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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Anything made with steel can be easily recycled
STEEL RECYCLING INSTITUTE Steel is North America’s most recycled material. Combine all the paper, plastic, aluminum and glass that we recycle, you still won’t add up to the steel that gets recycled! Steel scrap is an essential raw material in … Continue reading
Most magazines sadly avoid the recycling process
MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS OF AMERICA The Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) want us all to know that yes, most magazines are absolutely recyclable…but beware of those glossy inserts, they may be troublesome. The MPA has created 2 logos for magazines that … Continue reading
Ways to properly dispose of fire extinguishers
It’s important to handle fire extinguishers correctly! If your old extinguishers are still full, but in need of donating, try Freecycle or Craigslist, or ask your local schools or Scout Troops. Never let fire extinguishers go to waste. If you … Continue reading
How to easily recycle exercise equipment
USED STUFF EXCHANGE At Used Stuff Exchange, the name explains the service: here’s where you can get some money for those never-used treadmills, rowing machines and stationary bikes…or trade them in to buy other equipment you want. The exchange … Continue reading
Recycle crayons, mint tins to help school children
TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS The Tools for Schools project accepts old and broken pieces of crayons. This volunteer project is part of the SCARCE program, which stands for School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education. The mission of SCARCE is … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits of Recycling, Crayons
Tagged donate crayons, postaday2011, recycle crayons, recycle mint tins, SCARCE, Tools for Schools
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Take Glass Jars and Bottles to the Curb
DID YOU KNOW? All types of unbroken glass can go in the curbside recycling bin, including beer and wine bottles, jars of pickles and jelly, etc. Clear glass is the most valuable but all colors are accepted for recycling. Glass … Continue reading
Posted in Glass jars and bottles
Tagged glass jars and bottles, postaday2011, recycle glass
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Recycle Foam Egg Cartons
EGG CARTONS Statistics show that the average American family of 4 uses around 41 dozen egg cartons each year; that’s about 1.4 pounds of polystyrene foam cartons. While we haven’t found any online options, you can mail them here for … Continue reading
Can You Hear Me Now?
STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION The “Hear Now” program at Starkey Hearing Foundation takes all makes and models, regardless of the age of your old hearing aids, then refurbishes them for less fortunate people in need. Simply mail your old, used hearing … Continue reading
Celebrate Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day, a globally celebrated holiday to honor our planet earth. Events are being held all over the world the inspire awareness and appreciation for our earth’s natural environment. Earth Day 2011 is themed A BILLION ACTS … Continue reading
Posted in Earth Day, Think Outside The Bin
Tagged April 22, chartreuse, Earth Day, Greening Up the Mountains, Melinda Anderson, Sylva NC, Tracy Himes
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Donate Worn Out Athletic Shoes
NIKE REUSE A SHOE Nike’s Reuse a Shoe recycling program accepts worn out rubber soled athletic shoes (any brand) and turns them into running tracks, padding for basketball courts, and tennis courts. To date, they have collected over 25 million pairs … Continue reading
Think Outside The Bin
Think Outside The Bin 