Recycling

Recycling

Learn how to recycle everything, from aluminum and newspapers to less obvious household items.

  • Recycling used printer cartridges

    Wed, Apr 29, 2009 12:50 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Instead of sending them to a landfill where they'll take 450 years to break down, recycle your old ink cartridges.

  • Who invented the recycling symbol?

    Tue, Apr 28, 2009 2:36 PM by PlentyMag.com

    We've all seen that little triangle on products and packaging, but who created it?

  • Wanted: A few good empties

    Mon, Apr 27, 2009 3:34 PM by Matt Hickman

    Swap empty Kiehl's containers for brand new products with the Recycle and Be Rewarded program.

  • Recycle and reuse newspaper sleeve bags

    Tue, Apr 21, 2009 1:42 PM by PlentyMag.com

    What to do with those thin, pesky plastic bags that unfortunately pop up on a daily basis.

  • Recyclebank containers

    Recyclebank rewards recyclers

    Fri, Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Recyclebank rewards recyclers with points they can redeem at retailers.

  • A fourth bin for the Five Boroughs

    Thu, Apr 16, 2009 9:18 AM by Matt Hickman

    Design a logo and a collection bin as part of a competition that's aiming to beef up e-waste recycling in NYC.

  • Recycling water filters

    Wed, Apr 15, 2009 2:22 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Ditch the bottle and grab the much-friendlier water option: filters. Just make sure you recycle them when they're done.

  • San Francisco closes the lid on garbage

    Wed, Apr 15, 2009 10:27 AM by PlentyMag.com

    Recycling and composting expected to be mandatory by year's end.

  • Homeowners go green for greenbacks

    Tue, Apr 14, 2009 3:35 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Recycling for dollars: RecycleBank rewards recyclers with cash.

  • Remove bottle caps before recycling

    Tue, Apr 14, 2009 1:43 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Increase the chances your bottle will be recycled by removing caps.

  • Save Brita filters for recycling

    Tue, Apr 14, 2009 1:12 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Brita now offers opportunity for consumers to recycle filters to make new products, like toothbrushes.

  • Recycling your old clothes

    Mon, Apr 13, 2009 6:24 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Donating your old clothes can help you, and someone else, feel warm and fuzzy.

  • Matzah picture frames

    Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:15 PM by Matt Hickman

    Clueless as what to do with that surplus unleavened bread? Make a picture frame, coaster, lamp shade and more.

  • Go Tesco!

    Wed, Apr 08, 2009 2:04 PM by Matt Hickman

    International mega-retailer Tesco kicks off an in-store recycling pilot program at two UK locations.

  • Recycling plastic gift certificates

    Tue, Apr 07, 2009 12:18 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Rodd Gilbert's recycling company has been accepting used cards since January 2008.

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