Four Simple Ways You Can Recycle At Home

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Recycle this, don't recycle that - after a while of being told what you can and can't recycle, you might start to get too wrapped up in the process of it all and begin confusing which items belong where. However, recycling is truly a simple act that can be done almost effortlessly; especially at home! If you feel like haven't been on your recycling game recently, refresh your habits by following the tips listed below -

1. Designate one recycling bin to collect all of your plastic bottles once they are empty. While it can be easy to drop your water bottles, for example, in the trash after breakfast, lunch or dinner, ensure that they end up in the recycling bin by making one accessible by everyone in your household.
2. Although snow has been pretty much the only weather condition our area has seen lately, spring is not that far away. When you start to clean out your closet for the change in season, always donate clothes you are not looking to keep.
3. Use the paperwork from junk mail you receive as scrap paper for future notes. Even if you would rather not open it, the exterior of the envelope can come in handy the next time you need to take down a phone number or put together your grocery list.
4. Rather than stuff your plastic bags in the garbage can with everything else, set aside a cabinet where you store them so that they can be used again and again. For example, plastic bags can serve as great garbage bags for smaller trash cans in rooms like your bedroom or bathroom.

As you start to practice recycling around your house, we suggest getting the whole family involved so that you can make your home a greener place. How do you plan to take action in your home? Visit us on Facebook or tweet at us on Twitter to let us know!

At Boro Wide Recycling, we work to keep our planet safe by providing comprehensive recycling services to commercial and residential customers. Join us in our efforts! Contact us to learn how we can help you with your recycling.

How to be a "Smart Recycler"

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Recycling trends show that an increasing number of Americans are continuing to practice good recycling habits, allowing companies to take used materials and transform them into new products. Although we're making more of a conscious effort to take part in eco-friendly practices, there are always ways that we can improve how we decide what items belong in the recycling bin. Check out some of these recycling dos and don'ts that you should keep in mind as you head to the recycling bin:

• Cleaner items gain more value once they're turned into recycled materials. Before you throw old food or drink containers into the recycling bin, take a few minutes to wash them out.
• Any cardboard or paper products should not have grease or smudges left on them when they are tossed in the recycling bin. If you need to throw out a product made from this material, such as a pizza box, throw out the portion that contains left over grease and only recycle the clean parts.
• You can recycle your plastic shopping bags, but not through traditional curbside recycling programs. Plastic bags can jam the machines at recycling facilities, so take any grocery bags to participating stores that have a recycling program of their own.
• Plastic products are labeled with an identification code that lets you know what type of plastic they are made from. Do some research on your local recycling company to find out which plastics are accepted and which are not.

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Recycle What? Unusual Things You Can Recycle

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When you think of recyclable items, you probably think of the usual plastics, cans, bottles and paper. Since these are the materials that people most associate with recycling, it's not surprising that the majority of items that end up in the recycling bin are made up of them. But have you ever thought about all those other odd items that seem to be labeled as "definitely trash?" Well, it turns out that often, a lot of the items we assume to be trash can actually be recycled. The following is a list of unusual items that can and should be recycled:

• Gym Shoes: We've all worn a pair of shoes until they fell off our feet - but what did you do with them after that? Major corporations like Nike will actually grind your old shoes into a rubber like material that can be used to create tracks and athletic sneakers.
• Crayons: When a crayon is worn out it's garbage, right? Wrong! You can easily recycle crayons by turning them into a project of their own. Consider melting old crayons onto a canvas and create your very own abstract piece of art.
• Keys: If you've got keys from an old house or car, don't let them build up in your junk drawer; recycle them! Since keys are made of metal they should be recycled anyway, so either send them to your local recycling center or look for a local charity that might be accepting old keys.
• Wine Corks: After you finish your next bottle of wine, keep the cork and make sure to send it in for recycling. In fact, organizations like recork.org will actually collect your corks and turn them into new shoe soles.

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At Boro Wide Recycling, we work to keep our planet safe by providing comprehensive recycling services to commercial and residential customers. Join us in our efforts! Contact us to learn how we can help you in your recycling efforts, and don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news in recycling efforts and eco-friendly tips. 

How Recycling Works

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By definition, recycling is a process that takes waste materials and reconfigures them into new products. As a result of this process, we are able to prevent the waste of usable materials, reduce the amount of energy used to create new products, and ultimately reduce air and water pollution by reducing the amount of materials that must enter landfills.

While many of us know the importance of recycling and why it is beneficial for our environment, take a moment to ask yourself if you know how recycling really works. What are the steps to recycling? How do recycling plants work to manufacture new products out of old ones? Thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we can tell you! The following is a brief explanation of the steps to recycling:

1. Collect: In order to be able to recycle, a plant first must receive the materials! There are a variety of ways that collection happens, with the most popular being curbside collection programs. Other forms of collection include drop-off centers and deposit programs.

2. Sort: After all materials are compiled, facilities work to sort them and group similar products together, such as plastics, cans and glass. Once they are sorted, they are then cleaned and processed into materials that are suitable for the manufacturing process.

3. Manufacture: The next step in recycling includes creating new products out of pre-existing materials. This means that items you use at work, at school, or around the house may be created from products that once served a different purpose. Common items that are created from recycled materials are newspapers, steel cans, and soft drink containers.

4. Purchase: The final step in recycling is completed with help from the consumer. By purchasing new products that are made from recycled materials, you complete one cycle and essentially begin another. The next time you go shopping, choose items that can easily be recycled or are made from recycled products!

At Boro Wide Recycling, we work to keep our planet safe by providing comprehensive recycling services to commercial and residential customers. Join us in our efforts! Contact us to learn how we can help you in your recycling efforts, and don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news in recycling efforts and eco-friendly tips.  

Recycling Tips for Everyone!

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Although it might not be obvious, almost everything we buy and use can be re-purposed or recycled to some degree. When it comes to taking action, it's important to realize that recycling isn't just limited to tangible items - it can even be applied to concepts such as water and energy. Whether you're recycling physical items or working to conserve Earth's natural resources, every bit counts in keeping our environment happy and healthy. The following is a list of initiatives you can take to improve your recycling efforts and help preserve our planet:

1. Look for the "Energy Star" label when buying new appliances.
2. Learn to compost and then practice it! 
3. Use rechargeable batteries.
4. Donate old magazines to doctor or dentist offices.
5. Turn off all electronics when you're not using them.
6. Take shorter showers or use low-flow shower heads to conserve water and energy.
7. Only use the washing machine or dishwasher when you have a full load of wash.
8. Use plastic or reusable mugs for water or coffee instead of buying new ones each time.
9. Reduce paper and ink by using both sides of the paper.
10. Look for items made from recycled materials.

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At Boro Wide Recycling, we work to keep our planet safe by providing comprehensive recycling services to commercial and residential customers. Join us in our efforts! Contact us to learn how we can help you in your recycling efforts, and don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news in recycling efforts and eco-friendly tips.