Terracycle is remarkable because they have found ways to recycle difficult packaging like baby food pouches and contact lens wrappers. Plus, they are driving manufacturers to be more responsible for the packaging waste they create.
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Recycling in Cuyahoga County is Easy – Don’t Overthink It!
We want recycling to be easy to understand AND reduce the amount of contamination. There are five categories of materials that can be recycled in NE Ohio.
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Bag Plastic Bags in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County Council Members Simon and Miller introduced Carryout Bag Fee legislation in October 2017. Included in the proposed Ordinance
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Recycling for Apartments and Condos in Cuyahoga
Apartment dwellers can recycle in Cuyahoga County, despite limited options. Some cities have drop-off recycling, or residents can ask their building management to add the service.
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Clean Up Your Home to Stay Green this Fall
When fall temperatures drop and leaves begin to turn, many people’s thoughts turn to preparing their homes and yards for
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How My Family Took a Vacation from Creating Extra Trash
My family and I decided to get-away for a few days and have a quick adventure. Our travels took us away from home for three days, which gave us plenty of opportunity to eat out and create waste.
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Contamination: Wishcycling (and why we wish it would end)
Here at CuyahogaRecycles.org, we like recycling. However, we do not like wish-cycling which causes contamination. Wishcycling is a term we
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How to Properly Recycle Plastic
Author’s Note: Originally posted in 2017, this story was updated on June 17, 2018. Recycling of some plastic items has
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Proper Recycling and Why You Should Care
Ever wonder what happens to your recycling once it leaves the curb? If you live in Cuyahoga County, your curbside
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Where Did All The Cleveland Drop-Off Recycling Bins Go?
Recently, the District has received many calls from people wondering what happened to their neighborhood drop-off recycling bin. They are
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