The Puzzle of Plastics Recycling, By the Numbers

hands holding up plastic bottles

Learning and understanding these seven plastic recycling codes makes it easier to know which products are safe to recycle and which ones are not. It’s not as self-explanatory as the little green arrows might make it seem. Brush up on your plastic recycling codes:

Battery Recycling: Safe, Sustainable, and Smart

Used batteries like everyday alkalines, batteries that run mobile phones and the kind that get your vehicle started every morning can be hazardous to people and the environment, so it’s important to dispose of them properly. Recycling is the responsible choice, and in some places it’s the law.

Time for Spring Cleaning? Think Scrappy

Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to make some decisions about your stuff. The sustainability movement is inspiring people to take a closer look at their use & disposal habits and find both creative and practical ways to extend the life of their belongings.

Get Charged Up About Recycling Household Electronics

old electronics scattered

Can you plug it in? Does it run on batteries? Does it use a charger? Answer “yes” to any of these questions for household electronics and you’ve got something recyclable on your hands. It’s important to recycle these appliances, devices and tools.