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RECYCLE RIGHT
Great Things Happen When You Recycle
Effective recycling programs are the path to Zero Waste. Recycling everyday items saves tons of raw materials, time, energy and money. Recycled materials today become new products tomorrow.
How do I recycle right?
Studies show that most Americans want to recycle, but they are not sure how. Knowing what you can and cannot recycle can be confusing, especially because it varies depending on where you live. However, with growing concerns about the state of our environment, proper recycling is crucial. Here’s a guide to how you can recycle right.
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Flattened and Tied Cardboard
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Deskside Paper Recycling Containers
Almost all printing and writing paper that you use in your office can be recycled. This includes copy paper, magazines, receipts, clean paper bags, envelopes, and more. It is okay to recycle paper with staples in it. Place the clean paper in a clear plastic bag and set it out the night before your recycling pick up day. Soft paper such as tissues, paper towels, and napkins cannot be recycled, and neither can paper with plastic coating, such as candy wrappers. Soiled or wet paper should also be thrown in the trash. Cardboard can be recycled if it is flattened down and tied with string when you set it out for a pick up. Do not stuff boxes inside each other, that attracts trash from people passing by your business after you leave. Paper cartons such as milk cartons should be recycled with cans and bottles.
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Plastics
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Metals
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Styrofoam
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Glass
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Food/Liquid
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Batteries/Electronics
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Clothing/Textiles
When in doubt, throw it out!
If you are still unsure of whether something should be recycled or not, it is always better to throw it in the trash.
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Sources
Smith, Catharine. “Recycling Tips: How to Avoid Throwing the Wrong Stuff in Your Bin.” HuffPost, HuffPost, 18 June 2019, www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-recycle_n_5cffdf18e4b02c23d2d282fd
“What Can I Recycle.” Waste Management, Waste Management, Inc., www.wm.com/thinkgreen/what-can-i-recycle.jsp
“What to Recycle.” DSNY – The City of New York Department of Sanitation, City of New York, www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/services/recycling/what-to-recycle