Recycling.
I would so love to have access to a recycling center! I abhor throwing away perfectly good recyclable items! But, we do not have a recycling center anywhere near my darling small town.
A few tips I do have:
- If you are not near a recycling center, see if your local animal shelter can use your old newspapers.
- Collect empty soda cans and tabs for your child’s school (do they still do those types of “fundraisers”???)
You know what I do with my empty containers and plastic bags… but what can I do with other recyclable items besides throwing them away?
So, I am asking YOU readers!
What are your recycling tips and tricks? Do you have ideas for recycling in a small town?
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I don’t live in a small town – but like you, I really see the value in recycling! I re-use most of my plastic bottles for either watering containers or to hold tea/juice for get-togethers with my family. I also love saving rainwater. I’m enrolled for a class in October to make a rain barrel…but for now, I use an old cooler to collect rain water from a leaking rain gutter. I use it to water my inside plants. We’re fortunate to have a recycling program here, I didn’t realize how blessed I was. Thanks for reminding me!!
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I love the tip about newspapers. I have a giveaway of two recycled snack bags this week. To support it I have been posting entries based on recycling and reusing. I loved you tip so much I posted it on my site. I citing you as the idea behind the tip.
Here is the link:http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2009/09/mommyhood-tip-newspaper-goes-to-dogs.html
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My local Wal-Mart has recycling bins in the entrance for plastic (and I believe aluminum).
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Though we are in a small town, a friend travels to Denton for recycling paper. She pairs it with the shopping that she has to do in that area. It might not be a bad idea, to get a few friends together and do the same. By pairing it with the have to do’s in another town it is a feasible action.
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