Friendly Flooring. Visit ecofriendlyflooring.com for more information. Greening the... Read More
Edmond residents may see waste rates increase Published: Mon, Oct 13, 2008 EDMOND — Edmond residents could soon be paying more for residential and commercial waste disposal. But in return for a fee hike, city manager Larry Stevens said Edmond residents will also receive curbside hazardous household waste collection. Jerry Smith, assistant city manager of operations, showed council... Read More
AP Water Probe Prompts Senate Hearings Updated: Tue, Mar 11, 2008 Two veteran U.S. senators said they plan to hold hearings in response to an Associated Press investigation into the presence of trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans. Also, U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz, D-Pa., has asked the EPA to establish a national task... Read More
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For an earth-friendly new year Updated: Thu, Jan 3, 2008 As Oklahomans ring in a new year, resolutions abound. Among the most common resolutions are spending more time with friends and family, losing weight and saving money. Only in recent years has another resolution become increasingly popular and important. Earth's changing climate has shed light on the universal need... Read More
Cities' initiatives are fueling change Updated: Fri, Oct 5, 2007 With momentum for the worldwide environmental movement building, Oklahoma's three largest cities are hoping to lead the green-friendly charge in here. The governments in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Norman are trying to cut down on energy use from within and trying to extend environmentally conscious opportunities to... Read More
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