How to Recycle Anything

Ever feel bad for throwing something into the trash because you didn't know how to recycle it? Check this out...

Real Simple magazine has made recycling, well, real simple. They have an article that basically tells you how to recycle anything from aersol cans to zippered plastic bag. It's all in there. Some of the tips can even save you money. For example, did you know you can save 10% on a new ipod by bringing in your old ipod for proper recycling? 

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Aerosol cans: These can usually be recycled with other cans, as long as you pull off the plastic cap and empty the canister completely.

Compact fluorescent lightbulbs: CFLs contain mercury and shouldn’t be thrown in the trash. Ikea and the Home Depot operate CFL recycling programs; you can also check with your local hardware store or recycling center to see if it offers recycling services.

Paint: Some cities have paint-recycling programs, in which your old paint is taken to a company that turns it into new paint. Go to earth911.org to see if a program exists in your area.

Pizza boxes: If cheese and grease are stuck to the box, rip out the affected areas and recycle the rest as corrugated cardboard. Food residue can ruin a whole batch of paper if it is left to sit in the recycling facility and begins to decompose.

Zippered plastic bags: Venues that recycle plastic bags will also accept these items, as long as they are clean, dry, and the zip part has been snipped off (it’s a different type of plastic).

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