Plants are a beautiful and natural addition to your home. They have many benefits for our health and happiness. House plants filter pollutants in your home, reduce stress and provide joy. People have turned to caring for plants in the comfort of their own homes because of the environmental and personal benefits. What are the …
Tissue paper is an important product used worldwide. It is so widely used that a staggering 30,000 trees are cut down each year to support the supply. It is an important product to think about if you are working towards making your purchases more environmentally friendly. What is tissue paper made of? Tissue paper is …
Pizza is one of the most common foods ordered to-go in the United States with 40 percent of Americans eating pizza at least once a week, and 83 percent doing so once a month. The ubiquitous pizza box has been causing confusion in the recycling bin for decades. The following will highlight and tell you …
Plastic is everywhere in our daily lives. It makes life easier in many ways, from lightweight packaging that’s cheap to produce, to durable electronics and even furniture. If you look around right now, chances are you’ll see several plastic products nearby. And while recycling is something many of us were taught from an early age, …
All cardboard boxes are 100% recyclable, no matter what condition they are in. However, there are some specific rules and preparation that are required for recycling. The following sections will explain the importance of recycling cardboard boxes, how to prepare them for recycling, and provide insight into how they are recycled. How to Recycle Cardboard …
In 2018, the U.S. produced 292.4 million tons of solid waste, but only 69 million tons of materials were recycled that same year. The problem is because of single-use products made with components such as styrofoam, which are tossed as soon as they’ve served their purpose. So what should you do with styrofoam? Throw away …