Category Archives: recycling

Top Ten Recycling Tips from Think Outside The Bin

Posted on January 1, 2012 by 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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New Year’s Resolution to Recycle More

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Start a Recycling Revolution in 2012! Some resolutions to consider: Resolve to begin recycling if you don’t already. You can start small. This site provides a wealth of information about getting your recycling efforts off the ground. If you already … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff on the Web

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Whether you are looking to get rid of your clutter, or if you need something but can’t afford to buy new, these are some great sites for general, and usually FREE stuff! STUFF YA DON’T WANT Great resource for all … Continue reading →

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The Latest Recycling Laws

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

RAYMOND COMMUNICATIONS Raymond Communications is an organization that tracks global and state-wide legislation on recycling. It has newsletters of state recycling laws, electronic recycling and international recycling laws. http://raymond.com

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You can help Wipe Out Waste

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

WIPE OUT WASTE This program in Charlotte Mecklenburg challenges its residents to reduce, reuse and recycle and gives away free drawings for participants.  You can also get a free guide, in print or online, at the WOW website.  The WOW … Continue reading →

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Recycle on July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL Happy 4th of July! As you celebrate the holiday with family and friennds, remember to set out a bin to collect bottles, cans, cardboard, cups and other recyclable items. Keep America Beautiful believes that each of us holds … Continue reading →

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Donate, Trade or Recycle Vacuum Cleaners

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

PROPER DISPOSAL OF VACUUM CLEANERS It is not easy to get rid of a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t suck! Some companies will take your old vacuum cleaners and donate or recycle them appropriately, but the simple act of recycling a … Continue reading →

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What can be recycled?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

What should I put in my recycle bin? Every community is different, but generally speaking all common household food and drink containers can be put in your recycle bin…leaving the “real trash” at a bare minimum.  If you aren’t generating … Continue reading →

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Landfill Statistics in the U.S… Staggering

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Verde Mom

How much trash is in our landfills? The first U.S. landfill reportedly showed up around 1937.  Our trash totals have grown to epic proportions in less than three generations, and the statistics are staggering. Considering our ancestors burned most of their garbage, … Continue reading →

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