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29Oct

“Put fall leaves back to work”

Mow your fall leaves to recycle them in place; as the leaf pieces decompose, they add organic matter and nutrients to the soil.

28Oct

A single recycled item with food waste on or in it can contaminate an entire load, requiring it all to be landfilled, says @WasteManagement.

25Oct

U.S. consumers can now ship their used lego blocks to @LEGO_Group, who will clean, sort, and donate them to needy children.

24Oct

The typical American produces the following waste annually: wood—854 lbs; food—221 lbs.; boxes—188 lbs.; mail—23 lbs.; and tissue—22 lbs.

23Oct

Shoes, as one of the more durable items in the typical wardrobe, needn’t be thrown in the trash after their wearable days are over.

22Oct

The average American generates 4.4 pounds of trash per day; Bea Johnson’s @zerowastehome produces one pint of trash per year.

21Oct

@JPMascaro will use optical sorting to recycle flexible plastic such as chip bags and shrink wrap from curbside bins in Pottstown, Pa.

18Oct

@WasteManagement‘s “when in doubt, throw it out” advice suggests that consumers first consider the recyclability of the packaging they buy.

17Oct

Reusable silicone storage bags, baking cups and drinking straws are three kitchen items that will help you save landfill space and money.

16Oct

The U.S., with 4% of the world’s population, generates over 30% of global waste—almost one-third of which comes from packaging.

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