Some people say they don’t recycle because the rules are confusing. Other people think that recycling is too much work. The truth is, recycling is as easy as “trashing,” but much more responsible. That is why many cities have simplified the guidelines for curbside recycling. Simply empty out the excess product from acceptable items and [...]

The more we throw away, the more space we take up in landfills. When a landfill becomes a “landfull”, taxpayers have to build a new one. The less we throw away, the longer our landfills will last. The amount of taxpayer money we save by extending the longevity of our landfills is an important community [...]

From industry to government, from schools to our very own households, America’s commitment to recycling has helped keep our communities clean and our economy strong. Federal agencies are further reducing waste generation, increasing recycling, and increasing purchases of recycled products. Working together, there is even more we can do. Please Share and Enjoy:

We all receive unsolicited junk mail. Each time you enter a contest, make a donation, buy something on credit or with a check, order a product by mail or send in a subscription or warranty card, there is a good chance that your name and address will be added to a mailing list. These lists are valuable [...]

There are many types of plastic in use. Plastic must be sorted by type for recycling, since each type melts at a different temperature and has different properties. The plastics industry has developed an identification system to label different types of plastic. The system divides plastic into seven distinct groups and uses a number code generally found on [...]

Recycling is a great way to reduce the amount of waste you produce, but there are a lot of easy things you can do to avoid creating waste at all. While it is not always possible to eliminate waste entirely there are certain actions you can take to substantially reduce your non-recyclable waste. Tips with the [...]