America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. It is celebrated each year on November 15 and this year's theme is "I want to be recycled." America Recycles Day was … [Read more...]
How to Find Buy-Back Programs (and make money recycling)
Businesses or stores who may otherwise throw their cardboard in the dumpster or a separate bin for the trash hauler to collect on, could make money recycling. They could be using a baler to compact their recyclable materials and finding buyers for … [Read more...]
Green Spring Cleaning (without filling up the landfill)
Tips for Green Spring Cleaning and Recycling: It is a great time of year to go through your home and office to do some spring cleaning. Clean away the clutter, give unwanted items to charity, and recycle or reuse what you can. But, just because it … [Read more...]
Five Simple Ways to Create Less Trash
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that he average person generates 4.5 pounds of trash every day or about 1.5 tons of solid waste per year. Even though they estimate that 75 percent of solid waste is recyclable, only about 30 … [Read more...]
The Environmental Impact of Textile Recycling
The Environmental Impact of Textile Recycling The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates 6.5% of all materials going into landfills and/or municipal incinerators are clothing and textile products that could have been recycled and that, … [Read more...]
I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas…
During this busy holiday season, we know that most of you are probably thinking about getting together with family, rather then balers and recycling equipment. But, we thought we would give you a chance to do some "dreaming of a green Christmas" with … [Read more...]
Recycling: Good, Better, Best (Infographic)
If you are a visual learner, sometimes it is helpful to view recycling facts in pictures with infographics. The inforgraphic below is interesting because it compares the good through the best of over a dozen countries and how they are disposing of … [Read more...]
8 Green Tips for Back to School
It's that time of year again, where families are preparing to send the kids back to school and are getting ready for an exciting new school year. But for the families who are focused on not just academics, but also on less waste, and more reusing … [Read more...]
Sustainability and Recycling Quotes
We thought it would be interesting to put together a collection of quotes related to recycling, sustainability, and the environment. Take a look at what we found, and tweet your favorite! Collection of Recycling Quotes I only feel angry when I … [Read more...]
Recycle Paper and Love a Tree
There are so many reasons to "Love a Tree" and be proactive with caring for our trees and recycling paper. Trees provide us with both warmth and shade. They give off oxygen and provide a place for the kids to build a tree house and climb. Trees are … [Read more...]
