What’s your favorite Smart Recycling post? Here are a few of ours.
Smart Recycling from A to Z
ABC’s of Recycling
Z is for Zero Waste
ABCs of Smart Recycling is going Zero Waste What does Zero Waste mean? Nature doesn’t have waste. Everything… Read more »
Y is for Yard Waste, or Should We Say, Trimmings?
Spring is just around the corner. And so is garden cleanup. It’s almost time to start pruning shrubs… Read more »
X is for X-ray
ABC’s of Smart Recycling X-rays have only been around a little over a hundred years. They were discovered… Read more »
W is for Wood
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Are you remodeling or building a deck? Do you wander the lumber yard checking… Read more »
V is for Vacuums & Vehicles
V is for Vacuum & Vehicles
U – Utensils, Unicorns and Umbrellas: What to do with the Unusual?
There are all kinds of objects around the house that wear out or wear down with use. Old… Read more »
T is for Tires
According to the Illinois EPA, citizens in our state create more than 14 million used tires every year…. Read more »
S is for Sneaky Surprises (to Avoid!)
ABC’s of Smart Recycling: Letter S Tips on how to avoid a recycling FAIL by keeping all those… Read more »
Letter R and the “R-Word” Checklist
Think Resource Not “Waste” We know that recycling is more than tossing things into the blue bin. In… Read more »
Q: Quick Tips for Quality Recycling
Recycling can feel complicated. Try these Quick Tips to level-up your recycling game. Rule of Thumb – Anything… Read more »
P is for Paint
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Paint is everywhere! Just about everyone has paint stashed somewhere in our homes–the basement,… Read more »
O is for Odds & Ends
“Little Things Add Up!” Smart recycling is all about thinking before you toss. No matter what you’re about… Read more »
N : All About Non-Ferrous Metals
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Reviews the Chemistry of Metals, Magnet Power and Why Not to Crush Your Cans… Read more »
Letter M is for ‘MRF’ Materials Recovery Facility
An (MRF), pronounced ‘murf’, is a factory for sorting and preparing recyclables for resale. The “R” in MRF… Read more »
ABC’s of Smart Recycling – Green Living 2023 (M-Z)
Recycling topics from M-Z
L – Lots to Learn About Labels
Learn about the recycling triangle label.
K is for Keys
Little things can create big change. Did you know that it’s possible to recycle something as simple as… Read more »
J – How to dump the Junk mail!
Opening your home’s mailbox can be a treat–or feel like a trick, especially when it’s full of advertisements,… Read more »
I is for Inkjet
Inkjet cartridges might seem small but they have a big impact when it comes to our environment. According… Read more »
H – Household Hazardous Waste – It’s Too Toxic To Trash
What is it? Why is it so bad? And where does that stuff really go when you dispose… Read more »
G – The 3 R’s of Glass
Glass is one of those materials that fits with every style of 3R eco-action. You can reduce how… Read more »
F- Food for Thought
Sometimes it can feel as if our recycling challenges are overwhelming. How can one person or even one… Read more »
E – Stands for Energy
Recycling doesn’t only save materials. It saves energy. We all know that recycling helps keep things out of… Read more »
D – the Do’s & Don’ts of Donations
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Free-cycling. Re-use Stores. Thrifting. The idea of passing on the things we don’t need… Read more »
ABC’s of Smart Recycling – Green Living 2022 (A-L)
Learn how to make a greener choice with SCARCE’s recycling tips. Confused about recycling? Lots of us are…. Read more »
C – Caring for Chemicals
Wondering how to dispose of chemicals safely? There’s scary stuff lurking in your laundry room, your basement, and… Read more »
B – is for Bulbs
What you need to know when it’s time to toss. For over a hundred years, incandescent bulbs were… Read more »
‘A’ – All About Aluminum
Discover How To Recycle, Reuse and Respect Our Earth’s Resources ‘A’ – All About Aluminum SCARCE begins 2022… Read more »
