Recycling tips
A Holiday “How To” Guide for Plastic Reuse and Recycling
Submitted on Dec 14, 2009
According to experts, most of us will generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays compared with the rest of the year – resulting in an extra 5 million tons of garbage. To encourage consumers to “trim their trash” while trimming their trees, Plastics Make it PossibleSM, an initiative sponsored by the plastics industries of [...]
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Tips to Get Your Kids Recycling!
Submitted on Dec 11, 2009
Recycling is easy – and a fun family project any day of the year. Here are a few simple steps your family can take together to maximize what gets recycled in your home. 1. Get smart. It takes just a few clicks of the computer mouse to find out which recyclables are accepted in your area [...]
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Empowered Youth Take Recycling From Sesame Street to Their Neighborhood Streets
Submitted on Dec 11, 2009
“Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Close the loop…” Plenty of kids will recognize this YouTube hit about recycling sung by the spokesdinosaur Recycle Rex. And from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood® to Sesame Street®, children continue to be exposed to messages about recycling starting in early childhood. Is this early education influencing behavior [...]
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This America Recycles Day, Take Another Look at Recycled Plastics!
Submitted on Nov 30, 2009
Have you ever wondered what happens to the plastic bottles you throw in the recycling bin or the plastic bags and wraps you bring back to the grocery store? Though recycled plastics might be out-of-mind once the raw material leaves your hand, they are far from out-of-sight. Chances are, these valuable materials have already made [...]
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When It Comes To Recycling, Women Talk More Trash
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009
Plastics Make it PossibleSM Unveils Surprising Information about Americans’ Recycling Habits with America Recycles Day Survey
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A How-To Guide To Recycling Plastics
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009
To make it easier for consumers to recycle more this America Recycles Day, Plastics Make it PossibleSM offers the following tips for reusing and reusing everyday plastics. These simple steps can help you keep your commitment to protecting the environment on November 15 and throughout the year. 1. Find out which plastics are accepted for recycling in [...]
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Today’s Water Bottle, Tomorrow’s Little Black Dress
Submitted on Nov 5, 2009
From t-shirts to couture, plastics and recycled plastics are inspiring new and stylish looks. Did you know that today’s plastic water bottle can become tomorrow’s little black dress? Follow the link below to see tips that will help you recycle more of the plastics you use. Recycling Fashion Tip Sheet
Category: Eco Solutions • Fashion & Design
America Recycles Day
Submitted on Oct 6, 2009
America Recycles Day, on November 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Celebrating its 12th year, it has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits. Your plastic products can have a second — or even a third — life, but [...]
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Plastic Recycling Tips
Submitted on Oct 1, 2009
Need some ideas on ways to make recycling easier? Try these tips!
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