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  • Estate and House Cleanout Projects, A How-To Guide

    Estate or house cleanout projects can be overwhelming, but are also manageable. By following a few steps, you should be able to take care of many of the items you inherited or acquired and possibly avoid using a dumpster entirely.

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    Estate and House Cleanout Projects, A How-To Guide
  • How Clean Is Clean? What it Really Means to Be Empty, Clean and Dry

    Not all things are suitable for curbside recycling. In Cuyahoga County, only five items belong: Cans, cartons, glass bottles and jars, paper and boxes plus plastic bottles and jugs. And there are best practices to recycling right....

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    How Clean Is Clean? What it Really Means to Be Empty, Clean and Dry
  • On The Trail: Less Waste and Litter Free

    As the weather warms, more people will be making trips to their local trails and parks. Simply thinking ahead can help you avoid situations in which it seems necessary to litter or improperly dispose of trash while enjoying trails...

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    On The Trail: Less Waste and Litter Free
  • Sustainable Spring Gardening

    After a long Northeast Ohio winter, it’s always nice to get outside and start gardening! Before you begin, consider these tips for sustainable spring gardening.

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    Sustainable Spring Gardening
  • Remember to #BYOBags, Cuyahoga

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    Remember to #BYOBags, Cuyahoga
  • Reduce Waste: Kick Game Day Party Trash to the Curb

    Let’s reduce waste by kicking game day party trash to the curb. Here’s how you can be prepared to tackle waste during football's main event.

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    Reduce Waste: Kick Game Day Party Trash to the Curb
  • Large Dinner Party? Holiday Planning Can Reduce Wasted Food

    It’s the holiday season and time for seasonal gatherings, merrymaking events, large meals, and excess food. With a little bit of planning and creative reuse, you can reduce or eliminate wasted food.

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    Large Dinner Party? Holiday Planning Can Reduce Wasted Food
For Businesses

Business Recycling is Not One-Size-Fits-All


April 16, 2018 | Doreen Schreiber

Companies call looking for a way to add recycling services at their office, building or manufacturing facility. Sometimes, adding recycling to a company’s current services is easy. Other times, there are just a few extra steps to start recycling.

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Plan to Reduce Your Recycling Stress


April 2, 2018 | Doreen Schreiber

Learn how to avoid last-minute recycling and disposal stress when you plan. Planning early, including finding answers for disposal and recycling options, gives you time and choices. We’ll show you how.

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Fighting Microplastics in Our Environment


February 27, 2018 | Guest Blogger

The concern over microplastics in our environment didn’t stop with the microbead ban in 2015. In fact, this concern has

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Recycling

5 Ways to Be a Recycling Advocate


February 9, 2018 | Guest Blogger

Want to do your part in preserving the earth for generations to come? Not sure how to participate? Recycling is a simple and easy way to make a difference in saving the planet for a brighter today and tomorrow.

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Recycling

Company Finds a Way to Recycle the Un-Recyclable


January 19, 2018 | Diane Bickett

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

Recycling in Cuyahoga County is Easy – Don’t Overthink It!


December 29, 2017 | Doreen Schreiber

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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In The News / Recycling

Bag Plastic Bags in Cuyahoga County


December 8, 2017 | Guest Blogger

Cuyahoga County Council Members Simon and Miller introduced Carryout Bag Fee legislation in October 2017. Included in the proposed Ordinance

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Reducing / Reusing

Green Giving: 8 Gift Ideas For Giving Less Stuff


December 1, 2017 | Guest Blogger

When you give a thoughtful gift and encourage that in return, you’re giving items that aren’t just about getting more stuff. Keep your environmental impact low by practicing green gift-giving.

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For Businesses / Recycling

Recycling for Apartments and Condos in Cuyahoga


November 21, 2017 | Doreen Schreiber

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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Reusing / What Do I Do With?

MedWish: Medical Supplies Get a Second Life


November 1, 2017 | Guest Blogger

MedWish accepts unused, unexpired medical supplies and usable equipment. These donations power the Cleveland-based nonprofit and have allowed shipments of medical supplies to reach those in need.

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