Aveda goes Full Circle

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

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 Many cosmetic consumers purchase makeup and shampoo that has traditionally been wrapped in packaging that can not be recycled properly like the rest. Aveda is known for its organic and plant-derived ingredients and as of now its debut of Aveda's Full Circle program this month. All of Aveda's 107 Experience Center retail stores in the U.S will accept any Aveda packaging that isn't usually accepted by local recycling services; packaging like bottle caps, makeup brushes, tubes, pumps and certain bottles and jars.

What does this mean exactly?

Aveda will now recycle material that would otherwise be thrown away, material that ca be repeatedly recycled into their own packaging.
This is not the first time Aveda lent a hand with waste recycling. In 2008, they started a bottle cap recycling program which allowed anyone to bring in bottle caps from any store, not only cosmetic stores, into Aveda stores. The program was a great way to obtain raw material that can be repeatedly recycled without degradation. Aveda recycles the caps into new ones and sample tubes and also is one of the few programs that provides the means to recycle makeup brushes. Aveda, part of Estee Lauder Companies, plans to work with G2 Revolution, the companies recycler; together they plan to give recycled materials back to suppliers so they can be used in Aveda's new packaging. Most of Aveda's packaging contain 100% recycled material, a few even hold Cradle to Cradle certification.

 “ We thought that it was time now to make a greater focus on our own packaging,”  Dave Rappaport explained, vice president of earth and community care for Aveda.
 “ We try to turn things back into usable products,” said G2's CEO John Graham.
To learn more about Aveda's recycled product please visit http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2013/07/16/avedfull-circle-recycle-cosmetics-packaging
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10 Backyard Items to Reuse this Summer!

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Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

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Part of keeping our environment healthy and green, includes recycling as well as reusing things that we have purchased.  Although backyards may not accumulate as much junk as a garage, many people do acquire plenty of reusable items for the yard like furniture, gardening supplies and other materials.  After withstanding Mother Nature for a few years, you may decide that you need to replace these items.  Once you no longer need these items or decide it is time for a change, what can you do with these items?  You should always reuse or recycle.  Here are a few ways to reuse or recycle ten common backyard items. 

Garden Hoses: If you wish to recycle most communities have drop off recycling programs.  For those who would rather reuse many clever options exist like poking holes to turn it into a sprinkler or cut it to make a handle for something heavy.

Patio Furniture: Donations are usually the best option for recycling even if its not in great condition.  Depending on what the materials are made of you could bring it to a scrap yard and cash it in.

Grills: If your grill still works they are easy to sell.  Grills can also be taken to the scrap yard for a profit.

Yard Waste: If you are someone who composts food scraps, dealing with things like grass clippings, branches and leaves is easy.  Just add them to your compost and it provides carbon.  If you are not a composter most municipalities provide special curbside pick up for your yard waste.

Fencing: For Fencing you may need to seek a specific recycling solution.  For example metal fencing you can scrap, and plastic fences can be taken to a center that accepts large amounts of plastic and wood can be taken to local woodworking organizations.

Kid’s toys: Good Will always accepts toy donations as well as many other organizations like Second Chance Toys. 

Potting Soil: Potting soil can be donated to local gardens or neighbors starting gardens.

Sand: You can add sand to compost as well, it also helps with drainage  if added to the bottom of pots and used to fill holes in your yard.

Insect Repellent: If you use citronella candles in your back yard the candle may seem useless after the wick has burnt out.  You can melt the left over wax onto a new wick and reuse it. 

Scrap Wood: Scrap wood can be reused even if it is treated for painted.  It can be stripped and used for other projects or firewood.

Are there any other backyard items that you reuse? Let us know on our Facebook page.

Are You A Cat Owner?

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

If you are, you've certainly run into the situation of your cat scratching up your furniture. We have a solution. If you have some old cardboard boxes and some craft supplies, you can make your own scratch pad!

Materials you’ll need:

• Cardboard Boxes
• A Knife or Scissors
• A Ruler
• Glue or Double Sided Tape
• A Cutting Mat

The process is simple! All you have to do is cut the cardboard into same-sized strips and glue or tape them together. Follow the steps and pictures provided by potatopanic’s blog post. You’ll be helping your cat out and reusing your cardboard.

Let us know how it comes out on our Facebook page!

Recycling Facts!

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

Here are some Recycling Facts from DoSomething.org  you probably didn't know!

The average person generates over 4 pounds of trash every day! That = 1.5 tons of solid waste per year!

In 2009, Americans alone produced enough trash to circle the Earth 24 times!

Over 75% of waste is recyclable. Unfortunately, we only actually recycle about 30% of it.

Americans throw away 25 million plastic bottles every hour!

If every American just recycled 1/10 of their newspapers, we could save 25 million trees a year!

Now that you've seen these outrageous facts, Boro-Wide Recycling hopes you think twice about throwing that bottle in the garbage. A little recycling from everyone can go a long way!

Let us know what you recycled today, on our Facebook page! Remember to follow us @borowide on Twitter as well!

London Power Station to Be Fueled By Cooking Oil & Grease!

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

It’s true! Thames Water, Great Britain’s biggest water company has teamed up with 20C, a utility company to run the largest fat-fueled power station in the world!

Used cooking oil and grease from London homes, restaurants and food manufacturers will be collected and used to power the facility which will produce an estimated 130 Gigawatt hours a year of electricity. That’s enough to power nearly 40 thousand, average sized homes!

The use of the oil and grease is expected to ease sewer blockages, which occur when fat, grease and oil are poured down sink drains.

For more information on this topic, CLICK HERE! 

Let us know what you think about this “Green” facility on our Facebook page! For more information on Boro-Wide Recycling, visit our website www.BoroWideRecycling.com or contact us (718) 416-1656!

How Will You Celebrate Earth Day 2013?

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

Next Monday, April 22nd is Earth Day! Stumped on what you can do? Well, helping the Earth can be as simple as cleaning your neighborhood or local park from garbage. Or maybe you have a bag of bottles and cans, recycle them!

Remember that you don’t need to stop after Earth Day, keep recycling and protecting our environment year round!

For more information on Earth Day, visit earthday.org. Let us know what activities you will be doing to help our environment next week, on our Facebook page!