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How to Recycle Used Dryer Sheets and LintLaundry rooms produce a surprising amount of waste. After a drying cycle, many households are left with a used dryer sheet, a screen covered in lint, and…
The Hidden Plastics in Your Kitchen and Smarter Ways to Avoid ThemPlastic containers and packaging are easy to notice when they arrive as bottles, tubs, or grocery bags. Less obvious are the thin films, synthetic coatings,…
How to recycle old paint cans and leftover paintOld paint cans often sit for years in garages, sheds, and storage closets. A half-full container may seem harmless, but paint can leak, harden, release odors,…
Recycling at the Fair: What Belongs in the BinA fair brings together food vendors, families, artists, livestock exhibitors, entertainers, and visitors from across the community. It also creates a temporary…
How to Recycle Old Phones and Tablets ResponsiblyOld phones and tablets contain useful materials, personal information, rechargeable batteries, and components that should not be handled like ordinary…
How to Recycle Broken Toys and Games ResponsiblyBroken toys and games can be surprisingly difficult to discard because they often combine several materials in one item. A plastic action figure may contain…
Why Reusing Shopping Bags Can Save More Than PlasticA shopping bag seems insignificant when it is handed over at a checkout counter. Yet every bag carries an environmental cost tied to raw materials,…
How to Recycle Old Holiday DecorationsWhen the holiday season ends, decorations often go into a storage box, a donation pile, or the trash. A little sorting can keep many of those items in use and…
Recycling fire extinguishers safely in San AngeloFire extinguishers protect homes, businesses, schools, vehicles, and public buildings, but an outdated or discharged unit requires careful handling. A cylinder…
How To Reduce Plastic Waste In Your Bathroom RoutineThe bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in a home, yet it can produce a surprising amount of plastic waste. Shampoo bottles, disposable razors, toothbrushes,…