Recycle

How can you recycle those #3 plastics? Bad news, Philly: Not all those #1-7 plastics are recyclable anymore. So the #3 and #6 foam (aka styrofoam) plastics should go into the trash, instead. Why the change in plastics recycling? Overall, the recycling...

We received a reader question: Where can I find refillable laundry detergent in Philadelphia? This is quite the predicament, since a few of my local favs closed. But we found the answers for this week’s Where Can I Wednesday. Where...

When you unstring your lights and pack up the ornaments this year, don’t you dare dream of tossing your tree on the streets! The Philadelphia Christmas Tree recycling is back. There is no curbside collection of Christmas trees for treecycling...

Santa isn’t the only one with a naughty or nice list – The Streets Department has one too! Unsure of what holiday decorations & party-themed goods you can recycle? We break down the can’s & can’ts for this week’s Where...

Or just hide in your cardboard box, like this cat. Whether you’re getting packages delivered or recently moved, you may have an influx of cardboard boxes laying around your house. Although they make a great (and free!) cat toy, how can...

Still confused about what goes into the recycling bin (and what stays out)? Friends of GPB & Recycling enthusiasts Michelle Feldman & Phil Bresee shared a few resources and misconceptions over on Young Involved Philly.

Did you notice graffiti in your neighborhood? Itching to report it? Philly has an app for that. How to report Graffiti in Philly:

Have you recently gone carless? Or perhaps you're trading your previously loved four-wheels for two? Regardless, there's a few local organizations who can benefit from donating your car. We tackle this topic in this week's Where Can I Wednesday column. Where to Donate your Car in Philadelphia:

Since I was in elementary school, I’ve been lectured about how to conserve water. Recently I caught wind about recycling water. What exactly does it mean to recycle water? The common definition relates to sewage water, which you and I can’t help with on an individual level. However, ordinary citizens can take water that would otherwise been wasted (i.e. shower water) and save it for non-drinking purposes. Think of it as a step beyond water conservation and to save on your water bill too! Here are 6 easy ways to recycle water: