Tag Archives: EPA

Christmas Tree Recycling

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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EPA and manufacturers will take your E-waste

EPA (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY)  “Plug into eCycling with EPA”!  The Environmental Protection Agency has partnered with electronic manufacturers and retailers to provide opportunities for you to donate or recycle your phones, computers and televisions and avoid putting the toxic technology … Continue reading

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Recycle Wireless Phones

Cell phone recycling is easier than ever with manufacturers, retailers, and charities all working together to keep cell phones out of the landfill. DID YOU KNOW? According to the EPA: Recycling one million cell phones saves enough energy to power … Continue reading

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EPA helps determine how to dispose of hazardous waste

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Find lists of how to dispose of just about anything hazardous at the government agency’s website for the Environmental Protection Agency. Hazardous Waste includes items such as adhesives, aerosol cans, ammunition, antifreeze, batteries (car and home-use), brake … Continue reading

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Don’t flush old medicine

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EPA provides the U.S. Federal Guidelines on how to dispose of medications properly in the United States. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/

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