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The Eco-Traveler archive for Feb. 5, 2009

THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2009

Unintentional Conservation: Bottle Return

Recycling is not a first world phenomenon. Not even close. In fact, developing countries might take first place for recycling and reusing used items. Even recycling as we know it- sending bottles, cans, plastic and paper- to plants for reuse exists in the third world.If…

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The Eco-Traveler

Through The Eco-Traveler blog, Andrea Shearer shares her experiences of international adventure travel, volunteering and SCUBA diving with a commitment to protecting our environment. In the next few months, Andrea will bring her blog closer to home while exploring the natural environment and adventure activities the Midwest has to offer, and will go international again with a volunteer expedition to Nicaragua over the winter holidays. You can reach her at askandrea@ymail.com.