environment

The politics of climate control in Copenhagen

Submitted by danielle on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 08:15

We are now nearing the end of COP15 with very little seemingly achieved, and I along with many like me, are seriously questioning whether it is just a utopian dream that 192 countries can all agree on emissions control targets and then help each other to implement them… Maybe countries should just stick to implementing their own emissions control programs and forget this fantasy of an international agreement at Copenhagen?>>Read more »

This Week On RecycleBill's Recycleblog

Submitted by RecycleBill on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 20:26

Or, Ghost Of Blog Post Past?

RecycleBill starts lots of things that he plans to do on a regular schedule but then forgets to keep on schedule. And at the risk of doing it again I bring you a new feature called This Week At RecycleBills where I highlight the most popular post for the week.

To kick things off, currently the most popular post at RecycleBill's Recycleblog is the Top 10 Ways To Hack Recyclebank. Enjoy!

EZ Errand Runner

Submitted by RecycleBill on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 06:05

Or, Get 'Er Done!

It's probably true that RecycleBill has gone a little over the top when it comes to motorized bicycles but after spending over 5 years trying to reinvent the wheel it just seems great to finally be a part of this American made transportation revolution.

The EZ Motorbike pictured below is the work of Semper Keith, an EZM owner living in California. Nicknamed, Errand Runner, this EZ is as practical as they come and a great example of how one can put together a great motorbike with nothing more than normal metric hand tools.

Recycling San Antonio

Submitted by RecycleBill on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 18:38

Or, Alamo Déjà Vu?

Looking for local recyclers in San Antonio, Texas? It's as easy as using the search box top right of every page of RecycleBills.com where you can search for recyclers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

And if by chance you're in the business of buying post-consumer recyclables from the general public and are not yet listed... Click the link, you'll figure it out.

Wood By Wood

Submitted by RecycleBill on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 06:00

Or, When Fresh Isn't Best

Believe it or not, RecycleBill has been to Clock Tower Place in Maynard, MA. It was back in my trucking days and while I never met Maggie Wood of Wood By Wood I like the idea that she makes new things from reclaimed hardwoods.

Tis' Indeed Works Of Green Art

Submitted by RecycleBill on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 19:34

Or, Will RecycleBill Ever Shut Up?

Check out this fully functional work of art-- the work of motorized bicycle builder and vice president of EZ Motorcycles, Mike Simpson. A fully rideable, street legal replica of an old Indian board track racer.

You can learn more about Mike and his EZ Motorcycles at EZMSacramento.

Then there's Miles Giese, the EZ Motorbike dealer in Oceano, California. Miles was involved in the building of the first modern mountain bikes along with Robert Reissinger of Reissinger Engineering, aka, Mountain Cycle.>>Read more »

Federal Tax Credits for Tankless Water Heaters

Submitted by RecycleBill on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 18:17

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, making great changes to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

Under the new Stimulus bill:

Copper Theft, Again On The Rise

Submitted by RecycleBill on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:06

Or, Take A Bite Out Of Crime?

Copper theft is again on the rise in North Carolina and throughout the world as the world markets for copper have again exceeded $3.oo per pound.

In North Carolina and other states, scrap metal buyers are requiring fingerprints and valid state or Federal IDs from persons selling copper. In North Carolina

Carbon Fouling Online Local Shopping

Submitted by RecycleBill on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 19:31

Or, Plug It In, Plug It In?

When automotive enthusiasts talk about carbon fouling they're usually talking about carbon deposits that cover the spark plugs and prevent their engines from running like they should but tonight RecycleBill is talking about the carbon that fouls the air we all breath.

10 Plus Ideas For A New Green Economy

Submitted by RecycleBill on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 11:03

Or, Putting Globalization Where The Sun Doesn't Shine

This list keeps growing so we republish it from time to time.

Update: Our list of green business start-up ideas now numbers 30 35 40 50 60 ideas!

For those who may not know, RecycleBills.com Llc. is more than simply another green blog-- we are a new green business venture that plans to launch July 1, 2009. (Launch has been delayed but our local recyclers search engine is up and running.) As for the rest of you, here's more green business ideas.