Recycle

Another toy recycling program debuts with a major brand Recycling old toys can be a challenge, so we recently shared a few recycling programs. Mattel, toy manufacturer of Barbies and racecars has debuted another toy recycling program. Mattel PlayBack will...

Children outgrowing their old dolls & Legos? Here’s what to do with your kid’s unwanted toys.  If you’re a parent, chances are you have a whole assortment of toys gathering dust at the back of your closet. Since broken or unwanted...

Here’s what to do with that old cookware cluttering your cabinets. Pots and pans are supposed to last for a long time. But at a certain point, you may notice the bottom of your saucepan is all scratched up, or...

Here’s where you can recycle your old pill bottles, inhalers, and blister packs Disposing of unused medications is already a hassle, but recycling the containers your meds came in can be even worse. However, if you’re up to the challenge,...

Here’s what you can do with all those disposable razors  Each year in the U.S., more than 2 billion disposable razors make their way into landfills. While the blade and handle are recyclable on their own, they must be separated before they...

Rutabaga Toy Library offers parents access to toy borrowing, communal play sessions, eco-friendly workshops, and more.  Rutabaga Toy Library is changing the game in sustainable parenting.   Owner Krystal Cunillera opened her business in November 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Fed...

Closet full of old cables you don’t need anymore? Here’s how to get rid of them.   If you have a huge pile of chargers, cables, and wires stuffed into your closet, you’re not the only one. You receive cords every time you purchase a...

Not sure what to do with your light bulbs? Here’s a comprehensive guide for how you can recycle every kind of light bulb in your home.  There are a million different kinds of light bulbs on the market.   Greener options have become available, but...

Here’s where you can recycle your used fishing line — and why you should. Fishing lines pose a major threat to wildlife when they’re improperly discarded. Over 1 million birds die each year after getting tangled or caught on tossed...