Participate in your community’s recycling program. Don’t throw something that can be recycled into the trash. Look for the recycling symbol. Buy products that use recycled components or that can be recycled whenever you can. Start a compost pile. To help your community save the time and money it spends separating the items it recycles [...]
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Translating “Eco-Speak”
Understanding terms like “recyclable,” “biodegradable,” and “ozone friendly” can help you protect the environment and make better buying decisions. “Recycled” — “Recycled” and “recyclable” may sound alike, but they mean very different things. If a label says a product is “recycled,” check for more details. Unless the product or package is made of 100% recycled [...]
Taking out the Trash
TAKING OUT THE TRASH: Sorting Out Recycling Claims Store shelves are filled with items that say they are eco-friendly. Some products that claim to be better for the environment live up to the hype. Others don’t. Claims that a product or packaging is “environmentally friendly”, “eco-safe,” or “better for the environment” may sound good, but [...]