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11May

“When In Doubt, Throw It Out: The Dirty Truths About Local Recycling”

When contamination levels in a load exceed 2-3%, a recycling facility may not be able to profitably process it—and it will be landfilled.

06May

Recycling related to Austin, Texas’ Zero Waste Plan stimulated $1.1 billion in economic activity and 6,300 permanent jobs over 10 years.

04May

Rather than throwing out your cap and gown, repurpose it as a costume for Halloween or donate it to a school or theater group.

29Apr

@Habitat_NWHC allows homeowners to recycle their house and receive tax deductions for items that are reused in other homes.

27Apr

Alternatives to throwing our your old books: gift them, compost them or, if they are paperbacks, put them in your curbside recycling bin.

22Apr

A @RecycleCartons study found 94% of Americans support recycling and 74% say it should be a priority. But only 35% of people actually do it.

20Apr

Tips for being a more eco-friendly dog owner—recycle old dog toys at a pet shelter, make your own dog treats, and buy compostable poop bags.

15Apr

@CTDEEPNews’ Organics Infrastructure Initiative aims to convert Connecticut’s 2.5 million tons of annual food scraps to fuel and fertilizer.

13Apr

A @consumerbrands survey found that 23% of Americans think understanding their city’s recycling rules is harder than filing their taxes.

08Apr

@NCCoastalFed is asking North Carolinians to recycle empty oyster shells that can be returned to estuaries to help restore their habitat.

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