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How To Recycle Wine Corks For Crafts And CompostWine corks are small, lightweight, and easy to overlook when a bottle is empty. Yet natural cork can have a useful second life instead of going straight into…
The Impact of Plastic Straws on San Angelo’s WildlifePlastic straws are small, lightweight, and easy to overlook. Yet their size allows them to escape trash cans, recycling bins, and collection trucks, eventually…
How to Recycle Old Carpets and Rugs ResponsiblyOld carpet can be difficult to handle because it is bulky, heavy, and made from several materials bonded together. A worn rug may contain synthetic fibers,…
Recycling Furniture: Donation and Disposal Options in San AngeloFurniture can have a surprisingly long environmental footprint. A sofa, desk, bed frame, or dining table requires raw materials, energy, transportation, and…
How To Repurpose Old T-Shirts Into Tote BagsOld T-shirts often remain in drawers long after they have stopped being worn. A stretched collar, faded graphic, small stain, or outdated style can make a…
The Environmental Cost of Single-Use Coffee PodsCoffee pods have changed the way many people prepare a quick cup. With a premeasured portion, little cleanup, and a machine that brews in minutes, they can…
How to Recycle Aerosol Cans Safely in San AngeloAerosol cans are useful for household products such as cooking spray, shaving cream, disinfectant, air freshener, paint, sunscreen, and automotive treatments.…
Compostable Plastics and What Belongs at Our Local FacilityThe label “compostable” sounds straightforward: use the product, place it in a compost bin, and let nature handle the rest. In practice, compostable plastics…
How to Recycle Old Flags and American BuntingFlags and American bunting often appear at homes, schools, government buildings, veterans’ events, parades, and community celebrations. Made to represent…
Recycling at the office: practical steps for a greener workplaceAn office can generate a surprising amount of waste every day. Paper handouts, shipping boxes, coffee cups, food containers, electronics, and disposable…