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A Recycled Christmas: Reused Gifts Are Better
There are plenty of reasons to buy used for Christmas presents, and only one reason not to: you probably think it looks bad. Here are some reasons why you should buy used gifts and encourage the same from others.
A Recycled Christmas: Re-used Ornaments and Decorations for the Holidays
Here are a few ideas to help you decorate on a budget this year, with an earth-friendly consciousness, as opposed to "Crazy Christmas Consumer Mentality".
A Recycled Christmas: Make Earth Friendly Gift Wrap
I hate seeing those piles of torn wrapping paper heaped under the tree after present-opening time. These papers were barely used and are now ready for the trash, and the landfill. One option is recycling them!
Traveling Light: How to Reduce Your Waste on the Road
This article offers a variety of helpful stategies for reducing your waste when traveling. Learn how to apply the same waste reduction and recycling techniques you employ at home, on the road. In essence, a waste audit on wheels!
Adopt Practices That Reduce Waste Toxicity
Essential in reducing the amount of materials in the solid waste stream, reducing waste toxicity is another important component of source reduction.
Consider Reusable Products
Many products are designed to be used more than once. Learn which products you can reuse!
The Degradable Debate
One of the biggest debates in solid waste has centered on claims that certain products such as some plastic bags, paper products, and other goods are degradable. Are such products helpful in solving the solid waste dilemma? Find out.
Reduce the Amount of Packaging
Learn how to conserve packaging materials, while keeping your shipments safe and secure.
Sell or Donate Goods Instead of Discarding Them
This article considers how the proverbial line, "One man's trash is another man's treasure" can apply to you and your life.
Borrow, Rent, or Share Items Used Infrequently
Many items can be shared or rented instead of purchased, reducing waste and increasing consumer efficiency.
Is it illegal to burn in Indiana?
Get answers to all your questions regarding open burning, what it is and what the laws are. Read before you burn!
Recycling More Obscure Materials
We have assembled a collection of simple instructions or resources on recycling or reusing bicycles, computers, cellular telephones, eyeglasses, smoke detectors, styrofoam packing, compact discs, cameras, holiday cards, batteries, light bulbs, household goods, sneakers and synthetic carpets.
Know What To Buy
The first step to managing waste is to
accumulate less stuff in the first place. Your shopping
can keep your community cleaner, your family healthier,
and your budget going farther.
Junk Mail: Unclog Your Mailbox
Junk mail is
a hassle. Nobody wants it, yet we each get an estimated 32
pounds worth each year.
Earthday: How
far we've come and how
far we need to go
In the summer of 1969, Nelson got the idea for a national ?teach-in? about
the environment. Planning began for this teach-in, which
was dubbed Earth Day and set for April 22, 1970. A call went
out. And Americans responded.
Reduce
the waste, buy rechargeable batteries
As battery
use continues to increase by more than 5 percent a year,
the sale of rechargeable batteries is growing twice as fast
as the sale of disposables.
Where did we get all this STUFF?
Have you ever
asked a young child where milk comes from? Did that child
answer, ?The store?? We chuckle
at this misunderstanding. However, we might hold some similar
misunderstandings ourselves.
