Cardboard: It makes boxes, packages, and more. We use a lot of it. Especially during the holidays. The good news is cardboard is recyclable. In fact, it is one of the most recyclable commodities because the fiber in the board can be reused to make new boxes, and other materials. The other news is, cardboard […]
Thanks for participating in Tuesday’s National Recycling Day! Here’s some history: National Recycling Day or America Recycles Day started in 1994 with Texas Recycles Day. The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) embraced the idea. The first National Recycling Day was announced on October 1, 1997, by NRC and the EPA, with then-Vice President Al Gore serving […]
Elections have consequences impacting our daily lives. The policies adopted by our elected officials direct the public services we depend on, including garbage and trash collection, tire recycling, preventing illegal dumping, and promoting curbside and drop-off recycling services. That’s why it’s so important for you to vote in local, state, and national elections. Election Day […]
There are some simple shopping suggestions to follow if you want to improve recycling and reduce waste. These suggestions are based on carefully choosing what you buy and how much of it you buy. For instance, do you really need it, or is it just going on the shelf? Or, can you reuse it, or […]
Did you know illegal dumps are crime scenes! It’s true. Illegal dumping of trash, tires, bulky items, electronics, and more is against the law. Plus, dumps affect every community in Pulaski County and are public health hazards. Illegal dumps also decrease property values and discourage economic development. Arkansas law states that folks may report knowledge […]
As we bring September to a close, and with school in full swing for many families and children, let’s take time to learn all we can about the do’s and don’ts, as well as the many environmental and economic benefits of recycling. Because, although knowledge is power, it is powerless unless we use that knowledge […]
Recycling is a habit for all seasons. As we approach fall and a season where we can “fall back” into practices and routines that may have slacked off during the summer months, please take the time to rededicate yourself and your household to smart recycling. Smart recycling is knowing what to recycle, how, when, and […]
Recycling has its limits. We don’t like admitting that, but for recycling to work, we all need to make sure we are recycling the proper items. Why? Residential customers enjoy the convenience of what is called single-stream recycling. That means you can put all recyclable items in your cart loose, never bagged. You don’t have […]
Doing recycling right is a learning process. Seems we all need to go back to school when it comes to recycling because recycling continues to change. Why? Because recycling responds to commodity pricing, manufacturing raw-material needs, and new technologies that improve the overall recycling process. This year, as students and their families prepare to go […]
In addition to the 3 Rs of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, there is a 4th R: Responsibility. Consumer product companies can practice social responsibility by making recyclable packaging. Manufacturers can increase their use of recycled commodities as a raw material or feedstock for their manufacturing process. Governments can even ban certain single-use items and add taxes […]