On November 7, when daylight savings time ends, we get another 60 precious minutes added to our day. An hour might be all we need to purge our closets and de-clutter the cabinets and drawers of outdated items. Instead of tossing them in the trash, which will then head to the landfill, why not take the time to recycle them?
A little over a week from now is
America Recycles Day (November 15). And yes, there's a website specifically for this event. Go to
www.americarecyclesday.org. Need to know
What, When, Where & How to recycle your items? On the above website, click on the link, Recycle in Your Community, type in the item in question and add your zip code and you will be provided a list of locations in your area accepting that specific item. No excuses now!
Here's a list of potential items to get you started:
- Outdated cell phones, computer equipment, VCR, DVD/CD players, cameras
- Intact light bulbs
- Batteries (household and car)
- Cleaning supplies
- Pesticides and fertilizers
- Paint and supplies
Recycling everyday items is important as well.
When you recycle...10 cans per week / You Save enough energy for 30 hours of TV watching per week
When you recycle...4 Sunday papers per month / You Save 4 trees per year
When you recycle...15 plastic bottles per week / You Save enough fiber to make 156 t-shirts per year
When you recycle...1 glass bottle / You Save enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for 4 hours, or power a computer for 30 minutes or a TV for 20 minutes
Source: Family Circle Nov 2010
If you're not already recycling, now would be a great time to start. If you're an avid recycler, kudos to you for your effort to save the planet.
If you run across items that are in good working order or in good shape, but you no longer have a use for them, please consider donating the items to a local charity. In a future post, I'll provide a list of charities and the item they are accepting.
Together We Can Make A Difference!
Hollie
