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Because You Asked Home & Garden Because You Asked: Can I Recycle Plastic Drop Cloths? October 17, 2017Avoiding a mess can sometimes lead to a different mess.9 -
Because You Asked Food & Drink Because You Asked: Can I Recycle Plastic Gum Containers? October 10, 2017Can you recycle those plastic tubes chewing gum comes in? -
Because You Asked Lifestyle Because You Asked: How Many Times Can Paper Be Recycled? October 03, 2017Paper’s recyclability isn’t infinite like aluminum or glass. -
Because You Asked Food & Drink Because You Asked: Should I Crush Aluminum Cans Before Recycling Them? September 19, 2017Crushing cans is satisfying, but does it help the cause? -
Because You Asked Lifestyle Because You Asked: Can I Recycle Cardboard Boxes With Tape On Them? September 12, 2017This situation isn’t as sticky as it may seem. -
Because You Asked Lifestyle Because You Asked: Does My Ink Affect Paper Recycling? September 05, 2017The differences often aren’t as major as they may seem. -
Because You Asked Home & Garden Because You Asked: How To Get Recycling In An Apartment Building? August 29, 2017If your building does not offer recycling, you still have options. -
Because You Asked Lifestyle Because You Asked: Can I Recycle Diabetes Blood-Testing Kits? August 22, 2017Parts of blood-testing kits are recyclable, but which ones? -
Because You Asked Home & Garden Because You Asked: How Can I Reduce Waste During A Move? August 15, 2017Packing smart can decrease the trash that moving can create. -
Because You Asked Lifestyle Because You Asked: Can You Recycle Markers And Pens? August 08, 2017Increase the life of your writing utensils. -
Because You Asked Lifestyle Because You Asked: Can I Recycle Poly Folders? August 01, 2017They’re stronger than other types, but there are tradeoffs. -
Because You Asked Home & Garden Because You Asked: Why Do I Need To Clean Metal Recyclables? July 25, 2017Clean cans are important for recycling everything else -
Because You Asked Home & Garden Because You Asked: Can I Compost Weeds Without Them Re-Growing? July 18, 2017Composting weeds is a hot topic. -
Because You Asked Lifestyle Because You Asked: Can I Recycle Pet-Food Bags? July 11, 2017Can you recycle the bag from Fido’s favorite kibble? -
Because You Asked Home & Garden Because You Asked: What’s Better, Melamine Or Disposable Dishware? July 04, 2017Much of the answer depends on your intended use.
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