Recycle, reduce, reuse - this motto has inspired and encouraged generations of citizens since the 1970s. And it is still relevant today.
Despite the challenges and occasional setbacks, we have made great strides towards a greener and more sustainable world. And it begins at home.
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Reuse and recycling has been promoted in our society for decades. But we don't often think of these practices when it comes to residential junk.
The default move for most of us is to simply toss our junk or have it hauled away. But reuse, upcycling, and recycling are almost always better options.
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[This article first appeared here in May 2020 and has been expanded and updated.]
It may surprise many people to know that there is far more to residential recycling than just plastic, paper and glass.
In fact, there are a large number of common household items that are made up of most recyclable components. And these items can be found in most every American kitchen and laundry room.
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Tackling a house clean-up or cleanout can be challenging. One tactic is to simply clean your home room-by-room according to a written plan.
Of course, the cleanout phase of your home cleaning project is just the biggest step in the process. Once you've removed everything you no longer want or need, you'll need to get rid of it.
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The modern era of recycling has taken on new life in the last decade with innovative technology and processes. But some materials still reign supreme.
From steel to aluminum to glass, there are standard waste materials that can be recycled and reused infinitely - if they are processed correctly and not landfilled instead.
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Recycling has advanced far beyond collecting cans and bottles, cardboard and newspapers. And despite disappointing efforts, the future is bright.
While some nations are making impressive strides in pursuing and building sustainable cultures, others are still lagging in all areas. And the United States, while not the worst offender, certainly has much room for improvement.
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Most homes in America have residential waste management service. And this usually includes both a trash bin and a recycling bin. But what are we recycling?
For most people, it's often little more than plastic containers, a few glass bottles, and aluminum waste materials. Yet there could be so much more.
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When we think of recycling at home we tend to think of cans, paper, plastic and glass. And junk removal is everything else. But maybe not so much actually.
The fact is that there's far more "junk" that is actually recyclable - and that doesn't need to end up in landfills or incinerators. Really.
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Everyone likes to save money. And with inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, and seemingly random shortages, saving on services like junk hauling matters.
And one of the ways you can save on junk hauling fees is to recycle as much of your own junk and house cleanout debris as possible first. But the question might be "What can be recycled?"
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