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repurposing as a part of your recycling efforts

When you look at plastic jugs or bottles, do you see trash? Some people look at those empty bottles and jugs and see the potential for them to become something unique, beautiful or crafty. Reusing or repurposing items around your home is a big part of the recycling efforts made today. The purpose of my blog is to inspire others to take those things that could easily be considered trash and give them new meaning. You will find many ideas on my blog that can help you figure out how to take everyday items and turn them into something fun to make and enjoy.

The Correct Way To Recycle Cardboard

Posted on June 14, 2015

Recycling cardboard seems like a no-brainer: You flatten the boxes and put them in your recycling bin next to your garbage disposal items, and you are done. But even after all these years of recycling practice, you are probably still getting cardboard wrong. Seventy-seven percent of cardboard is recycled, but the other 23% can be problematic, and each recycling center has its own rules about what items they will accept. [Read More]

4 Easy Ways To Get Your Kids Enthusiastic About Recycling

Posted on June 11, 2015

When you and your spouse take the time to carefully divide your household waste and recyclables, it can be frustrating to see that your child has simply tossed a soda can into the garbage. You shouldn't get upset with your child for throwing things away; it's better to take the effort to make recycling a fun priority in your household. Although it's best to tailor your approach to the age of your children, it's easy to emphasize the benefits of recycling and make the process fun for everyone. [Read More]

Preserving Military Career Documentation

Posted on June 10, 2015

Proof of military service and events that happened during your career can have many uses throughout the rest of your life. From qualifying for jobs with military-related requirements to seeking medical assistance, your service record, medical record and dental record can be powerful allies--or a devastating loss in the event of theft, a fire or other disasters. Before sending your records away for government storage or putting them in the attic, consider a few reasons for keeping a reliable document storage backup. [Read More]

4 Tips To Help You Get More Money Recycling Valuable Scrap Metals

Posted on June 2, 2015

If you have metal that needs to be disposed of around your home, you may be able to find a small fortune by selling it. There are some things that pay to take a closer look at before taking them to the dump. You can find valuable metals in things like old swing set frames, car parts and even in construction materials taken from your home during renovation projects. If you want to get more money from your scrapping efforts, here are some things that you will want to know before you recycle metal: [Read More]