How to Recycle Clay
June 3, 2014
High-quality, all-natural clay is a surprisingly reusable material, but clay products that contain synthetics present recycling difficulties.
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 Scrap Metal
May 28, 2014
Metal is one of the most recyclable materials out there. Your mission is to get that scrap metal to someone who can put it back to use.
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How to Recycle Fabric
May 22, 2014
Even though nearly all textiles are recyclable, only about 15% of the 14.3 million tons of textile waste generated in the U.S. every year gets recycled.
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How to Recycle Food Waste
May 20, 2014
Like almost everything that goes into our trash, food is recyclable. In fact, it is one of the easiest things we can recycle at home.
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How to Recycle DVDs and DVD Cases
May 15, 2014
With the waning popularity of DVDs, you may be looking to recycle your collection. Read on to ensure your discs and their cases are recycled properly.
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How to Recycle Propane Tanks
May 14, 2014
Propane tanks present a real danger in the waste stream, so it is essential to properly dispose of old tanks so they do not injure you or sanitation workers.
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How to Recycle Bubble Wrap
May 8, 2014
If you can actually resist popping it, might be acceptable in your local plastic bag recycling program.
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How to Recycle Televisions
May 5, 2014
A lot of old TVs end up in landfills, but they can be recycled if you get them into the hands of the right vendor.
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How to Recycle Aerosol Cans
April 29, 2014
With the proper precautions, aerosol cans are easily recyclable.
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How to Recycle Corks
April 23, 2014
Recycling and reuse opportunities abound for all of those leftover corks.