Plastic bags are one of the most common single-use plastics—and one of the most harmful to our environment. But with a few simple changes, we can all play a role in reducing plastic bag waste. Let’s go! One of the easiest and most effective changes is switching to reusable tote bags. Tote bags are perfect […]
Below you will find a list of commonly found single-use plastics around your home with tips on how you can reuse and reduce all together. PLASTIC BAGS –– Reuse them as storage, trash bags, and poop bags for your dogs. GIFT BAGS AND WRAPPING PAPER –– Save all gift bags and usable wrapping paper you […]
We all know the saying –– Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. What we will be focusing on is reusing items to reduce waste. Buying new products when you are “out” seems like the right and normal thing to do, but if you really look around your home there should be items already available that fit the bill. […]
If you are at the beginning of your recycling journey, recycling plastics is a great way to start. Plastic products are everywhere in our homes and starting to recycle your plastic water bottles or plastic laundry detergent jugs will make big changes in bettering your community. Plastic Items That Are Accepted – #7 portable plastic […]
Seems weird to think you have hazardous waste in your home, but we all do. Products such as fertilizer, pesticides, insecticides, used motor oil, or corrosive chemicals can contain hazardous ingredients and require special care when you dispose of them. To avoid the potential risks associated with household hazardous wastes, it’s important that residential customers […]
Illegal dumping is an environmental and economic crisis that affects communities across the United States, and Arkansas is no exception. This issue not only harms the environment, but also poses serious public health risks, damages wildlife habitats, and burdens taxpayers with clean-up costs. Due to their great risks, illegal dumpsites are considered crime scenes. Since […]
What Is Electronic Waste? Broken or obsolete computers, hard drives, monitors, cellphones, TVs, printers, copiers, FAX machines, and the like. These items should never be put in your recycling cart or trash can. Why You Should Recycle Electronic Waste Recycling e-waste is environmentally responsible and necessary. Most computers, monitors, TVs, and hard drives contain toxic […]
It’s time to learn about batteries. Whether they have a charge or are gone and dead, it’s important to know how to recycle your batteries properly. ALKALINE BATTERIESThe only batteries that a Green Station can accept are alkaline batteries. AA, AAA, C, and D batteries can all dropped off in the same bag. These kinds […]
It’s a brand-new year to learn more about recycling and get involved in cleaning up your community. One impactful way you can positively impact your community is recycling glass. Glass is 100% recyclable and can be reused indefinitely without losing quality. Every glass bottle or jar in your home from bottles of soda, wine, booze, […]
Recycling is crucial for reducing waste and conserving resources, but some myths can hold some of us back from maximizing its potential. Let’s debunk a few common misconceptions: 1. Recycling doesn’t make a difference.This is far from true. Recycling conserves natural resources, saves energy, and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. In fact, […]