Here are 5 quirky facts about recycling to share with those you know who could be doing a better job at it.

Before the packages start arriving at your doorstep, make sure you understand how you should be recycling each item…

Styrofoam is hard to recycle because it takes up so much space relative to its weight, so shipping it to a recycler does not provide much return on investment.

Lots of facilities are capable of processing #6 plastics, but few want to take on the hassle of transporting and processing bulky foams.

If you start to feel guilty just thinking about packing up your belongings for a move because of all the waste it produces, then Rent-a-Green-Box just may have the solution for you. The Southern California-based company creates moving and packing supplies made completely from recycled landfill waste, and its Recocube packing peanut is just one of many offerings.