Mattresses are one of those common household items that can be a huge recycling headache. Many thrift and secondhand stores don’t want them, and it can be tough to track down a recycling program that accepts them. That said, sending your used mattress to the landfill can come with a hefty impact on the planet. An estimated 20 million mattresses […]
Ah summertime, hooking up the sprinkler for the kids to run through, washing the dog in the backyard, filling up the watering can from the hose. But after dragging the hose out of the garage, some of us might notice it has cracks, holes, or leaks. You can try to repair them, but if that doesn’t work, you might be […]
Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in America, has gained immense popularity. However, pickleball players often face disposing of old or damaged balls. Many players seek to recycle these balls rather than merely throw them away. To recycle pickleballs, first, identify the type of plastic from which your ball is made. You will likely find this information on the packaging […]
If you buy meat in a grocery store, it likely comes on top of a plastic pad in a plastic container that’s wrapped in plastic. That’s a lot of plastic waste. Can you recycle meat packaging? Not all of it, but let’s look at what you can do. We know how you feel. Walking through the grocery store can be […]