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5 E asy W ays T o ‘C harge U p ’
Y our R ecycling H abits
You can be part of the solu-
tion to reduce waste by learning
how to properly recycle the prod-
ucts you use every day. Celebrate
America Recycles Day - Tuesday,
Nov. 15 - by incorporating the
following into your recycling
routine.
(BPT) - Americans generate about 254
million tons of trash annually, according
to the Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) most recent figures, and only about
one-third of that waste is recycled. For many,
one of the main barriers to recycling is not
knowing how or where to recycle certain
items.
For instance, many household cordless
products we use every day are powered by
rechargeable batteries. These batteries are
not only recyclable, but contain materials
that are potentially harmful to the envi-
ronment if thrown in the trash. In fact, at
least 20 percent of people are holding on to
their used batteries because they know they
shouldn’t be tossed out - but they don’t know
where to dispose of them.
Check household “recyclable”
items.
Aluminum cans and plastic bottles are the
most commonly recycled items, but lots of
other items found around the house can be
recycled, as well. Start recycling plastic bags
and paper towels right in your curbside bin.
Pin a sign in the kitchen to remind kids they
can throw napkins and sandwich baggies in,
too.
Designate a separate container for
rechargeable batteries from old cordless
products and look up the nearest participat-
ing collection site so you know exactly where
to go when the container is full.
Dump your stash.
Are you a battery hoarder? Do you have
a drawer in the house filled with dead bat-