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An easy way to help our planet?

Recycle Recycle Recycle!

1. Recycle glass and plastic bottles in most recycling bins. (Even better: get a reusable stainless steel bottle and save yourself hundreds and the earth tons of waste each year!)

2. Recycle plastic bags and plastic packaging– shopping bags, etc.– (including zipper bags with the zipper removed) in bins marked for plastic bags in front of many major stores/supermarkets (click here for more guidelines!).

3. Recycle clean aluminum foil by scrunching it into a ball and putting it in most recycling bins.

4. Recycle all paper, cardboard, etc. — as long as it hasn’t touched food (for napkins, etc., compost instead!).

5. Recycle tin cans in most recycling bins.

6. Recycle (or donate, if they still work!) all electronics (anything with a plug!), batteries, etc. at DESIGNATED e-cycling and battery recycling centers. Other electronic-related items such as empty printer ink/toner cartridges and CDs also have their own recycling regulations. Some places even reward you for recycling old cell phones! Check locally for e-cycling stations in your area, and read the US EPA page on e-cycling.

7. Some plastic containers are recyclable at designated recycling centers. (Most plastics, unfortunately, are not recyclable, but many facilities are working so that more types can be.)

8. DON’T recycle anything that’s been contaminated by food.

Have a recycling tip that’s not here? Please share in the comments!

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tags: environmentalism, how to, living green, recycling, sustainability

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