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GreenShortz

Six Alternative Streams

There are many items than can be recycled…just not in your curbside bin. Here are six ways to start recycling more. Watch now.


Be a Film Star

Recycling plastic film is your path to stardom. Film can’t go in the curbside bin, but it’s not because the chemistry is wrong. So, why not? Watch and see.


Leaf It Be

Leaves are benefits in colorful disguise. Watch this video to see how to put your leaves to work in your yard instead of sending them to the landfill.


The Garbage Driveby

Here’s an easy way to be green. Only take your trash & recycling to the curb when it is full. What’s the big deal? Watch and learn.


Billboard to Bag to Job

Here’s an easy way to be green. Only take your trash & recycling to the curb when it is full. What’s the big deal? Watch and learn.


Me, Myself & Polystyrene

Foam cups aren’t recyclable, right? Wrong. Foam is number 6 plastic and while it can’t be go in your curbside bin, it can be recycled at special locations. Watch this video to see how it is done.


Put Joe Back to Work

Stop throwing your coffee grounds in the trash. Give them a new job in your yard. Watch this video the find out what nutrients you’re wasting when you toss your spent grounds.


America Recycles Day

Is November 15th on your calendar? It should be. It is America Recycles Day. Join thousands of Americans in promising to recycle more…365 days a year. Watch the PSA now.


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