Making homemade paper, how to make homemade paper from recycled paper, so you probably didn’t realize that you can use the paper from your recycling bin to make your own paper at home. Newspaper works best, but you can use any paper that does not have a shiny coating. So raid your recycling bin and make paper! Here’s how.

You will need:
-Recyclable paper
-Screen (you can use nylon hose stretched over a frame, an old window screen, or other flat screening). Two screens are best so you can work in batches.
-Tub or pan into which your screen fits (a rubber dish pan is ideal)
-Water
-Glue (use white school-type glue)
-Towels
-Iron (such as you use for clothing) Continue reading “Making Homemade Paper How to Make Homemade Paper From Recycled Paper” »

Hazardous Disposal Recycling Hazardous Waste, and we all know by now that recycling is a good thing, but recycling hazardous waste (or trying to) can be just as hazardous as throwing them in the trash. Here are some tips for the disposal of hazardous waste.

1. Contact your local solid waste authority, environmental protection agency, or household hazardous waste center. These agencies can guide you in how to recycle dangerous things and help in hazardous disposal.

2. Car batteries should be returned to the place where you purchased the car or the car battery. Continue reading “Hazardous Disposal Recycling Hazardous Waste” »

Recycle computers how to donate or recycle old computers, and as most of us are know how computers enhance our lives and make some careers and lifestyles possible. But when they break or wear out, what do you do with them? Many people just stick them in the basement. But the more responsible choices are to donate or recycle your computer. Here’s some tips on how to properly dispose of them.

1. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (epa.gov) is a great place to start. It lists contacts for local programs so you can find computer recycling or donation programs near you. See if they have a “Plug-In to eCycling Partner” in your area. Continue reading “Recycle Computers How to Donate or Recycle Old Computers” »

How to save money going green in easy steps, and one of the best things about going green and saving money is that the two principles go hand-in-hand. Here are some steps you can take to implement both of these ideals.

1. Buy seasonal, local food. This is eco-friendly because it reduces “food miles,” thus saving fuel. It saves you money because seasonal, local produce takes less effort to grow and to transport. (You have to pay for a lot of extra energy if you’re buying hot-house tomatoes in the middle of January.)

2. Combine your shopping trips. This will save fuel – you buy less of it, and fewer emissions go into the atmosphere. Continue reading “How to Save Money Going Green in Easy Steps” »

eCycling: EPA eCycling Program – A Brief Explanation, and fyi ECycling refers to the recycling of electronic products, which are more commonplace in American homes, as well as around the world. The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA for short has instigated a program to help and encourage the recycling of electronics.

To get the program to the regional and community levels, the EPA headed up “Plug-In to eCycling Partners.” These partners support electronics recycling programs in individual communities. They offer local governments, retailers, and manufacturers opportunities to reuse and recycle their products. Those who make and sell electronics then sponsor or instigate programs and opportunities for consumers to recycle their used electronic products. Continue reading “eCycling: EPA eCycling Program – A Brief Explanation” »

How to raise recycling awareness in your community, for recycling is something we can do as individuals, but the more people you get on board the more effective your recycling efforts will be. Here are some tips and ideas for raising recycling awareness in your community.

1. Organize a neighborhood clean-up day. Provide food and clean-up supplies (such as bags and litter-grabbers), and arrange to have a recycling or garbage truck available. Look around and identify the areas with the greatest need, and assign individuals or groups to particular areas.

2. Get your message out by email or other eco-friendly means, such as flyers printed on recycled paper. Continue reading “How to Raise Recycling Awareness in your Community” »

Disposal of food waste recycle food waste smart ways to reduce your home food waste, as sometimes it seems like we throw out more food than we eat. While that probably isn’t true, the average household does waste a lot of food. Here are some ideas for cutting down your home food waste.

Food Waste Composting

While you are still discarding the leftover food when you compost, you are recycling it into a useful substance that can be used to grow more food (or anything else you like) in the garden. Only compost food that has no other use and can’t be recycled in the kitchen anymore. Food waste composting is a very efficient way for the disposal of food waste. Continue reading “Disposal of Food Waste Recycle Food Waste Smart Ways to Reduce Your Home Food Waste” »

Is plastic recyclable plastic recycling benefits, and since recycling in general is not a bad idea, but plastic bottles are of particular concern. They are everywhere, holding water and soft drinks and everything in between. Recycling them is beneficial because manufacturing them is potentially harmful.

Making the Bottle

Plastic bottles are made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PTH). To make this plastic, manufacturers use petroleum products. Petroleum is derived from crude oil, which is a controversial substance to say the least. Oil is a non-renewable resource, and conserving as much of it as possible is a priority among environmentalists. Continue reading “Is Plastic Recyclable Plastic Recycling Benefits” »