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Following Kimberly-Clark’s Agreements on Wood Sourcing and Recycling

In August 2009, Kimberly-Clark, the paper giant behind the Kleenex, Cottonelle and Scott brands and the largest manufacturer of tissue products in the world, gave in to pressure from Greenpeace and other environmental groups to clean up its act in regard to how it sources its wood fiber and how much recycled content it includes in its products.

Why No National Recycling Law in the U.S.?

The U.S. government has historically relied on state and local governments to handle waste management in all of its forms, including recycling. Although there have been a few attempts to push legislation through Congress to mandate minimum national recycling rates, none have made it out of committee hearings.

Environment: Recycling Tired Appliances

The first place to check is with your utility, which would like to see you upgrade to a more energy efficient new model—an older fridge uses upwards of three times the energy of most newer models.

U.S. Airlines Get Poor Grades on Recycling Programs

US Airways and United Airlines rate an “F” when it comes to reducing waste, according to a consumer watchdog report. Delta and Virgin rank highest – but even their grades are not something the average college student would write home about.