It might entail getting governments to expand recycling programs and accommodate bio-plastics in the marketplace.
We found that consumers have basic expectations about recycling programs and preventing the employment of child labor.
Recycling programs should include provisions to cleanse all devices of corporate data, before they are resold or recycled.
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The lack of a coordinated, low-cost and convenient collection system has made it difficult to implement effective recycling programs for consumer electronics.
In addition, Apple offers and participates in various product take-back and recycling programs in 95% of the regions where Apple products are sold.
California, New York, Rhode Island and Delaware have mandated recycling programs.
My skepticism about recycling programs produced predictable anguish from environmentalists.
Fast-fashion stores need to start these types of recycling programs.
Arias responded Tuesday by pleading for mercy, saying she can become a model prisoner who teaches inmates how to read and speak Spanish, and helps the prison launch recycling programs.
Adding to cork's "green" image are recycling programs for wine stoppers established by airlines such as American, in its Admirals Club lounges, retailers such as Carrefour and Las Vegas casinos such as Aria.
As a result, plastic recycling programs have met with varying degrees of success around the world: in Sweden the recycling rate of PET bottles in 2004 was 80 percent compared to the U.S which was 15 percent.
For over 20 years now, the Foundation has provided thousands of grants to schools and environmental organizations that promote hands-on environmental education such as gardens in schools, recycling programs, restoring wetlands, planting trees, and testing and monitoring water quality.
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When vetting companies for our portfolios, our seven-member investment committees look closely at their eco-credentials: hunting for positives (such as recycling programs, clean energy initiatives, an earth-friendly product line) and screening for negatives (toxic emissions, hazardous waste liabilities, harmful community impact).
As landfills close and environmental awareness grows, many local groups and governments have developed recycling and disposal programs.
Establish programs for recycling, reusing, conserving, etc.
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Along with other efforts, there will be an increase in sidewalk recycling bins as well as new food waste composting programs, which the mayor hopes will help the city attain a 30 percent recycling rate by 2017.
In addition to water treatment and recycling, China has already initiated programs to limit the loss of human life and property damage caused by flash floods.
As an alternative to bag taxes or bans, bag makers and retailers have been pushing programs that mandate or encourage plastic bag recycling.
In the United States, recycling systems are largely a local government affair, wherein programs in neighboring cities can differ dramatically.
The main programs the foundation has implemented since its creation in 2003 promote recycling and taking children out of the classroom and into the environment for hands-on learning experiences.
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