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02Mar

“Your old smartphone is raw material for a new one”

Global production of e-waste totals 50 million MT per year, only 20% of which is recycled into new products; most of the rest is landfilled.

25Feb

Three tips for reducing kitchen waste: buy unpackaged foods in bulk, avoid single-use plastic, and start composting.

23Feb

@wheelsforwishes will tow away your old vehicle or boat, recycle the reusable parts, and use the proceeds to benefit seriously ill children.

18Feb

An estimated 22 billion water bottles were landfilled in 2019. What are the pros and cons of the different types of reusable bottles?

16Feb

To avoid contaminating your recyclables, it is important to rinse them out before putting them in the bin.

11Feb

While rubber bands, which often contain synthetic materials, can’t be recycled, they can be reused, e.g., to tie hair or reseal chip bags.

09Feb

Making less-wasteful purchases, such as avoiding buying single-use items—or “precycling”— helps prevent waste just as surely as recycling.

04Feb

While newspapers can be composted, other types of inked paper, such as those marked by a ballpoint pen or magic marker, should not.

02Feb

Apps such as @GreenChoiceNow and @oroeco allow you to track the effect of your consumer choices on climate change.

28Jan

If your state doesn’t require you to turn in your old license plates, you can likely recycle them, as they are typically made from aluminum.

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