This is a guide about making recycled paper. While a bit messy, making recycled paper can be a fun activity for young and old alike. Then there are so many craft and other uses for your handmade paper.
Donating or Recycling Old Trophies
What can I do with a lot of old trophies? They are in the way and we just want to get rid of them. Someone told us one time about some trophy company that melts them down and re-uses the trophy.If anyone has any info, please let me know.
I have a printer than isn't working anymore, and was wondering where I could take it to be recycled. Hewlett-Packard won't buy it back or recycle it because it's too new. Thanks for your input on this subject!
I am trying to find where I can turn in our house batteries. We are told not to put in the garbage, but our landfill/recycling location does not take them.
Disposing of Light Bulbs (Incandescent)
This is a guide about disposing of light bulbs. Once your incandescent light bulbs have burned out, don't just throw them away. It is important to properly dispose of them.
This is a guide about getting rid of old TVs. TVs contain materials that are harmful to the environment and need to be disposed of properly. It can be difficult and expensive to get rid of them.
I have access to hundreds and hundreds of old tires. How or who do I contact who would purchase these for recycling purposes?
Recycling a Class "A" Motorhome
Where can I get rid of my Class A motor home for salvage/junk?
Recycling or Reusing Old Cell Phones
I recently found the graveyard of cellphones and am not sure what do with them. I know that you can't throw them away, but where should they go? Is there any organization that looks for old cellphones? Or is there somewhere that responsibly recycles them?
Recycling and Disposing of Electronic Waste
How do I get rid of electronic goods that are out of order or broken.e,g, keyboard, motherboard of computer, headphones, mobiles, etc.Since they are not biodegradable, I do not want to dispose of as normal waste.Please help.Thanks.
Recycling Used Tea Bags and Loose Tea
Does anyone have any ideas what to do with used tea bags or grounds? There must be some way to recycle them.
Use a Mesh Onion Bag as a Scrubber
Plastic mesh bags made from the smaller stiffer mesh can be rolled up and used as a cleaning scratcher, then thrown in the dish washer to cleanup for the next use.
Is there a place that will pay for empty ink cartridges?
I am a major devotee of Freecycle. In the last month I have given away household linens, food, and books, and have been given stickers for a pots and pans promo at Albertson's, etc. Amazing what people NEED and what people give away.!
Donate Blankets To Vets Or Animal Shelters
You may be thinking about spring cleaning, and tossing towels and sheets that have seen better days. Take them to your local shelter. The staff and animals will be so grateful to have towels for after baths.
Where Can I Recycle Old Trophies?
I'd love to donate a large box of old, but well preserved trophies. Is there a local place I can bring them? I tried Special Olympics in my area, but they weren't accepting at this time.
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The green movement is in full swing, and while it might be great for our planet, it might not be so great for our wallets. A growing concern involves e-cycling, recycling electronic products which seep chemical poisons into the ground beneath the dumps. There is a way to responsibly recycle e-products without breaking the bank. Think of e-cycling as "economic recycling" and save the planet.
Twelve Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Books
As a writer (and literary packrat), I periodically find my nightstand and the shelves of my office bookcases sagging under the weight of enormous stacks of books. If you're like me and your bookshelves are about to buckle under the strain of unused books, here are some ideas for lightening your literary load.
Make a File Box from a Detergent Box
I transformed a family size Tide detergent box into a file box. I attached teabag envelopes to the outside to indicate the contents of the box. I put ribbons through the handle...
