Recycling Saves Water

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In this time of drought, it’s important to remember yet another positive benefit of recycling and composting. We save 3.5 gallons of water with every pound of paper we recycle – Every 4 pounds of paper recycled saves enough water for a nice refreshing...

Recycling for Environmental and Social Justice

Community, Recycle

When you hear the word “recycling,” you may think of paper, bottles and other items you place in a separate bin. Recycling is something we do to reduce waste and lessen our impact on the environment. Recycling is one of the most recognizable acts of environmentalism,...

Covid-19 Recycling FAQs

Contamination, Landfill, Recycle, Tips

Here’s what you need to know about disposing of waste from household and workplace cleaning as we all deal with the COVID-19 emergency… What should we do with cleaning wipes? Single-use/anti-bacterial wipes should be disposed of in the landfill cart. This includes...

What to Do With All That Meal Kit Packaging

Landfill, Recycle, Tips

So, you’ve resolved to make this the year you start cooking more and eating better. You’ve signed up for your first meal kit and made some tasty dishes, but now you’re wondering what to do with all that packaging. Don’t worry —...

How to Dispose of Amazon Packaging

Landfill, Recycle, Tips

With the holidays around the corner, package deliveries are ramping up around the country. According to one set of numbers, during last year’s holiday rush, deliveries in the U.S. nearly doubled from an average of 45 million to 95 million packages per day. Even...