New Celebrity Partnership Creates Brand with Products Made From Recycled Waste!

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Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas and Coca-Cola are partnering to make products from recycled waste. One of their items will be a pair of headphones or  “beats” that will run at about $349 per pair!

You may be thinking that $349 is quite a high price for a pair of headphones. However, products made out of recycled waste tend to be on the more expensive side because of the process required to incorporate these materials into what is being created. 

Will.i.am and Cola-Cola are hoping that consumers but price aside on this new hot item and hope that brands like “Beats” can help overcome the price!

The line of products (which include clothing and gear) from Will.i.am and partner Coca-Cola are called Ekocycle. Coca-Cola has reported that a portion of their profits will be donated to recycling and community improvement groups!

What do you think about this partnership? Would you purchase something from the Ekocycle brand? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Let the Games Begin! 2012 Summer Olympics begin Tomorrow!

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It’s finally here! The 2012 Olympic Games begin tomorrow night in London! The opening ceremony begins tomorrow night at 7:30 pm EST on NBC! The opening ceremony is an exciting and emotional time for all those who gather to celebrate the beginning of such a great event.

This year, the opening ceremony in London is being directed by British film director Danny Boyle. Boyle has been involved with productions such as Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours and 28 Days Later. Will the London 2012 opening ceremony be able to top the 2008 opening ceremony from Beijing?

Follow this LINK, courtesy of E!Online to watch the Top 5 opening Olympic Ceremonies! Be sure to let us know which one is your favorite on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Coca-Cola makes Recycling Pledge!

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Coca-Cola is making a recycling pledge for the 2012 Olympics in London! The company is pledging to recycle all clear plastic bottles collected at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games into 80 million new Coke bottles!

The pledge made by Coca-Cola will require the company to recycle all colorless Coke and non-Coke PET plastic waste into new bottles within six weeks of the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games.

What do you think about the pledge made by Coca-Cola? Let us know your thoughts on our Facebook page, linked HERE!

A Couple of Ways to Keep Busy in NYC!

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Are you looking for events in New York City to keep busy this summer? There are plenty of events happening in NYC that are sure to interest you! Here is a list of some events happening now, courtesy of gothamist.

Broadway ticket prices are outrageously expensive, but you can listen to the biggest hits from current on-and-off-Broadway shows for free at Broadway in Bryant Park! Thursdays starting July 12, performers from shows like Spider Man, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Wicked and Anything Goes will belt out musical numbers over your lunch hour.

The Lincoln Center Festival which will run July 5 through August 5, seeks to showcase the most innovative and unique of what we understand to be the classical performance arts. This year’s festival will feature performances from France, Scotland and China, as well as the great US of A, of course. Check out Alan Cummings in Macbeth, Cate Blanchett in Uncle Vanya, and Mykhail Baryshnikov in In Paris.

If you’re into movies, Wednesday night River Flicks is just the place for you! Classified as "For Grownups," the series kicks off July 11 with the comparably tame titles Moneyball and Super 8 then quickly jumps to the decidedly more adult Bridesmaids. All the films are show on the Pier 63 Lawn in Chelsea and although you are welcome to bring a picnic, River Flicks provides free popcorn during the movie!

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Recycling is Creating a Number of Jobs

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 The plastic used to manufacture various beverage bottles and food containers, Recycling PET, has helped generate almost 26,000 indirect jobs. Also, the plastics recycling industry can reduce poverty across SA and contribute to GDP growth.

Chandru Wadhwani, Extrupet’s Chief Operating Officer reported “No longer is it sufficient for packaging to just be ‘recyclable’‚ it must be able to demonstrate that it is in fact being recycled. Designing packaging with recycling in mind from the offset is critical in determining its final recyclability as recyclers are ever cautious about which ‘packs’ they will accept‚ and which they will not.”

PETCO is an industry organization that is in charge of PET recycling in SA.

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Apple Products and the Environment.. Do They Go Hand in Hand?

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It seems as if Apple, one of the nation’s leaders in technology, is expanding every year. Every couple of months, Apple releases new products that blow consumers away.

Earlier this week, Apple seemed to be mentioned a lot on various blogs on the internet after the company made the decision to no long be a part of a company called EPEAT which is an environmental certification program for electronics.

Apple has reported that it doesn’t mean that their future products won’t be constructed without keeping the environment and environmental standards in mind.

Kristen Huguet, spokeswomen for Apple reported to CNN stating, "Apple takes a comprehensive approach to measuring our environmental impact and all of our products meet the strictest energy efficiency standards backed by the U.S. government, Energy Star 5.2. We also lead the industry by reporting each product's greenhouse gas emissions on our website, and Apple products are superior in other important environmental areas not measured by EPEAT, such as removal of toxic materials."

What do you think about the decision that Apple has made? Do you own any of their products? Let us know on our Facebook page linked HERE! 

Ways To Conserve Energy While On Summer Vacation!

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Are you going on a vacation this summer? Will you be away from your home for a couple of days? Follow these simple steps to do your part in helping to go green! These few tips can help you conserve energy and save a few bucks while on the road!

Turn Down the Water Heater: For gas water heaters, turn the dial to the lowest setting but do not turn it all the way off. Your heater may even have a vacation or pilot mode- be sure to take advantage of that! For electric water heaters, flip the circuit breaker off before you leave.

Adjust Air Conditioning: If no one is going to be home, don’t leave your AC running. However, don’t turn it completely off. Set it at 85 degrees while you’re gone!

Put Lights On A Timer: If your lights are on a timer, you will cut down on cost and it will also appear to other that someone is home. If you’re using a timer, be careful when choosing light bulbs.

Refrigerator Reminders: Refrigerators take a tremendous amount of energy to run. So, depending on how long you’re going to be gone, you may want to consider cleaning out your refrigerator, unplugging it and disconnecting it from the water supply. If you’re only going to be a way a few days, turn the temperature up a couple of degrees since no one will be in and out of it all day.

Do you have any other tips to help go green while on vacation? Let us know on our Facebook page linked HERE! 

Do You Recycle Plastic Bags?

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Environmentalists are trying to get Governor Quinn to veto a bill that would require plastic bag manufacturers to set up collection and recycle programs or ban them all together.

The new proposal would require plastic bag manufacturers to set up a recycling program that would aim to increase the recycling rate by 12% 2015. It would also aim to eventually make plastic bags from at least 30% of recycled content.

Many plastic bag manufacturers and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association support the bill, but others think it won’t accomplish anything.

What are your thoughts on the bill? Do you think it would help? Let us know on our Facebook page linked HERE! 

Tips To Stay Safe This Independence Day!

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Can you believe that one of the summers most popular holidays, July 4^th, is tomorrow!? Many individuals will go to the beach, attend fireworks, and relax with friends and family or fire up the barbeque!

No matter what you choose to do thisIndependence Day; The American Red Cross wants everyone to have a happy and safe Fourth of July! Therefore, they have issued a few simple steps that can insure you and your family stays safe this holiday!

Beach Safety: If you’re planning on attending the beach tomorrow, be sure to check the weather and water conditions before you leave and throughout the day. Also, only swim in designated areas and where lifeguards are present at ALL times. Also, watch the sun! You should limit the amount of time you spend in the direct sunlight between 10-4. Drink a lot of water and avoid caffeine and all alcoholic beverages while being in the sun. Make sure to wear plenty of sunscreen and sunglasses!

Other tips:

-Actively supervise children at all times - even if a lifeguard is present. Stay within arm's reach of young children when they are in the water.

-Have weak swimmers wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Don't rely on water wings or inflatable toys.

-Always enter shallow water feet first. Dive only in areas marked safe for diving.

Rip Currents: Be aware of the danger of rip currents at all times!

Other tips:

-If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until out of the current. Once free, turn and swim toward shore.

-If someone can't swim to the shore, they should shout for help, float or tread water until free of the rip current and then head toward shore.

-Stay at least 100 feet away from piers and jetties. Permanent rip currents often exist near these structures.

Fireworks Safety: With every 4^th of July celebration come fireworks! Here are some tips to follow to stay safe.

-Never give fireworks to small children and always follow the instructions on the packaging.

-Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.

-Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.

-Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud."

-Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.

-Never throw or point fireworks toward people, animals,

Grilling Safety: If you’re planning on heating up the BBQ tomorrow, be sure to follow these tips!

-Always watch the barbecue grill when in use.

-Never grill indoors - not in a house, camper, tent or any enclosed area.

-Make sure children and pets stay away from the grill.

-Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches or anything that could catch fire.

-Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe.

-Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.

-Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using grills.

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