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Everyone can do their part for the environment by following the three R's: Recycle, Reduce and Reuse. We can all be more efficient by recycling our waste, reducing our trash and reusing what we can. This guide will show you what you can do.
Recycled materials can be used for anything from energy to clothing. Help protect the Earth by recycling your household and work waste for reuse. Go green by doing your Read More
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 Read More
Once used oil is properly recycled, it can be turned into fuel oils or used as a raw material for the refining and petrochemical industries. Used oil can be recycled at Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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, Read More
Mention the word "recycling" and many people immediately think "hassle." Recycling does not have to be a hassle for your family. There are a variety of ways to make home Read More
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Three little words make a big difference for the environment, so much so that many environmental groups use them as a mantra. These three words Read More
Working from home is less costly than renting office space. Once you've decided to skip the hassle and expense of commuting, there are additional ways to reduce your costs. Read More
Every year, landfills across the world are packed with thousands of tons of unnecessary trash. Each person in the United States produces an average of 4 pounds of trash Read More
With a little fore thought and determination, you can reduce the amount of garbage you create by as much as 40 to 60 percent. Read on to learn more. Read More
Economizing means reducing waste and expense. But it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the basic pleasures in life. If you cut corners, you can reduce your cash outflow Read More
When food spoils, the restaurant has just lost profit. Many restaurant owners find reducing waste one of the most difficult parts of their business because there are so Read More
Personal grooming products are wasteful and counterproductive for the environment. With a little recycling and ingenuity, your bathroom's waste can be significantly Read More
Freecycle has over 4,000 groups and over 4,000,000 members who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reusing and recyling so that good Read More
Reusing plastic water bottles helps the environment and saves money but can present a health hazard if the bottles harbor bacteria or the plastics begin to break down. Many Read More
If you aren't going to donate your old clothes, reuse them for everyday household tasks. Read on to learn how to reuse old clothes. Read More
Various bags can be reused rather than discarded. If you do not have a use for them, save them and ask friends, schools, daycares or nonprofit agencies to see if they can Read More
You don't have to toss old newspapers into the trash or even the recycling bin. Newspapers can be utilized in many different ways to extend the life of a seemingly useless Read More
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 Read More
Those plastic bags that you get from the grocery store can be quite the nuisance, especially once you’ve removed all your groceries. Don’t just throw the bags away, though. Read More
Check out some of these creative ways to reuse empty prescription bottles and over-the-counter bottles. You may think twice before you throw them away from now on. Read More
Making something useful out of something useless is helpful when trying to conserve. Reusing everyday items is one of the three keys to conservation suggested by the U.S. Read More
Most Americans are extremely conscientious of the importance of recycling their glass and plastic bottles, newspapers and grocery bags. What they may not realize is that Read More
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