Recycle Solutions

08/26/2022

07/03/2012

saving $$$ while reducing waste ♥

A pound of organic rolled oats at the bulk bins costs around a dollar, while the packaged version will run you $2.50. Read on for tips on shopping in bulk.

07/03/2012

Sustainable practices with citrus ♥

Simple adjustments to everyday life make a huge impact on our society. A new "Do Good Feel Good" page showcases user tips for a "greener" way of life in the office, kitchen, garden, and more.

06/27/2012

Helpful water saving ideas for home or office~

TreeHouse co-founder Jason Ballard spoke with YNN's Rich Segal about how to cut back on home water use. Simple replacements to fixtures can mean big savings on your water bill.

06/27/2012

Check out these solar powered compactors!

Wondering what those brown BigBelly receptacles on Middletown's Main Street actually do? Patch's got the skinny on these eco-trash wonders that harness the power of the sun to compact the refuse of pedestrians.

06/26/2012

Cool video shows how our recyclables go through a recycling center and processed as an end product, ready for sale.

Rumpke, Columbus Material Recovery Facility built by Machinex in 2011.

06/26/2012

Way to go, Bank of America !

Bank of America has launched a $50 billion campaign to green-up its lending practices...

06/26/2012

Thanks for sharing this video Recycle Now ~

Aluminium cans are: * Shredded, removing any coloured coating * Melted in a huge furnace * The molten metal is poured into ingot casts to set. Each ingot can be made into around 1.5m cans * NB: Aluminium foil is a different alloy and is usually recycled…

06/25/2012

More repurposing ideas~

Plastic soda bottles, old carpet, out-of-date phone books and lint from the clothes dryer are typical items you might find in any American's trash or recycling bin. For some, however, the line between trash and treasure is fine. They are on America's bandwagon for repurposing or "upcycling."