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The life of the landfill and bulky waste facility at Westbrook will be extended until Jul. 31 and not December as previously stated by officials from the Department of Environmental Protection, DEP.

Landfill space is shrinking these days, and when you live in the country you have to entertain yourself creatively. This article will show you what burns, what doesn't, and what makes the biggest and longest-lasting flame.

Long hidden by a landfill, the foot of Coulter Street will soon allow the discovery of a hidden treasure which features a spectacular view of the North Cove, Connecticut River, and Long Island Sound.

You may not realize it but if you are living in a new apartment complex you could be living on top of an old landfill.

A process to convert the former Coulter Street landfill into a community park is getting closure to completion, said Founders Memorial Park Committee Chair Barbara Guenther.

The Town of Westbrook and the Department of Environmental Protection are currently negotiating terms regarding the imminent closure of the town's landfill.

Hoses can't be recycled, but can be used for all sorts of tasks around the house and yard. Read on to discover the many practical uses for an old garden hose.

Nalgene's campaign intended to reduce disposable water bottle waste.

Michigan is the third largest trash importer in the nation, ranking behind Virginia and Pennsylvania. While the majority of imported trash comes from Canada, Michigan also receives waste from all neighboring states and as far as New York.

Women and children, diging with bare hands searching for food and whatever is salvagable. What can't be eaten will be found useful. Such is a daily struggle for poor families in shanty border towns.

A strong odor of gas seems to be coming from the Waste Management landfill near DeKalb, Illinois.

Do you know that many toxins live in your computer, monitor, and printer? These toxic substances should never be introduced into your local landfill.

At a recent town meeting attended by about ten residents, Landfill Operator Jim Dauda presented a proposal to change fees and procedures at the town's landfill on McVeagh Road.

Here you'll discover many ways to reuse old carpeting and rugs, and you'll save a great deal of money as well as make use of materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

You can use your old ceiling fan and recycle it into some fun home décor crafts and projects that look great, keep that outdated ceiling fan out of the landfill, and are really fun to make!

Through a commitment to the environment, alignment of the entire organization, a philosophy and strategy of reduce, reuse, and recycle, and investments that are recovered through cost savings, the Subaru plant in Indiana has achieved zero landfill wastes.

Parmesan cheese containers should never end up in a landfill! Here are some creative ways to recycle this useful item.

Freecycling can help you save old loved items from the landfill and give them a new home, with someone else to love them.

Who knows what evil lurks inside The bedroom of my teen? I venture forward, petrified; The zone of quarantine.

UNH is the first university in the nation to take on such a vast landfill waste energy project.

Have an old couch you want to get rid of? Try Freecycling it instead of having it end up in a landfill.

Improperly sorted recycling can land an entire batch of good recyclables in the landfill. Learn the proper way to sort and prepare your trash for recycling.

This article discusses how we can reuse, recycle and reinvent used items and therefore conserve landfill space.

This article reflects on the difficulty involved in raising kids without TV, and explores some alternatives to save the set from the landfill.

Make sure that dead gadget really has died before adding to the landfill

Tired of dealing with stinky diapers in your trash can? Read this quick review of gDiapers, the cute diaper you flush.

If you're looking for garage cabinets, consider used kitchen cabinetry. This is a fantastic way to reuse good cabinetry that might otherwise end up in a landfill, and you will save a significant amount of money in the process.

Cloth diapering is a wonderful choice for the environment. You can spare your local landfill from hundreds of poopy diapers from your wee one and if you know how to sew (even a little bit), I can show you how to spare your wallet from the cloth diapering costs.

Over 14 billion tampons, applicators and pads make their way into landfills every year. With the increased awareness of the consequences of environmental pollution, many women are turning to natural reusable menstrual products.

The Williamson County Recycle Center's goal is to prevent household hazardous materials from entering municipal landfills by providing an alternative method for recycling and disposal.

Tired of watching your old magazines pile up in the corner? Recycle them in some creative ways so they get a new life!

CU instructor Adrienne Anderson has accused 150 corporations anmd government agencies of covering up the presence of plutonium in an old Denver landfill. A Pulitzer Prize winning reporter agrees. Most believe political pressure eliminated her position.

A garbage disposal can help keep your kitchen cleaner, as well as cutting down on the amount of garbage you send to the landfill every week.

Though the internet provides us with a plethora of very helpful information, it also opens the door to a landfill of predators and inappropriate content.

Review the most popular communities of Chicago: Streeterville, Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast and Lincoln Park

Deconstruction is an environmentally preferable alternative to the demolition of buildings and other structures. In addition to helping the environment, deconstruction can create jobs and help the community, and can also save money and resources.

Recycling is something I learned to do at a young age, but it wasn't until I was older that I fully realized the true impact that I can have by recycling - and the bigger impact of more widespread recycling.

Natural toys foster creativity and imagination in our children. Many of the plastic toys found in toy stores require little or no input from children, which parents fear can lead to ADHD and other behavioral problems.

An cultural analysis of the South American Ecuadorian people who are affected by the their environment, i.e. various biomes, politics, and history.

What the cameras don't show are the OTHER children. Those who will never get enough to eat, hose without a bed to call their own, those ineligible to receive textbooks, or any other benefits the 25�-a-day.

Perpetual and renewable energy resources have their own advantages and disadvantages. I think from an environmental standpoint, solar energy is the best alternative energy source. It is non-polluting and could be harnessed all over the world.

Benefit from the financial sense and environmental kindness of buying in bulk and other smart packaging options. Get a warm fuzzy feeling from making practical choices that happen to be green. Here's how to put the three ecological R's into practice.

Within the vibrant city of Chicago, one can be stylish without being a spendthrift. A host of premium consignment shops offer your best bet for finding quality designer duds from Prada to Abercrombie & Fitch at more than decent prices.

Hazard insurance covers property damage caused by fire, wind, storms, and other similar events. But coverage for earthquakes and floods, especially, might not be included with your hazard insurance.

Everone has old, expired medications hanging around the house. But while many informational sties suggested flusing them down the toilet as a safe way to dispose of them this is NOT CORRECT!

Many of the items that are commonly thrown away into the trash can and should be recycled. Here is a guide to what consumers should treat as recycling, rather than trash.

Even small changes by one person CAN make a difference!

New was to garden less expensively or free; a budget minded garden

Composting is a very simple way to nurture the environment and anyone can do it. Composting improves the environment in several different ways with a minimal amount of effort.

Which farm in Hawaii is located in a unique urban setting?