Category Archives: Compost

Christmas Tree Recycling

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost 33 million live Christmas trees are sold each year in North America. After Christmas, look for ways to recycle real Christmas trees instead of sending them to the landfill. Communities across the country … Continue reading →

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Compostable Plates Made from Sugar Cane

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

COMPOSTABLE BIO-PLASTICS Some plastic items like these single-use plates by Solo are bio-degradable in community composting facilities. Find a Composter offers a searchable database to locate a composting facility in your area. Explore the Resources Page, as well as links … Continue reading →

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What can be recycled into compost?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

GREEN WASTE  The Green Waste website lists everything you need to start composting today, right in your city backyard or apartment—regardless of how little space you have. Improve your garden, window boxes and plant beds by recycling all your household … Continue reading →

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