Is broken glass recyclable?

Is broken glass recyclable or can you throw it away? You might think that since glass jars and containers are recyclable, broken glass must be too. If that’s the case, you’re wrong. Unfortunately, broken glass is generally NOT recyclable – check your municipality’s specific rules

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Lightbulb disposal 101

Most people are in the dark when it comes to lightbulb disposal, with good reason. Nearly every country and region has its own lightbulb disposal and recycling policy, and there are many different types of bulbs, each with their own special requirements. No wonder it’s

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How to Reuse and Recycle Construction Materials

When we talk about recycling, most of us think about putting our plastic containers and aluminum cans in the blue bin. But have you ever thought about recycling building materials in your home? If you’re in the market for a major renovation or construction project,

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Textile recycling: 3 reuse options for fashion and fabrics

Clothing donations have long been a key part of our spring cleaning ritual, but textile recycling as a movement is just starting to take hold. Average joes to fashionistas and even the fashion industry at large are jumping on board with companies offering coupons for clothing trade-ins

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5 sustainable disposal options

Whether you’re spring cleaning, looking to downsize, or just want to get rid of the clutter in your home, chances are you’ve got a pile of things you no longer want. Sure, you’ve recycled what you could and thrown out anything that was clearly unsalvageable,

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Should you rinse your recyclables?

To rinse, or not to rinse your recyclables. That is the question. And if you do need to rinse, what about “sticky” stuff like yogurt that clings to the sides of the container? You may have pondered these questions as you hovered indecisively over your

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