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31Jul

“Is It Possible to Live Trash-Free?”

“Zero waste” involves reducing the clutter in your life and either reusing or composting items to avoid creating trash. But how easy is it?

30Jul

Russia recycles just 4% of its waste, and noxious gas leaks from overstuffed landfills have hospitalized children in recent months.

29Jul

Teaching kids environmental stewardship can begin with actions as simple as turning the water off when brushing teeth, @elginrecycling says.

26Jul

@RepublicService on how to recycle properly: 1. know what to throw, 2. empty, clean, dry, 3. don’t bag it—keep recyclables loose in the bin.

25Jul

Reusable silicone food bags in place of Ziplocs and cloth dish towels instead of paper towels are two ways to reduce waste in the kitchen.

24Jul

Japan recycles 98% of its metals waste as a way to help conserve the island nation’s precious natural resources.

23Jul

1.7 billion used garments are exported from the U.S. annually; some are shredded and made into other products; most are sold as clothing.

22Jul

The U.S. ships roughly 1M tons of plastic waste overseas annually—increasingly to Bangladesh, Laos, and Ethiopia, according to @guardian.

19Jul

Twenty-two US states mandate specific disposal methods for consumer batteries. Consult this map from @Call2Recycle to learn your local laws.

18Jul

Toothpaste tubes, disposable coffee cups, and food containers that are composed of two or more materials can be very difficult to recycle.

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