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Earth Healing: EPA funds June 21 RSVP e-waste collection in Hancock, MI

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Western U.P. electronic waste collections set: June 21 in Houghton and Keweenaw counties; July 12 in Baraga County; dates for other areas TBA The Western Upper Peninsula Electronics Recycling Program, a project of the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), provides households with an environmentally and economically sound solution to disposing of electronic waste. Residents of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties, who have generated electronic waste in their household, technorati.com

 

Earth Healing: Syracuse, NY residents turn in TVs to Onondaga County Resource Recover Agency

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Syracuse, NY residents show their respect for Great Lakes including love for Lake Erie by turning over 9 tons of old TVs to be recycled by the Onondaga County Resource Recover Agency Syracuse skyline photo by Joe Grimes, Wikipedia ? (Syracuse, New York) - A leader in electronic waste recycling projects in the northeast is the Onondaga County Resource Recover Agency (OCRRA) in Syracuse, NY. The agency held a TV collection on Saturday, April 19 in the Alliance Bank Stadium parking lot as part of, technorati.com

 

Smart Storm Drains (Miami, FL)

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When rain water enters a storm drain, it is transported directly to local rivers, streams, and the Biscayne Bay through pipes, carrying along trash and pollutants picked up during the journey.  Most newer stormwater drainage systems generally have filters at the end of the pipes to capture trash and other pollutants before they reach our waters.  And, some of the newest stormwater systems are ?French Drains? -pipes which allow water to soak through tiny holes and back into the ground.  This hel, technorati.com

 

Earth Healing, EPA Earth Day Challenge: Erie, PA residents protect Lake Erie by turning in medicines at Pennsylvania Sea Grant collection

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View of Erie, Pennsylvania from Presque Isle Photo by Pat Noble, WikiProject Erie ? Pennsylvania Sea Grant Keep Unwanted Medicine out of Lake Erie Medicine Collection Day in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 26, 2008 All medicine collection photos in this story are by Anna McCartney, Erie Times-News in Education ? Erie, Pennsylvania residents turn in about 600 pounds worth of medicine and personal care products, over 73,000 pills at the April 2008 Sea Grant Pharmaceutical collection during EPA Great, technorati.com

 

which of the following household materials is considered hazardous waste

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which of the following household materials is considered hazardous waste 2008-06-0552. which of the following household materials is considered hazardous waste. 53. swingtown cast. 54. ashley tisdale aids. 55. 2008 major league baseball draft. 56. larry bird. 57. watch nba finals online. 58. swingtown cbs. 59. my boys R... NEWS 0, technorati.com

 

EPA Great Lakes Challenge continues: Kalamazoo April 21 pharmaceutical collection for SW Michigan

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Free, special collection for old prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals for residents of southwest Michigan set for June 21, 2008 in Kalamazoo County Residents of the Kalamazoo area and all of southwest Michigan can to their part to protect the Great Lakes during a free public pharmaceutical collection later this month. Old and unwanted medicines and personal care products will be accepted on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Loy Norrix High School, 606 E. Kilgore (off, technorati.com

 

San Juan Bay (Puerto Rico)

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San Juan Bay provides a number of resources to Puerto Ricans, including commercial ports, beaches, recreation areas, and historic areas.  The Bay, which is partially enclosed by surrounding marshes, mangroves, and land, has a limited ability to flush water out, making it particularly susceptible to accumulation of toxic pollutants. Viewer Tip: With so many water resources tied to the San Juan Bay ? the Martín Peña, Suárez, and San Antonio channels, the Condado, Los Corozos, San José, Torrecill, technorati.com

 

Pre-Spring Cleaning

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Did you know that there are about 100 pounds of household hazardous wastes (HHW - oil, antifreeze, paints, pesticides, fertilizers, and other products) in the average home?  In most American households, hazardous wastes are hiding-out in the garage - 94 percent of households indicate there is at least one HHW product in their garage.  Not only do these products take up space, but some can release carbon monoxide or volatile organic compounds that impact indoor and outdoor air quality.  And, if , technorati.com

 

River Reversal (Jacksonville, FL)

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Did you know that the north-flowing St. Johns River reverses its flow twice per day?  The reversal is caused by the Atlantic Ocean?s incoming tide, and when there are strong, sustained northeasterly winds, the flow can stay reversed for many days.  This flow reversal, combined with the slow-moving nature of the St. Johns, means that it can be difficult for the river to flush pollutants out. Viewer Tip: When rain water enters a storm drain, it is transported directly to local streams and the St, technorati.com

 

Wisconsin County Leads in Recycling Electronic Waste

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If you?re thinking about throwing out your old computer, television or video console, don?t do it. The piece of electronic equipment may be more valuable than you think, particularly if you live in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. La Crosse County may change the way Americans look at Wisconsin. Instead of thinking about cheese and football, people will begin to associate the state with e-waste recycling. Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch said:  ?I don?t think everybody knows how advanced La Crosse Co, technorati.com

 

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