Everyone knows that gold is a valuable commodity. So when we talk about recycling it you are more than likely to get some money back in lieu of this. Of course, we all think of items such as gold jewelry and watches, but did you know that gold is used as a component in some …
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How to Recycle Greetings Cards
We all love to give and receive greetings cards, especially at special times of the year such as Christmas, Holidays and Birthdays. It’s an inexpensive way of showing someone that you are thinking of them, and can also give comfort at times of sadness as well. Many people hold onto cards for many years and …
How to Recycle Paper
In the U.S. we use an enormous amount of paper on daily basis. From newspapers and wrapping paper, to exercise books and toilet paper, we consume it at a frightening rate. Computers have helped ease this burden a little as a lot of information is now stored on disc, but the amount of paper used …
How to Recycle Plastic Bags
If modern day society leaves anything for future life-forms to remember us by, it will probably be the humble plastic bag! Although plastic bags are today made from around 70% less plastic than those of 20 years ago, most are still composed of a plastic called polyethylene. This plastic is does not degrade and takes …
How to Recycle Plastic Bottles
Plastic bottles are a huge problem in 21st century America. For example, according to the Beverage Marketing Corp, in 1976, the average U.S. citizen drank just 1.6 gallons of bottled water. By 2006 this had leapt to a massive 28.3 gallons and it’s rising still. And it’s not just plastic water bottles; any beverage, be …