Category Archives: Social 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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Cash is king for common collections

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

At Think Outside The Bin, we love to promote Social Recycling to “Help Your Neighbor…Help Your Earth”. Many household cast-aways are great candidates for Social Recycling, as the most responsible way to pass on those items.  But we also understand … Continue reading →

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Think Outside the Bin has it’s radio debut

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Social Recycling is featured on The Satisfied Life Network. The Satisfied Life Network, on 107.9 The Link Radio Show featured “Think Outside The Bin” and interviewed Tracy Himes as the co-author.  Go to the audio clip and you’re bound to get … Continue reading →

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Get Organized Month gift for you

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

To wrap up Get Organized Month, we’re giving all new subscribers  to this blog a FREE copy of our handy, dandy, 152-page interactive resource guide, Think Outside The Bin: Discard your common household items… Help your neighbor, help your earth. … Continue reading →

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Organize your home and get awarded

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Today is “Organize your Home” Day, and  we all have common household items lying around collecting dust and taking up valuable storage space.  What about those old trophies that you no longer need or want?  Consider donating and decluttering! For … Continue reading →

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Tools and materials needed to help volunteers repair homes

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

FAITH WORKS COALITION Faith Works Coalition is working to eliminate substandard living conditions and accepts used tools and building materials. Faith Works Coalition works in the Virginia Beach area, repairing homes for elderly, disabled, disadvantaged and low income working families. They … Continue reading →

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The Butterfly Effect on Recycling

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

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

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

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

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

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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New blankets can be donated for ill children

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

PROJECT LINUS Project Linus is a national non-profit organization that provides warmth and security to seriously ill or traumatized children. They accept donations of new (no used items accepted), handmade, washable blankets. http://www.projectlinus.org/  

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