21 Things to Recycle

[zimbee]

This is from an article on coopamerica.org.  21 things you may not have known you could be recycling.  Here is the intro:

Garbage.
Americans produce more and more of it every year, when we need to be
producing less.
Even the most waste-conscious among us can feel overwhelmed by the amount of
household waste that goes beyond what municipal recyclers and compost bins
can handle.
That's why our editors have spent the summer investigating the state of waste
management in our country, and putting together information for you, our
Co-op America members, explaining how we can get serious about the three R's –
reducing, reusing, and recycling. Supporting members of Co-op America can
expect to receive this issue of the Co-op America Quarterly this fall. If
you're not already a supporting member, _join us now_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404745/0/) to get this special issue mailed to you.
Thanks for all you do for people and the planet.
Here's to closing the waste loop,

Alisa Gravitz
Executive Director
Co-op America
_www.coopamerica.org_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/42245/0/)


See below for the list of 21 . . .

: ) Kaycee

Come check out my group for going green: 
http://www.cafemom.com/group/gogreen101

[zimbee]

1. Appliances: Goodwill accepts working appliances, _www.goodwill.org_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404746/0/) , or you can contact the
Steel Recycling Institute to recycle them. 800/YES-1-CAN,
_www.recycle-steel.org_ (http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404747/0/) .

2. Batteries: Rechargeables and single-use: Battery Solutions, 734/467-9110,
_www.batteryrecycling.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404748/0/) .

3. Cardboard boxes: Contact local nonprofits and women's shelters to see if
they can use them. Or, offer them up at your local _Freecycle.org_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404749/0/) listserv or on _Craigs
list.org_ (http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404750/0/) . If your
workplace collects at least 100 boxes or more each month, _UsedCardboardBoxes.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404751/0/) accepts them for
resale.

4. CDs/DVDs/Game Disks: Send scratched music or computer CDs, DVDs, and
PlayStation or Nintendo video game disks to AuralTech for refinishing, and
they'll work like new: 888/454-3223, _www.auraltech.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404753/0/) .

5. Clothes: Wearable clothes can go to your local Goodwill outlet or
shelter. Donate wearable women's business clothing to Dress for Success, which gives
them to low-income women as they search for jobs, 212/532-1922,
_www.dressforsuccess.org_ (http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404754/0/) . Offer unwearable clothes and towels to local animal boarding and shelter
facilities, which often use them as pet bedding. Consider holding a clothes swap at
your office, school, faith congregation or community center. Swap clothes with
friends and colleagues, save money on a new fall wardrobe and back-to-school
clothes – then donate the rest.

6. Compact fluorescent bulbs: Take them to your local IKEA store for
recycling: _www.ikea.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404755/0/) .

7. Compostable bio-plastics: You probably won't be able to compost these in
your home compost bin or pile. Find a municipal composter to take them to at
_www.findacomposter.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404756/0/) .

8. Computers and electronics: Find the most responsible recyclers, local
and national, at _www.ban.org/pledge/Locations.html_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404757/0/)

9. Exercise videos: Swap them with others at _www.videofitness.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404758/0/) .

10. Eyeglasses: Your local Lion's Club or eye care chain may collect these.
Lenses are reground and given to people in need.

11. Foam Packing peanuts: Your local pack-and-ship store will likely accept
these for reuse. Or, call the Plastic Loose Fill Producers Council to find a
drop-off site: 800/828-2214. For places to drop off foam blocks for
recycling, contact the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers, 410/451-8340,
_www.epspackaging.org/info.html_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404759/0/)

12. Ink/toner cartridges: _Recycleplace.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404760/0/) pays $1/each.

13. Miscellaneous: Get your unwanted items into the hands of people who can use them. Offer them up on your local Freecycle.org or _Craigslist.org_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404750/0/) listserv, or try giving them away at Throwplace.com or giving or selling them at _iReuse.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404761/0/) . iReuse.com will also help
you find a recycler, if possible, when your items have reached the end of
their useful lifecycle.

14. Oil: Find Used Motor Oil Hotlines for each state: 202/682-8000,
_www.recycleoil.org_ (http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404762/0/) .

15. Phones: Donate cell phones: Collective Good will refurbish your phone
and sell it to someone in a developing country: 770/856-9021,
_www.collectivegood.com_ (http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404763/0/) . Call to
Protect reprograms cell phones to dial 911 and gives them to domestic violence
victims: _www.donateaphone.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404764/0/) . Recycle single-line phones: Reclamere, 814/386-2927,
_www.reclamere.com_ (http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404765/0/) .

16. Sports equipment: Resell or trade it at your local Play It Again Sports
outlet, 800/476-9249, _www.playitagainsports.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404766/0/) .

17. “Technotrash”: Easily recycle all of your CDs, jewel cases, DVDs,
audio and video tapes, cell phones, pagers, rechargeable and single-use
batteries, PDAs, and ink/toner cartridges with GreenDisk's Technotrash program. For
$30, GreenDisk will send you a cardboard box in which you can ship them up to
70 pounds of any of the above. Your fee covers the box as well as shipping
and recycling fees. 800/305-GREENDISK, _www.greendisk.com._
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404767/0/)

18. Tennis shoes: Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe program turns old shoes into
playground and athletic flooring. _www.nikereuseashoe.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404768/0/) . One World Running will send still-wearable
shoes to athletes in need in Africa, Latin America, and Haiti.
_www.oneworldrunning.com_ (http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404769/0/) .

19. Toothbrushes and razors: Buy a recycled plastic toothbrush or razor
from Recycline, and the company will take it back to be recycled again into
plastic lumber. Recycline products are made from used Stonyfield Farms' yogurt
cups. 888/354-7296, _www.recycline.com_
(http://lists.coopamerica.org/t/1335856/401205/404770/0/) .

20. Tyvek envelopes: Quantities less than 25: Send to Shirley Cimburke,
Tyvek Recycling Specialist, 5401 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Spot 197, Room 231,
Richmond, VA 23234. Quantities larger than 25, call 866/33-TYVEK.

21. Stuff you just can't recycle: When practical, send such items back to
the manufacturer and tell them they need to manufacture products that close
the waste loop responsibly.

: ) Kaycee

Come check out my group for going green: 
http://www.cafemom.com/group/gogreen101

[purplecalico]

Talking about the 3 r's. My family has spent this summer doing planettarian things like, recycling and watching what we put in the trash. We have so many questions on what to do. Your post is very helpful. Peace!! Marie

[energygirl]

Thanks for this post!  I just signed up for the Co-op!  YEAH!

Energygirl Helping others live more naturally at www.shaklee.net/safeshopper

[GreatToyMom]

My 7 year old is so proud of the $8 he just earned turning in aluminum cans at Can World.  He doesn't let anyone throw away cans now that he knows he can recycle them for a little bit of cash!  He just also received his very 1st wallet.  He's so proud to show folks that he has paper money in his wallet!

[zimbee]

Sherie,

So proud of your Roy!  That is awesome.  Keep up the good work. 

Blessins,

[greenmama07]

I'm so glad I came across this post b/c I've felt bad when I threw out regular batteries. I never new they could be recycled.

[Darlinree]

Thank you so much for the new info!

[3DTupperMom]

I am blessed in the fact that I was raised to Recycle and I help women everyday see how small changes can make a big impact on our world.  If you need more help with recycling or would like to know how you can make a big difference with just a few changes in your life let me know.

I work for the original "green" company....Tupperware.  We now carry a new line called TupperLiving.  Let me show you how to clean without using anything other than our microfiber line.

 

[zimbee]

Quoting 3DTupperMom:

I am blessed in the fact that I was raised to Recycle and I help women everyday see how small changes can make a big impact on our world.  If you need more help with recycling or would like to know how you can make a big difference with just a few changes in your life let me know.

I work for the original "green" company....Tupperware.  We now carry a new line called TupperLiving.  Let me show you how to clean without using anything other than our microfiber line.

 

Just wanted to put in a word for Tupperware!  I purchased the lunchbox sets and we are very happy.  They are made with PBA-free plastic and we don't have to use so many plastic ziplocks for lunches now.  I'm not sure if they are still available for purchase . . . but the PBA-free plastics are a great way to GREEN up lunches!  Less waste in the school/work trashcans!

Blessings, 

[sunshinemama86]

Quoting zimbee:

 

Quoting 3DTupperMom:

I am blessed in the fact that I was raised to Recycle and I help women everyday see how small changes can make a big impact on our world.  If you need more help with recycling or would like to know how you can make a big difference with just a few changes in your life let me know.

I work for the original "green" company....Tupperware.  We now carry a new line called TupperLiving.  Let me show you how to clean without using anything other than our microfiber line.

 

Just wanted to put in a word for Tupperware!  I purchased the lunchbox sets and we are very happy.  They are made with PBA-free plastic and we don't have to use so many plastic ziplocks for lunches now.  I'm not sure if they are still available for purchase . . . but the PBA-free plastics are a great way to GREEN up lunches!  Less waste in the school/work trashcans!

Blessings, 

i would love one of those luchbox sets! if you know anyone who still has them