Beyond the Bin: Cardboard
Recycled cardboard only takes 75% of the energy needed to make new cardboard and lessens the emissions of sulfur dioxide that is produced when making pulp from new trees. Beyond the Bin: Cardboard
Tag: Packaging and labeling
Did you know? You can recycle blister packaging in Monroe County!
So, what exactly is blister packaging? Good question. Not many people are familiar with its title, but most of us run into blister packaging quite frequently. It’s that clear plastic… Did you know? You can recycle blister packaging in Monroe County!
Getting the Goods … Just the Goods: Purchasing without Packaging in a Shrink-wrapped World
Between cardboard boxes, plastic wrap, twist-ties, plastic bags, it is difficult to walk through modern super markets without seeing nearly every product for purchase encumbered by excessive packaging. In fact,… Getting the Goods … Just the Goods: Purchasing without Packaging in a Shrink-wrapped World
Purchasing Products Without Packaging
If you survey the aisles in a grocery store, you’ll notice the mass amounts of plastic, paper, metal, and glass that are used to package food. On an individual level… Purchasing Products Without Packaging
Skip the wrapping
Unwrapping a gift brings the excitement and anticipation of wondering what could be inside, but can also waste a lot of resources. However, this waste doesn’t have to occur… Skip the wrapping