How do I recycle…

A series initiated by Carolyn McCornac

Paper

0906_recycledpaperDid you know that the average American uses approximately one 100-foot-tall Douglas fir tree in paper and wood products per year? … Here are some suggestions to cut down your paper use: Read here.

Plastic bags

0906_plastic_bag_recycleDid you know that the US uses over 100 billion plastic bags every year? And that only 1-3% of those are recycled?!  … So, what do you do with the plastic bags used by so many stores?  Read more.

Packing Materials

0906_packing_materials_recycleBoxes, bubble wrap, bagged air… you name it, and they’ve shipped it… to you!… So, before you toss it into the recycling toter outside your unit, consider the following options: Read more.

Denim Clothing

0906_denim_jeans_recycleIs your closet full of faded, ripped jeans that you never wear? This is your chance to free up some closet space AND do a little good. Read more.