Topic: Washington

Pepsi and Washington, D.C. Launch “Greenopolis” Recycling Kiosks That Offer Pizza for Pop Bottles

Pepsi and the nation’s capital have teamed up to put 363 new “Dream Machine” recycling kiosks in Washington, D.C., offering customers unique rewards like coupons for Dominos, Johnny Rockets, and Marriott hotels in exchange for their recyclables. There’s no doubt the machines will improve the city’s recycling rates (more drop-off points = more recycling, with or without the rewards), but their choice in rewards partners has us perplexed: Couldn’t they pick businesses and products that have their own green initiatives? More »

Sexy Vegetarians In Chili Pepper Bikinis Celebrate National Veggie Dog Day

Wednesday marked National Veggie Dog Day, PETA’s answer to the meat industry’s National Hot Dog Month. To celebrate, PETA sent sexy models in chili pepper bikinis to serve up free vegetarian chili dogs on Capitol Hill. We worry for these … More »

D.C. Health Club Tax: The District is considering a health club tax to help fill the budget gap, but many complain that this goes against the idea of using taxes to promote healthy lifestyles. (Wall Street Journal)