Few economic conventions have been adopted faster or provided more benefits than recycling. Historically speaking, recycling is far from a new idea. In one form or another, communities have been recycling for more than two millennia. One of the first and likely imperative recycling efforts was to recapture gold to utilize for the purposes of […]
Plastic is a fairly new material considering that its mass production started in the 1950s. But its versatility has accelerated its production to a whooping 8.3 billion metric tonnes to date. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of plastic products are recyclable, with the vast majority ending up in garbage disposal bins as trash, from where […]
Many packaging labels today contain different recycling symbols and other directions to assist with proper waste disposal. Knowing the meaning of the symbols can help you identify how the packaging should be disposed of, and the right recycling containers for each type of waste. The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) This label appears on different kinds […]
To recycle or not to recycle? You probably have some items around your home that have outlived their usefulness, but you aren’t sure whether to trash them or put them in your recycling containers. Here is a list of some things you may have thought were not recyclable, yet surprisingly, are prime candidates for recycling. […]
Kids have great imaginations. If given the chance, they are usually able to envision creating neat things from recyclables. If you are looking for a way to fill a few hours with your kids with fun and creativity, try letting them loose on what they find in your recycling containers. Here are five crafty things […]
