Environmental Health

Spray paint cans are pressurized containers of paint that are made out tin plated steel or aluminum. Like all objects made of metal, they can also be recycled. Empty spray paint cans should be...

According to Waste Management, Inc., Americans drink at least one beverage from an aluminum can every day, yet only 50 percent of those get recycled. This is unfortunate, because aluminum is a...

Aluminum is one of the most efficient materials to recycle. Here are some different avenues for recycling your aluminum cans.

Recycling is a choice that many individuals, towns and cities have made to help the environment. Recycling cans and bottles can reduce the amount of raw materials needed and help save companies...

Think of all the trash your family takes out every week. It adds up. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA,) without recycling, a family of four throws away about 2,000 pounds of...

Aluminum cans are considered the most valuable beverage containers to recycle. Recycling aluminum cans provides environmental, economic and community benefits.

The aluminum industry pays more than $800 million for empty aluminum cans every year. So if you have always thrown away your old soda and tomato-sauce cans, you've been missing out on a high-cash...

In today's market, an aluminum can is worth about one penny, and about 50 percent of all the aluminum cans that are processed are recycled. Discover why aluminum can be recycled over and over...

Recycling is no longer a trend, it is necessary if we want to avoid living on top of a landfill but if all of those triangles and numbers are getting you confused don’t fret. Below is a guide on...

Going green is all the rage these days. The best part is that it's for a good reason. It can seem intimidating for beginners to know how to start being a little more green. Read on to find out...

There has been a lot of discussion in the news recently over the toxicity of chemical bisphenol A or BPA. Many studies are conclusively showing adverse affects in lab animals. The Chemical...

Homes built before 1950 or homes that were recently remodeled before 1978 have a high risk of causing lead poisoning. With children who have a habit of venturing in and out of everything, sticking...

Many people don't know that you can actually get paid to recycle. The amount you can make really depends on the state you live in. There are also many different things you can recycle. To learn...

Recycling is great for conserving the world's resources and for keeping our landfills clear of reusable items. Good recycling habits are easy to get into and when you have enough recyclables...

Recycling does not have to be limited to rinsed-out cans and stacks of magazines. You can recycle just about anything, from old tires to shoe boxes, as long as you put your mind to it.