How to Recycle Common Thanksgiving Items
November 26, 2015
We review good ways to recycle or reuse things like cooking pans and utensils, tablecloths, decorations and ceramic plates.
Sophia Bennett
Sophia Bennett is a freelance writer based in Eugene, OR. Her work has been featured in more than a dozen magazines, newspapers and blogs. She is a dedicated home recycler, an avid thrift store shopper and a huge compost nerd.
Sophia's other professional experience include six years with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, an internationally recognized leader in the field of nonprofit waste-based business development, and a year as an economic development and recycling coordinator in the U.K. She's volunteered with the Oregon State University Extension Service Compost Specialist program and Willamette Farm and Food Coalition. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, crafts, gardening and spending time with her husband and twin daughters.
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How to Recycle Purses
November 20, 2015
Purses are a hard item to recycle. When it comes time to dispose of your old purse for any reason, look into options for reusing or even upcycling it.
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How to recycle plastic storage bins
November 17, 2015
Regardless of size or composition, most plastic storage bins have one thing in common: they are hard to recycle.
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How to Recycle Halloween Decorations
November 2, 2015
Halloween is over and now you’re stuck with a bunch of plastic skeletons, jack-o-lanterns and spiders webs. How can you safely dispose of them?
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How to Recycle Halloween Costumes
October 30, 2015
Tomorrow is the big day – Halloween! But on Sunday, what do you do with your now lonely costume? What you don’t do is throw it away!
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How to Recycle Computer and Television Cables
October 26, 2015
That pile of computer and TV cables you have piling up can – and should – be recycled. Read on to find out how.
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How to Recycle Pens
October 23, 2015
Pens are one of those items that seem to have become unnecessarily disposable. Read on to find out how you can reuse or recycle your writing tools.
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How to Recycle Blinds
October 19, 2015
When it’s time to discard your old blinds, there are steps you need to take before putting them in the recycling bin.
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How to Recycle Curtains
October 16, 2015
You may have had them hanging out for a dozen years or only one (and just not like the look of them), but curtains don’t have to be trashed.
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How to Recycle Hats
October 12, 2015
Some hats are relatively easy to recycle (ahem, hard hats), while others may take a bit of creativity to reuse. Read on for answers and ideas ….