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Truth About Plastic [Infographic]

September 13September 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bpa, facts, impact, infographic, litter, ocean, plastic, refuse, reuse, trash4 Comments

Did you know EVERY piece of plastic ever made still exists today?!

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Upcycling Wonders [Infographic]

July 23July 22Posted in Aluminium, Carton, DIY, Fabric, Glass, other materials, Paper, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged benefits, diy, Home, infographic, Recycling, repurpose, reuse, trash, upcycle, Upcycling, zero waste2 Comments

The benefits of upcycling for green living and some DIY home projects that you can use in your home and can make your home look beautiful with products from trash to treasure is what this infographic by Noah Supply shows.

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Myths about Recycling [Infographic]

June 14June 21Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged biodegradable, costs, eco, energy, environment, footprint, infographic, misconceptions, myths, Recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, trashLeave a comment

With so many misconceptions about recycling swirling around, a little knowledge can go a long way towards helping you make wise decisions about how to dispose of your trash. If you didn’t know the truth behind all these myths it would be easy to think that recycling wasn’t worth our time, effort, or money but that could not be farther from the truth. While it certainly isn’t a perfect solution to dealing with our trash problem, recycling is an important part of our long-term sustainability strategy. Simply put, the pros of recycling outweigh the cons in almost all situations.

Take a closer look at some of these myths!

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Limits of Recycling [Video]

May 3May 3Posted in MediaTagged cons, cost, dangerous, downcycling, energy, glass, hazards, Landfill, materials, metals, plastic, Recycling, recyle, reduce, repurpose, reuse, trash, Waste2 Comments

Limits to recycling by The Fuse School

“Learn the basics about the limits to recycling. Yes, there can be limits to recycling, depending on which materials can or cannot be recyclable, on its cost and how involved society is.”

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Reusing Bread Clips

April 16February 23Posted in DIY, Plastic, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged bag clips, bag tags, bread clips, bread tabs, bread tags, bread ties, eco, hacks, plastic, recycle, Recycling, repurpose, reuse, tips, trash, upcycle, Upcycling5 Comments

Originally posted by Pioneering the Simple Life

“These clips might also make their appearance on produce bags. Some call them bag clips, others bag tags. They’re made of hard plastic and as of yet we know no community that accepts them for recycling. If yours does, please let us know in the comments section below.“