Recycling after the Holidays by administrator
Feb 23The gift giving is almost over and in the wake of the season is a mound of wrapping paper, bows, cards and greens! Look for ways to reuse these items. This is a great way to teach your kids recycling. Trees and greens: http://preview.alturl.com/8kvad Need to find a tree recycler? Click on the link above and type in your zip
The Paper Trail by Lesia Petrizio
Apr 29I have been training Melissa, a new service agent, the past few weeks. She asked “what happens to the paper we collect?” Great question! I would like to share my answer. So what does happen to the newspapers, envelops, unwanted junk mail, magazines, copy room paper that you put into your bin every single [...]
Ziploc and RecycleBank Launch Recycling Program by Lesia Petrizio
Apr 15Those who know me know I am not fond of plastic. If I could do away with it I would. The thought of all those little baggies out there clogging up the landfills makes me sad. For my readers who have found “Snack Taxi” http://www.snacktaxi.com or “PB Green” http://www.pbgreenbags.com or opted to make your own, [...]
Plastic Pelletizing by Lesia Petrizio
Apr 1My plastic bottle has been collected, grinded, rinsed, melted, and strung out like spaghetti and now it will be pelletized! Pellets or nurdles are very easy to transport and sell to manufactures. The uses for these nurdles are endless. Manufactures can easily feed the pellets into huge machines called hoppers. The hoppers will melt the [...]
Sustainability by Lesia Petrizio
Mar 18Continuing on our mission to become more sustainable plastic recycling remains hot on my list. If I could do away with plastic I would. The EPA states that in the year 2000 24.7 Million tons of plastic were thrown away. 1.3 million tons were recovered and recycled. I have not been able to find more [...]