Dry mixed recycling, or DMR, is a way to help the environment by recycling clean materials. It allows us to recycle items like paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and glass. This stops these items from ending up in landfills. DMR brings materials together at one collection point. This makes recycling easier for everyone. It’s good for…
Styrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene (EPS), is popular for packaging and food containers. It’s lightweight and has good insulating properties. Yet, it harms the environment, as it’s hard to recycle and often ends up in landfills. Even though many think it can be recycled, most curbside recycling programmes won’t take it. This article looks…
Recycling printer cartridges is a simple yet impactful way to reduce your environmental footprint. It’s estimated that 75% of empty cartridges are not being recycled. This is concerning, as a typical cartridge can take up to 1,000 years to degrade in a landfill. However, recycling or refilling an empty cartridge can save up to 5…