How to Recycle Window Glass
July 8, 2014
Window glass is extremely difficult to recycle. What are your reuse options?
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 Gift Cards
July 3, 2014
Gift cards are surprisingly complex in their makeup, so it can be difficult to recycle them properly and safely.
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How to Recycle Junk Mail
July 1, 2014
Though it can be a nuisance, almost all of the junk mail you receive can safely be tossed in the recycling bin.
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How to Recycle Running Shoes
June 26, 2014
You should replace your running shoes every 400 to 600 miles. How can you make sure they don’t end up in a landfill?
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How to Recycle Wood Pallets
June 25, 2014
Wood pallets are ripe for recycling, whether conventionally downstream or through creative reuse.
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How to Recycle Vinyl Records
June 19, 2014
Records, made of polyvinyl chloride, are notoriously difficult to recycle safely.
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How to Recycle Nail Polish
June 16, 2014
Most nail polishes are loaded with toxins, making them illegal to trash in many areas. So, can nail polish be recycled?
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How to Recycle Bricks
June 12, 2014
Bricks are a heavy and bulky landfill material, so reuse them whenever possible.
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How to Recycle Furniture
June 9, 2014
Furniture is one of the most difficult things to recycle. But there are some exceptions, and reuse options abound.
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How to Recycle Hangers
June 5, 2014
Hangers can be made of several kinds of materials. Depending on their makeup, they may be recyclable. But, regardless, they are certainly reusable.