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Amy said:
on November 6, 2009 01:37 PM ET

I'll admit it - I've been rather naive when it comes to deciphering the mysterious recycling codes on plastic. Which ones does my neighborhood recycling program accept? Are some of them safer than others? I finally did some research - and there's some fascinating stuff out there! Here's one article that explains the numbers and also tells what products each of them are recycling *into* after being collected: http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/recycling-symbols-plastics-460321

What items do you recycle religiously? Are there some items that you wish you could recycle but your neighborhood recycling program doesn't accept? (My community actually has different bins for newspaper recycling, and I get so frustrated when my neighbors just dump them with the bottles and cans. It defeats the purpose...)

 
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nyadrn
Post #9
nyadrn replied to Amy's Post #8 :
on November 17, 2009 06:22 PM ET

Definately

Lots of people will go that extra step if there is an personal tangible benefit I think.


Amy
Post #8
Amy replied to nyadrn's Post #7 :
on November 17, 2009 08:56 AM ET

Good point! Cost-saving is an excellent motivator. :-)


nyadrn
Post #7
nyadrn replied to Amy's Post #5 :
on November 16, 2009 07:31 PM ET

Hi Amy

Well it makes dollars and cents first of all for all of us and the company as well and most companies want to be good citizens nowadays! 

Diane


Amy
Post #6
Amy replied to maryford's Post #3 :
on November 16, 2009 12:47 PM ET

Every time I go walking, I think "next time I'll bring a bag" to help pick up trash on the wayside. Most of it could easily be recycled and it drives me nuts. Your post has helped me set a mental reminder to follow through with that idea - thanks!


Amy
Post #5
Amy replied to nyadrn's Post #2 :
on November 16, 2009 12:45 PM ET

I love hearing about companies (and their employees) that are assuming responsibility in this way. Awesome!


Amy
Post #4
Amy replied to wewischmeyer's Post #1 :
on November 16, 2009 12:43 PM ET

Awesome that you've developed a system that works for you! You definitely used your creative juices on this one. "It is in everyone's best interests" - a healthy attitude that we could all learn from.


maryford
Post #3
maryford replied to wewischmeyer's Post #1 :
on November 7, 2009 08:01 PM ET

Congratulations to you for going to all this trouble to recycle!  Some people won't

even recycle when it is curbside, and forget it if they actually have to take it somewhere.

I have recycled since the 70's no matter what lengths I must go to. I even pick up along

the roadside sometimes and add it to my recyclables.

 

 


nyadrn
Post #2
nyadrn said:
on November 6, 2009 07:29 PM ET

Hi Amy

I work for a large Fortune 500 company.  We have a green initiative.  We recycle paper by the tons.  We all use our own cups that we wash etc and no longer buy the foam cups.  We recycle all number 1 and 2 bottles.. which are the easiest to break down in recycling. 

My condo building recycles the same things.

Diane

 

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