Store poisonous, flammable or caustic substances correctly to reduce the chance of accidentally spilling or coming in contact with them.
Ground-level ozone and smog can form when cars and household products create unhealthy emissions, making the air more dangerous to breathe. You can help cut down on air pollution by making simple...
Wild rats and mice do not make cute pets. They can pose both as a sanitation and health hazard. Rid your home of these destructive rodents without using harmful chemicals. Here are a few steps to...
More than half of all Americans have access to curbside recycling programs. Most programs take certain types of plastics, paper and glass. It's easy to set up a recycling area in your home. Check...
For every ton of paper that is recycled, 17 trees live. You can recycle most paper, including white office paper, newspaper and mixed-color paper, through a local curbside recycling program.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has set a national goal to recycle 25 percent of our national waste. Some plastics can be recycled through curbside recycling, grocery store drop bins or...
Two types of cardboard can be recycled: flat cardboard, which is typically used in cereal and shoe boxes, and corrugated cardboard, which has a ruffled layer between the two flat pieces of...
Each day nearly 13 million glass jars and bottles are recycled in America, but not all types of glass can be recycled. Most soda bottles, food containers, beer, wine, and liquor bottles, and juice...
Of the 102 billion aluminum cans manufactured in 1998, 62 million were recycled. Even if your community does not have curbside recycling, you should be able to find a drop-off center nearby where...
The nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries you use in cordless and cellular phones, camcorders and cordless power tools can be recycled through a program sponsored by the Rechargeable Battery...
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 25 percent of the world's population needs eyeglasses. You can help a person in need by donating glasses you no longer use.
Each year 2.65 billion Christmas cards are made. Instead of throwing out your old holiday cards, consider donating them to charitable groups that will create new cards - or turn them into new...
Only one out of five computers on average is being recycled today. This means the rest are going into landfills. Before you decide to throw yours out, contact (800) CLEANUP, which will provide you...
Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, most of us will throw out 25 percent more trash than at any other time of the year. Here are some tips to reduce what you consume, give and throw away...
Wood smoke pollution is a problem in many areas, especially in the winter season. Small particles of dust, ash and smoke can cause health effects from bronchitis to emphysema. Follow these steps...
The environmental challenges of pollution, global warming and scarce resources are daunting. Can you make a difference through your daily purchases? Yes, if you're prepared to do a little...
Can anything you do really matter to the Earth? On a universal scale,
no. The Earth will keep on spinning, evolving and sustaining life no
matter what humans choose to do. There's much to do,...
A big percentage of available consumer products can become hazardous if they are disposed of improperly. They contain toxic substances that are harmful to our body and environment. Make sure you...
You can keep ammunition as long as you have a license for it. Often the corresponding state department will need a good reason from you to possess it. In many cases, people have guns and pistols...
Electronic items such as TVs, VCRs, CD players and computers contain toxic and hazardous material like lead, cadmium and mercury. Make sure you dispose of them properly.
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