An Inexhaustible Supply of Free Scoops: Plastic Milk Jugs
Posted on 04. May, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Recycling
Reusing something that would otherwise go in the garbage is fun and saves both money and resources. Here’s an easy one: turn old milk jugs into durable scoops!
Aquafina’s New Eco-Fina Bottle: Greenwash or Progress?
Posted on 25. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Recycling
Bottled water produces 1.5 million tons of plastic waste each year. Will new packaging really make any difference?
Take the CFL Recycling Challenge
Posted on 19. Feb, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Recycling
Think you’ve gone green by switching to CFLs? You’re halfway there: CFLs contain mercury, and need proper disposal. Here’s your chance to become a recycling superhero!
How to Recycle or Repurpose Your Old Cellphone
Posted on 05. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Recycling
Don’t put your worn out cellphone phone in the trash — it’s probably filled with all sorts of toxic nasties. Here’s how to hang up on Old Faithful the right way.
How to Recycle Your Old Car: Donate It!
Posted on 02. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Recycling
So you’re ready to put that old clunker in your driveway out to pasture. Maybe selling or junking your old car isn’t the best answer. Why not consider donation?
Five Ways to Dispose of Old CFLs
Posted on 24. Sep, 2007 by Chris Baskind in Recycling
Compact Florescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) are a slam-dunk when it comes to saving energy. Unfortunately, CFLs contain mercury. Here’s how to safely dispose of them.
What to Do with Old Magazines (It’s not Recycling)
Posted on 28. Aug, 2007 by Chris Baskind in Recycling
There’s no reason to feel green guilt over that big stack of magazines on the coffee table. Give them a second life by putting them in the hands of others.
