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09Sep

“How to recycle materials and create garden edging for your backyard”

Reclaimed wood, stone, bricks, and even bottles can be repurposed to make attractive garden edging.

09Sep

Paper bags, aluminum containers, and plastic clamshells (labeled No. 1 or No. 2) are generally recyclable—so long as they are rinsed clean.

09Sep

Mattress components such as spring coils, metal framework, cotton, and wool can and should be recycled for use in a new model.

09Sep

A product carrying the recycling logo isn’t necessarily recyclable everywhere. Check local recycling rules before putting it in a blue bin.

07Sep

Plastic-lined paper coffee cups and takeout containers are neither recyclable nor compostable and should be avoided where possible.

02Sep

Spot checks of residential recycling bins are gaining traction as a way to help educate the public about improperly recycled items.

31Aug

@dish accepts certain of its older models of satellite dishes for recycling. Check their recycling website for details.

26Aug

According to @wearesharpend, 77% of U.S. consumers will use their mobile devices to learn how to recycle a product.

24Aug

Looking for alternatives to single-use plastics? Search for products/packages made from plant resin, bamboo, milk, mushrooms—even seaweed.

19Aug

While recycling regulations vary by municipality, multi-material toys—“Chucky” dolls or otherwise—are generally not accepted.

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