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Three family-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day every day
At Republic Services, we believe every day is Earth Day, and by taking a few simple steps at home, you can celebrate #EarthDayEveryDay, too. Together, many small actions can make a big impact on the environment.Byline: BTB Editor
April 19, 2019 / Time to read: 5 min
At Republic Services, we believe
Here are three things families can do – today, and every day:
1. Upcycle your recycle with a craft project
Recycling is great for plastic bottles and jugs – but you also can get creative and turn an empty 2-liter bottle into a planter. It’s a fun project for all ages, and it will add some greenery to your space.
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2. Clean your room! Or the basement, or the garage …
It can’t be a coincidence that Earth Day falls right in the midst of
Items that can be donated for reuse include clothing, toys, tools, furniture and working appliances. They should not be placed in your recycling container. You can check
Items like light bulbs, batteries and old electronics can be recycled, but not in your curbside container. They require special collection and processing. Republic Services can help with batteries and light bulbs through our
3. Pledge to be better recyclers
Recycling is one of the simplest things people can do for the environment, but it’s only helpful if we’re recycling the right way. Across the country, around one-third of household recycling is contaminated. Contamination includes otherwise good recyclables that are soiled by food or other residue, or items that aren’t recyclable in the first place.
Everyone in the family can follow these simple steps to be a better recycler:
- Know what to throw. Keep it simple and focus on the basics – 1) cardboard and paper, 2) metal and aluminum cans and 3) plastic bottles and jugs.
- Empty. Clean. Dry.™ Keep all recyclables free of food and liquid.
- Keep it loose. Never bag or bundle recyclables.
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