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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Company Finds a Way to Recycle the Un-Recyclable
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.
Read moreRecycling 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.
Read moreBag 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
Read moreGreen Giving: 8 Gift Ideas For Giving Less Stuff
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.
Read moreRecycling 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.
Read moreContamination: 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
Read moreIntern Introspective: My Summer Talking Trash
This summer, I spent eight weeks with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District in Cleveland, Ohio as a communications intern.
Read moreHow 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
Read moreHow to Reuse: 9 Resources for Learning More
Whether it’s sewing an old pair of jeans or patching a worn bike tire, it’s important to remember about reuse
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