Recycle

What does one do with old Apple products they can’t use or resell? Recycle them! Apple offers a free, easy to use recycling program that could (possibly) score you an Apple Store gift card. If you’re not using your old...

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year, spring cleaning! If you’re in the same boat as me, you’ve probably found yourself with piles of odd items that haven’t been used in quite a bit, including old personal care and beauty...

Crocs: we’ve all seen them, and at one point, most of us had a pair of those bright colored, light-weight rubber colored shoes. Although the Crocs fad has come and gone, many of us still have an old pair stored...

It’s winter, which means it’s time to break out the stockings, tights & pantyhose. But can you recycle them? Not exactly. Pantyhose can take up to 30-40 years to decompose when placed in a landfill. While they can’t be recycled,...

Do you have old keys lying around that have no use? Instead of letting those old pieces of metal gather dust in your drawer, why not put them to use; they could be the “key” to helping others in need. Keys...

Electronics are one of those items that are tricky (and sometimes expensive) to recycle. Best Buy officially Best Buy has now added a $25 (!!!) fee for every TV or monitor collected for recycling, which applies to the old school...

So it’s a little more difficult to get local produce in the winter months when many farmers market are on hold until the Spring. Are those plastic bags for salads and mixed greens recyclable? The simple answer is no. Regardless,...

Happy Hump Day! Or as we call it, Where Can I Wednesday. Another recycling dilemma: can you recycle those clamshell containers you get from (non-Whole Foods) salad bars? According to City of Philadelphia Recycling Director Phil Bresee, yes! “As long...

It’s that time of the year: to take down the decorations and recycle your Christmas Tree! Here’s a list of locations where you can treecycle – thus reducing space in landfills and giving your tree a new life. Where to...