Plastic Recycling - What's in a Number? If you are like many of us, when trying to determine whether to recycle something or throw it in the trash, you look for the “chasing arrows” or recycle symbol. You may find the symbol on paper, glass, metals and plastics. When dealing [...]
A Recycling Resolution to Last the Entire Year Happy New Year everyone! If you are like most of us, you started this new year with a plan! You are going to eat healthier. You are going to stay organized. You are going to buy a new house. These are all [...]
Unwrapping the Secrets of Package Recycling Although bubble wrap and packing peanuts are made of plastic, they are not recyclable in your curbside cart. Bubble Wrap - Reuse or Grocery Drop Off Bubble wrap is usually made from a film plastic called low-density polyethylene [...]
Can I Recycle My Garden Hose? As the weather begins to turn and we find ourselves heading to the shed to pull out last years supplies, we may discover that some of our tools didn't make it through the winter. Maybe your plastic flower pots have new cracks in them or [...]
Pest Control, Herbicides, and Dangers to the Environment Pesticides are very useful in getting rid of insects, weeds, and other pests. About 90% of households use herbicides or pest control, which amounts to over 70 million pounds per year (Earth 911). Never Pour Down [...]
Is America Over-Recycling? Recycling Wrong, Leads to Contamination American recycling practices need to change. All-in-one recycling bins and carts are currently contaminated with material that cannot be recycled. Contamination is simply any material that is not accepted in curbside recycling collection. In recent decades, as the harmful effects of [...]
Landscaping Clean up and Disposal The importance of landscaping Planning on selling your home? Or maybe you just bought one? When landscaping is done well, it greatly adds to your property value and tremendously increases curb appeal. Overgrown shrubs, dying trees, and messy vines not only create an eyesore, but [...]
What is E-Waste? What is it? Do I have Electronic Waste? How do I get rid of it? E-Waste is any electronic device that is unwanted. Cell phones, computers, laptops, tables, appliances, and more can all become e-waste. Some of this electronic waste can contain toxic materials such [...]
Carton and Plastic Pouch Recycling Made Easy Most types of cartons are recyclable at the curb, including refrigerated cartons and ones that sit on the pantry shelf. They’re made of paperboard in between 2 layers of plastic lining. Shelf-life cartons also contain a layer of aluminum to keep [...]
Plastic Straws - a Recycling Problem A Commodity Have you ever paid attention to how many straws you use each day? From the start of your day-- whether drinking iced coffee or stirring a hot one, to the soda that comes with your lunch or the cocktail during [...]
