How to Recycle Light Bulbs

How to Recycle Light Bulbs

All types of light bulbs are recyclable, even those that contain traces of mercury. In fact, some types of light bulbs must be recycled—when tossed in the trash, they leach environmentally harmful chemicals into the soil and groundwater.12 How to Recycle Light Bulbs...
The Truth about Recycling in the U.S.

The Truth about Recycling in the U.S.

The Last Beach Clean Up and Beyond Plastics’ report “The Real Truth About the U.S. Plastics Recycling Rate” documents a recycling rate of just 5-6% for post-consumer plastic waste in the U.S. for 2021. The report also reveals that while plastics recycling is on the...
Composting in 4 Easy Steps

Composting in 4 Easy Steps

How to Choose a Compost Bin When choosing a compost bin, you have to think about how you plan to use the compost and how much you need. There are many styles of compost bins to choose from. On the small end of the spectrum, kitchen composters are small, streamlined,...