Charities & Organizations

At a time when money is tight its nice to have other ways to help those that are less fortunate than yourself. Of course this isn't actuallly a step by step "how to" process, in fact...

Collecting and donating Coke tabs and other pop tabs is a great way to donate funds to charities. Donating tabs from different types of cans allows you to help a needy family or a legitimate...

Have you caught the fever from the growing Go Green movement, and find your small town doesn't support recycling? Are you tired of paying so much for your garbage service? Or maybe you've been...

In an effort to minimize waste and keep our planet healthier, many companies have started accepting used ink cartridges for recycling. Whether you choose to mail your used cartridges in or drop...

Not only is junk mail annoying it is harmful to our planet by creating extra waste by unnecessarily destroying trees. Let's look at the situation by the numbers: 75% - The amount of mailings...

If you are in a town that is serious about recycling, you are a lucky person. Recycling can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and saves landfill space. Paper recycling saves trees. Trees create the...

Recycling Cleanly and Efficiently isn't hard and it helps our households and communities. Most people want to do their part to save energy and resources, but sometimes trying to do so can get out...

It will take a plastic bag 10 to 20 years and a plastic bottle 450 years to decompose in a landfill, which is why town and state officials are so adamant about recycling plastic items. There are a...

According to Recycle Nassau of Nassau, Florida, if every household and business would recycle, we could reduce the amount of waste being dumped in landfills by 75 percent. You may not realize how...

Fundraisers are an excellent way to raise money for a specific cause. Like most activities, you may be required to obtain a fundraising permit. Contact your city clerk's office to determine if you...

Maximize the money you raise for charity by hosting events that require minimal spending money up front and are easy to organize. These activities depend on volunteers to help with planning and...

Paper can be recycled into many different things. Instead of throwing away paper, find a location near you to drop off your old paper, and put it to new use. Nearly every town has a drop-off...

Today's kids are involved in a plethora of activities from sports teams to academic clubs, dance to Boy Scouts. And at some point, their group or club will undoubtedly be involved in a fundraising...

The average American throws away 4 - 5 pounds of garbage weekly, according to some estimates. It's easy to cut this amount down. Decreasing garbage is one of the best things we can do for our...

Going green, or being environmentally friendly, has become more and more accessible over the last 15 years. Grocery stores are now selling eco-friendly light bulbs, cleaning products and even...

So many things can make your community a better place to live. Children may not realize this and may even take their community for granted, which is why community service projects are so...

Church fund raisers are a great way for a church to raise money for some of its needs. Vacation Bible school, church camp, a monetary donation for a church member in need, youth needs or supplies...

Recycling is a way everyone can help ensure the world is a clean, healthy place to live. It is not hard to do your part to help the environment. Small recycling bins are available for home use and...

About 50 million plastic bottles are sold in the US every year. While many of these are recycled, the bottle caps are not accepted by most recycling centers. There is now a way to recycle any...

People are familiar with the concept of recycling glass and plastic bottles because they see the special containers for collecting them in schools, businesses and parks, and they see the...

Recycling glass is a simple process and beneficial to our environment. If you have a lot of glass to recycle you may be able to earn a decent amount of money by donating your glass to your local...

The creation of aluminum cans does not come without a hefty price to the earth. Carelessly tossing them into the trash without recycling continues the damage to earth through solid waste that will...

When you take your aluminum cans to a recycling center, the cans are collected, processed and turned into new cans. It is an entirely self-sustaining process. It also is a process that holds many...

Most people are not aware that you can recycle cables and cords. Everyone knows about cans, bottles, etc. but you can recycle your used cables and cords the same way that you can recycle cans and...

Recycling is most powerful when done in large groups. Here are some ideas to start a community trend of recycling and donating.

You can recycle a variety of items to earn money, and here's how to do it.

With computers going obsolete quickly, many end up in landfills before the end of their useful lives. If you have used computer parts or an old computer lying around, bring them into a recycling...

Recycling is one of the best ways to protect the environment. It can be done at home, in the workplace and at school. In fact, every school should have a recycling program, because not only do...

If you can't afford a computer, you might be able to get a donated computer for free or for a very small fee. There are quite a few nonprofits that accept computer donations. They fix and...

Earth Day is celebrated on the 22 day of April and was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. Earth Day is a chance for everyone to come together and rally against all things that...

Going Green is good for everyone, so here are some ideas to organize your own Earth Day event at work or in your community.

Each person in the United States produces over 4 lbs. of trash a day but only recycles 10 percent of it. Americans throw away 2 million plastic bottles from beverages every day as well. During the...

Do More: Recyclable Items You Might Not Have Considered

Recycling is something that many people do, although for the most part isn't something which people make money from. There are ways of earning money from recycling however, and this article...

Do you need to know how to find a recycling center near you? You may be used to separating glass, aluminum and paper, but there is separate recycling for things like clothes, motor oil,...

When I first moved into a house that had a Curbside Recycling program, I went months without ever using it. Then one day they sent a list of approved items and I decided we should at least try. ...

Freecycle.org is a network online for recycling your old stuff by giving it to someone else that can use it. You can also receive e-mails from freecycle telling about the items other people want...

The greenhouse effect is a hotly debated topic, but the reality of it is clear. Over the past 150 years, the temperature has been on a steady rise. What can't be disputed is the fact that it is...

Don't think recycling means piling up junk in your home in big plastic bins; it is actually just as convenient as throwing out your trash, but it comes with the satisfaction of knowing you are...

So Where Do You Start? Changing habits isn't easy So how many times have you tried to separate for recycling? Use non toxic products? Take vitamins every day?..... exactly. I fell off the wagon...

You can care about the environment and make an impact without having to change your life much, try it out and it will make you feel good. Every little thing counts.

Recycling is a great way to help the planet, and can be a source of extra income as well. So you've made the commitment to recycle at your home, work, or school and are now wondering "Where...

We all need to be environmentally friendly, but sometimes it seems like more of a hassle then it's worth! Here are some ideas that are not so troublesome and will still help you to do your part!

Long gone are the days when you were considered environmentally conscious just because you recycled. Nowadays, the mind set requires a person to preplan before even reaching the recycling stage....

Go green and raise money for your school or non-profit organization with a paper recycling program called Paper Retriever. It's free and easy to get started. Learn how.

We all know to recycle cans, plastic, and even our toner and ink cartridges. There are still things we may not think of recycling. Here is an example of different things you may not have thought of.

Once you've finished with classes, it's likely that you'll never open your textbooks again. Rather than throwing the books out, donate them. Donating your used textbooks can provide other people...

Before you toss that old computer in the trash or haul the TV to the dump, consider donating your electronics. There are a multitude of charitable organizations for whom a computer that's old to...

A desire to improve the environment around you is not only admirable, but can make a world of difference in the world you live in. Because environmental causes can be seen on the news almost every...

Climate change, also called global warming, is an increasing threat to the entire planet. The idea of going green is popping up everywhere, from Hollywood celebrities to your local lawmakers, who...