E-waste is the general term used for broken, obsolete or surplus parts of electrical equipment. It’s also known as electronic waste. Because of the various toxic substances contained in many electronic items, over recent years it has become an enormous problem throughout the world. Here in the U.S., because of strict legislation which is now …
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How to Recycle Fabric
Recycling fabric is also known as textile recycling. All of the fabric we use, whether it is clothing, bed linen, curtains or anything else made from fabric, make up a huge amount of waste per year. There are different ways in which fabric can be reused, but although many options are available, a large amount …
How to Recycle Fluorescent Bulbs
The new energy saving fluorescent bulbs are definitely more environmentally friendly, but are you aware that they contain hazardous waste? Under the Resource Convention and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Universal Waste Rule (UWR), they contain category C hazardous waste which needs to be disposed of in a responsible and specialized manner. The bulbs contain …
How to Recycle Glass
Glass is used for a huge variety of items. From perfume bottles through to window panes, it’s so common that we don’t even give it a second thought. In 2009, the U.S. public generated 11.8 million tons of waste glass, and only around 25% of this was recycled. Can glass be recycled? A great amount …
How to Recycle For Money
We can all do with a few extra dollars. Finding ways to turn your unwanted possessions into money is a fantastic way of recycling, and something which we all can do. Just because something has no use or value to you anymore, this doesn’t mean that it doesn’t to someone else. One man’s junk is …