Recycling
Recycling is one of the most fundamental components of green living. It reduces environmental waste and helps conserve natural resources. U.S. households and businesses generate about 245 million tons of garbage annually, and much of that waste isn’t recycled. If you’re hunting for ways to improve that number, the resources recommended in this guide can get you started.
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“Reduce, reuse, recycle” has long been the mantra for many environmentally conscious people. If you need a lesson on how to recycle, or want to teach your kids about recycling, read on.
Insights for Recycling
- Many cities promote recycling programs on their Web sites. Typing “city of” and your city’s name into a search engine can help you track down the Web address for your hometown.
- See the findingDulcinea Green Living Web Guide to learn more about environmentally friendly practices you can apply in your home.
Top Sites for Recycling
For a general overview of recycling …
The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide
explains one of the most basic ways to embark on green living. Learn how to recycle, what to do with different materials, how to go “beyond the curbside” and how to reduce your unwanted mail.
The Environmental Protection Agency
presents “Welcome to Recycle City,” an interactive tour of a town that illustrates numerous ways to recycle and apply environmentally friendly practices in your home. Although the tour has a youthful feel, adults may find some useful gems here, too.
To teach kids about recycling …
National Geographic Kids
can help youngsters get enthused about recycling using games, articles and instructions for recycling/craft projects.
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