Behold: The Rules to Recycling
Check out the latest rules that will help you become the best of the best at recycling.
PAPER
PAPER MACKAY
The rules for paper are worth writing down (on paper you’ll want to keep).
CARDBOARD
CARLOS CARDBOARD
The rules to recycling cardboard are not really out-of-the-box thinking.
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- West Michigan composting king turns ‘worm poop’ into ‘black gold’ - GRAND RAPIDS — Luis Chen is Grand Rapids’ self-proclaimed “worm poop” king, and he couldn’t be more proud of the title. Chen is the owner of Wormies, a composting business that specializes in vermicomposting (composting with worms) and serves more than 300 households and businesses in Michigan’s second-largest city. Key to Chen’s operation is the production of… READ MORE
- Michiganders’ recycling rate up 35.4% to all-time high as access grows, new EGLE analysis shows - To continue the momentum of the national award-winning “Know It Before You Throw It” campaign, and coinciding with the start of Earth Week (April 18-22), EGLE also announced a record $7 million-plus in infrastructure and NextCycle Michigan grants in the largest-ever push to improve recycling opportunities across the state during 2022, particularly impacting Detroit, Pontiac, Flint,… READ MORE
Hello, summer! We’re soaking up the rays. Are you? If so, wear sunscreen! Most plastic sunscreen containers are recyclable if rinsed and emptied. For aerosol containers, check with your local recycling provider before adding them to your cart.
Did you know June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month? A great way to dispose of fruits or vegetables you didn’t eat is to compost them! Not sure how or what to use compost for? Watch the video below to learn more! http://ow.ly/iKc050JjVRN
Hiya, Michiganders! My name is Gladys. I’m here to spread awareness around glass recyclables. From jars and bottles to windows, I’ve got you covered! If you have any questions, check here: https://recyclingraccoons.org/recyling-rules/gladys-glass/
