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21Apr

“Is Shredded Paper Recyclable?”

Shredded paper usually isn’t accepted in curbside recycling programs because it must be contained during transport. Ask your local recycler.

19Apr

According to @weardonaterecyc, the average American landfills 70 lbs. of textiles annually, including shoes, towels, and bedding.

14Apr

@lassoloop’s home recycling appliance sorts, scans, washes, and shreds recyclable materials, including plastic, glass, aluminum, and steel.

12Apr

Mattress parts that can be recycled for use in the manufacture of products include the foam padding, steel springs, and wooden frames.

07Apr

Recycled paper uses up to 70 percent less energy than producing paper from virgin pulp—and 55 percent less water.

05Apr

Rules common to virtually all municipal recycling systems: no Styrofoam, electronics, plastic bags, or mixed material packaging.

31Mar

You can begin growing a “zero-waste garden” by planting recycled food scraps such as green onions and potatoes.

29Mar

“Grey water”—from sinks, showers, dishwashers, washing machines etc.—can be recycled and used to irrigate landscaping.

25Mar

Coffee grounds can be repurposed as a pest repellant, garden fertilizer, or organic all-purpose deodorizer.

22Mar

“Wish-cycling”—the practice of attempting to recycle items that cannot be recycled—contaminates recycling and composting waste streams.

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