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5 rules that will help you be better at recycling

According to a recent study, a staggering 92 percent of Americans are unsure about what waste can be recycled, and what can’t be recycled. In order to make recycling easier and more effective, governments and big businesses will have to work together to reduce the amount of trash we produce while devising more responsible ways to dispose of it. In the meantime, there are five simple things we can do to be smarter about what we try to recycle.

First, we must know what to toss in the bin. The best practice is to keep it simple and focus on basic items: You can probably place plastic soda bottles and aluminum cans into your recycling bin, no matter where you live. Glass bottles, paper and cardboard are also fairly safe bets, though many communities require them to be separated from other recyclables. It’s also important to note that plastics with the “recycling symbol” stamped on them ? the triangle with the number in the middle ? aren’t necessarily recyclable. But if the plastic is rigid like you see in water bottles and detergent bottles, they’re most likely recyclable.

Second, realize what you can’t toss in the recycling bin. Most municipalities post their recycling rules online. You can look yours up by going to the website BeRecycled.org, which lets you enter your ZIP code and returns a list of local websites with official information. A general rule of thumb is that common items such as hoses and cords, plastic bags, propane tanks, needles and clothing should definitely not go into your household recycling.

Third, when recycling, do a quick cleaning. Try to empty or scrape as much food out of containers as possible. You can even rinse them out. If they’re too dirty, they can’t be recycled.

Fourth, don’t bag it. Unless you live in a place that requires you to secure your recyclables in plastic bags, keep them loose in the curbside bin.

Fifth, when in doubt, throw it out. If you’re not sure whether something can be recycled, don’t place it in your curbside bin. Yes, it might end up in a landfill. But that’s where it’d go if you tried to recycle it anyway. READ MORE

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Recycle – even that old shirt!

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Don’t toss your old clothes in the trash! Here’s how to recycle them instead

No matter how much you might want to keep repairing your longtime favorite shirt so you can keep wearing it, at some point, it’s time to let it go. But wait! Don’t throw in the trash. Textile waste, which includes everything from old shirts to carpets and comforters, is an enormous problem. We recycle a remarkably small percentage of textiles in the US, and in 2015, 10.5 million tons of textile waste ended up in our landfills. Instead of tossing your old clothes in the trash, here are a few ways to properly recycle it. One way is to drop off or mail in your old shirt to San-Francisco based retailer Marine Layer, which launched the “Re-Spun” recycling initiative aimed at tackling the problem with textile waste. For every t-shirt you drop off or mail in, you’ll receive $5 in credit, up to a limit of $25 (though there’s no limit on the number of tees you can donate, so it’s not a bad opportunity to declutter your closet once and for all). From here, according to Marine Layer’s website, the shirt will be broken down into fibers, turned into yarn, and then recycled into a new tee to be sold in stores. If you’re feeling a little cynical about a retailer making money off your old clothes, there are other ways to get rid of your old clothes. Of course, you can always try a consignment or thrift store, which may give you more (or less) than the value given by Marine Layer. If left with unsold clothing, however, stores like Goodwill may inevitably ship them off to a landfill. Otherwise, you can use Earth911’s locator to find a retailer or facility that’ll accept your used clothing; both H&M and the North Face stores accept any brand of clothing for recycling or reuse. READ MORE

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Don’t trash that old mattress – recycle it!

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Your old mattress isn’t trash. Here’s how to donate or recycle it

Some items are easy to recycle, like a plastic bottle or newspaper. Other things are a lot more difficult, simply because they probably won’t fit in your average recycling bin—like a king-size mattress, for instance. Believe it or not, recycling your used mattress is easier than you think, but there’s often a common misconception that we should trash them. Who would want our old mattresses, anyway? Turns out, plenty of people. From boxsprings to foam, mattresses contain valuable recyclable material which can be repurposed in a number of ways, including as carpeting and clothing. If you’ve ever wanted to recycle your mattress, here are few ways you can accomplish it. The first way is to contact a nearby bulk waste collection center. These centers accept larger objects than your average trash and often require that you set up an appointment. Another you can do is contact a junk removal service. You can do an online search for local junk removal companies or use a nationwide program like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Load Up. Both programs will bring your mattresses to nearby recycling facilities or donate them. Usually, using such a service will require a small fee—depending on the weight of your mattress. The next way to deal with an old mattress only applies if you bought a new one. Basically, if you buy a new mattress, chances are the company you bought it from will haul your old one away. You may, however, be responsible for a small fee. And if all else fails, donating your mattress is just as valuable as recycling it. Take a look at DonationTown.org’s locator to find nearby charities that will accept your mattress and you’ll have the chance to help someone in need. READ MORE

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Recycling can pay your bus fare

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bus tickets in exchange for plastic bottles Residents of this Indonesian city can trade plastic bottles for bus tickets

Istanbul isn’t the only city where recycling can be rewarded with a reduction in transportation costs. In Indonesia, the city of Surabaya allows residents to get free bus rides in exchange for used plastic bottles and cups. Under the new recycling initiative, a two-hour bus ticket costs up to five plastic bottles or ten plastic cups, depending on the size. The city hopes this scheme will help it meet its target of becoming free of plastic waste by 2020. READ MORE

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