Cardboard Everywhere!

We have finally arrived at that time of year again. The magical time of year when we are out buying presents from local stores, having packages delivered to our homes from online shopping, and frantically searching grocery store aisles for our favorite holiday food – possibly fighting someone for that last boneless ham, or good potatoes for latkes.

But because of this shopping-filled time of year, more cardboard products will enter our home during the month of December than any other time of year. So, if you’re like us and need more space in your home after all this shopping, here are four simple steps to recycling cardboard products correctly.

1. First, empty your box to remove packing materials such as Styrofoam, packing peanuts, plastic bags, and bubble wrap.
2. Flatten your cardboard box to save space. You can break apart your box by either using your hands or carefully using a knife or scissors.
3. Fit all flattened pieces of carboard in the recycling cart.
4. Finally, make sure your cart is not overflowing. You should be able to close the lid.

Another option would be keeping your extra cardboard boxes for the big day and reuse them as packages to wrap presents. This will save you money and reduce waste. Now, go turn on a Christmas movie, eat some cookies, and enjoy this holiday season.