4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Recycle
As we enter "spring cleaning" mode, keep these in mind, especially since the average American throws away about FIVE POUNDS of trash every DAY!
By the way, here are a few precautions you should take while spring-cleaning!
- 1
Sneakers
Nike's program called "Reuse-A-Shoe" grinds them up and uses it for other stuff, like artificial turf. Check with your gym too! Mine has a bin right near the locker room for old sneakers!
- 2
Brita Water Filters
They can melt down the plastic and use it to make toothbrushes, plastic cups, and cutting boards. Check out Preserve.
- 4
Light Bulbs
You shouldn't toss new compact fluorescent kind because they contain mercury. Many recycling centers take them now, as does Home Depot.