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17Jul

“Nanosheet crisp packets you can recycle”

@OHaregroup researchers have created a nanometer-thick lining for the inside of chips bags that allows the package to be recycled after use.

16Jul

Expired prescriptions, trophies, and pantyhose are three of the more unusual items that can be recycled after their use life is over.

15Jul

@AMPRobotics and @TOMRACollection are just two companies using robots and sensors to speed and improve operations at recycling facilities.

12Jul

Composting all organic materials could cut by one-third the U.S.’ landfilled/ incinerated waste, says a study by @FrontierGroupUS and others.

11Jul

Americans need to recycle “smarter,” says David Allaway of @OregonDEQ—that means sorting items carefully, emphasizing quality over quantity.

10Jul

The city of San Antonio (@COSAGOV) has collected tons of debris from recent storms that it is recycling into free mulch for residents.

09Jul

The 5 R’s: Refuse unnecessary packaging; Reduce consumption; Reuse items when possible; Regenerate by composting; Recycle what you can.

08Jul

@RecyclingSquad‘s #KnowItBeforeYouThrowIt campaign advises Michiganders to recycle clean, dry material and brush up on local recycling regs.

05Jul

A @World_Wildlife report suggests that humans may ingest up to 5 grams of plastic weekly resulting from the leaching of waste into nature.

03Jul

Buying meal kits such as @HelloFresh is a greener option than purchasing the same meals from a grocery store, says Shelie Miller of @UMSEAS.

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