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350 Using Energy points
by Sam Fladung Guide: Recycle everything you can

Sam's action: Recycle everything you can

We put a lot of resources and energy into producing materials, and there are very few things that are so worthless when you are done with them that you should just bury them in a landfill. It's much better to first reuse, then recycle all the materials you can.
Step 1: Find out what your municipality's rules regarding recycling are read more
Look online or contact your municipality or waste collection agency to find out what can and can not be recycled. If you have things like electronics that can't be recycled at the curb, check out resources like Earth 911 to learn where to recycle more obscure items.
Completed on May 28, 2009 at 7:12 p.m.
Step 2: Learn what the different numbers on plastics mean read more
There is a nice guide on this here.
Completed on May 28, 2009 at 7:12 p.m.
Step 3: Make sure everyone in your household knows what can and can not be recycled read more
Now that you've done some research, share what you've learned with everyone you live with. Make sure everyone knows what can and can not be recycled and convince them to recycle everything that can be.
Completed on May 28, 2009 at 7:13 p.m.
Step 4: Post signage as necessary read more
In the SixLinks household, we've labeled all of our garbage cans as "Landfill Spouts" to remind ourselves to consider whether or not something can be recycled.
Completed on May 28, 2009 at 7:13 p.m.
Step 5: Recycle everything you can, every week read more
Once you're sure your household is recycling everything it can be, you're done!
Completed on May 28, 2009 at 7:13 p.m.
All Done!
Tomo Says:Great Job!
May 28, 2009
Mostly I recycle the containers and glossy paper. The standard paper usually goes to feed the worms instead (not sure if this qualifies as recycling). My biggest problem is the biweekly recycling pickup that I seem to always forget until the next day when I see all the empty bins on the street.
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