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Top Ten Recycling Tips from Think Outside The Bin

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN “Think Outside The Bin:  Discard your common household items, help your neighbor, help your earth” was written with a vision of making a difference in America’s homes and landfills.  In celebration of our success, we offer … Continue reading

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Celebrate Earth Hour 2011

Today, March 26, 2011, at 8:30pm (local time), the world celebrates Earth Hour.  Hundreds of millions of people will turn off their lights for one hour to take a stand against climate change.  This is an easy way to Do … Continue reading

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The Butterfly Effect on Recycling

Wikipedia defines Butterfly Effect:         The phrase refers to the idea that a butterfly‘s wings might create tiny changes in the atmosphere that may ultimately alter the path of a tornado or delay, accelerate or even prevent the occurrence of … Continue reading

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Recycle E-waste through an earth-friendly fundraiser

PROJECT KOPEG At Project KOPEG, they offer an e-waste recycling and fundraising program that can help you raise funds for your organization. Recycle iPods, MP3 players, cell phones and chargers, digital cameras, PDAs, palm pilots, and more.  Your unwanted electronics, … Continue reading

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Electronics are responsible for most of the toxic garbage in America

Did you  know? On America Recycles Day November 15, 2010, the White House Administration established a task force to prepare a national strategy for responsible electronic stewardship. Electronic waste (aka “e-waste”) contributes about 70% of the toxic garbage in our … Continue reading

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