Recycling Paper Is A Success
Paper has quietly become on of the biggest recycling success stories in the United States. In 2007, 56% of all the paper discarded in the United States was recycled. Why? Because the paper industry...
View ArticleRecycling A Can, Can Make a Difference
It just makes sense to recycle those aluminum cans we all use nearly every day! First off, it just couldn’t be simpler. After you drink your favorite beverage, you toss it in recycling bin. But the...
View ArticleStart Simply At Home
One of the easiest and most effective ways for each of us to do our part is to recycle. Recycling conserves natural resources, reduces waste sent to the landfill and cuts down on the amount of...
View ArticleThe Never-Ending Glass Recycling Story
Recycling glass is another super easy way to Do Your Part. It’s as close to instant gratification as you can get in the recycling world. A recycled glass bottle can be back on a store shelf in as...
View ArticleReduce Your Eco-Footprint
One of the simplest ways to Do Your Part is to reduce! You can reduce amount of energy you use, the water you waste and the toxic chemicals you bring into your home. When you reduce, you conserve...
View ArticleCharlotte's New Recycling Program
Charlotte has a new residential recycling program and you can Do Your Part by not only participating but by knowing all of the items you can now add to your 96 gallon recycling bin. You can still...
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Top 5 Ways Chemicals Sneak Into Your Home
Everyday we bring dangerous chemicals right into our homes. It could be from our shoes, a new piece of furniture we buy, or even the type of shower curtain we pick out. Here are ‘Terri’s Top 5 Ways...
View ArticleOperation Handbag: Recycle Everything in Your Purse
Most women are familiar with a situation like this – your purse filled to the brim with a whole lot of stuff you just don’t need. You can actually Do Your Part with nearly everything inside. Are you...
View ArticleDo Your Part: Be Less Trashy
Want to Do Your Part and be less trashy? It’s easier than you think! Paperboard is thin, cardboard packaging like this and it’s one of the biggest trash problems.Think about cereal boxes, packaging...
View ArticleHow Chemicals Sneak Inside Your Home
Did you know that you might be bringing toxic chemicals into your home without even realizing it? Do Your Part to know what’s lurking inside your home and how to make smart swaps. A big contributor to...
View ArticleRecycling Plastic
Plastics are everywhere and much of it is recyclable. I recently visited the Metrolina Recycling Center in Charlotte. This facility processes 16 one-thousand-pound bales of plastics everyday. Recycled...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do With Old Or Unused Medicine?
Most of us will get a few prescriptions a year or one of our family members might. It’s important to Do Your Part with the leftover medicine because Americans go through close to 4 billion...
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