10/15 is the Annual America Recycles Day celebration. It should be everyday, but some corporations are sponsoring the idea that one day should be special throughout the year. In honor of that Mother Nature Network is chiming in. I really like their sources and sites, so I taking the opportunity to share with you. Here is a great list from the Mother Nature Network about 10 kitchen related things you have no excuse NOT to recycle. Check it out and remember – everyday should be America Recycles Day. Below is their Top 10 List. Follow the link to learn WHY & HOW.
- Glass bottles.
- Aluminum and steel cans.
- #1 & #2 plastic containers.
- Plastic grocery bags.
- Cereal and other food boxes.
- Cereal box liners.
- Bread ends. (My personal favorite- some pretty fabulous reuse options for this item…of course, I just prefer to eat them).
- Aluminum foil.
- Kitchen electronics.
- Old appliances.
Do you have other ways you recycle? Or are there items missing from this list that you’d like to add? Post a comment and let us know how you are sending less to the landfill.
And don’t forget to find out HOW & WHAT you can recycle at Moraine Valley: http://www.morainevalley.edu/sustainability/recycle.htm