Doing some remodeling? Remember to recycle carpet and carpet padding! Ask your retailer about recycling options. You can also find drop-off locations from the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) website: https://carpetrecovery.org/california/ca/ Learn more about recycling in the High Desert and Mountain
No butts about it, diapers belong in garbage. They are not recyclable. Learn more about recycling in the High Desert and Mountain communities by visiting our website at www.urecycle.org.
Before you toss that item into your recycling container, think for a moment about how you might reuse it. Recycling is great, but it should be a last option. Instead, can you use that box to store summer clothes in
A convenient way to avoid spoiling or wasting food is to use a First-in First-out method for food storage. Sort foods by expiration, earliest dates in front of those with later dates so you’re sure to use up food before
Reusable containers and leftovers. It’s a winning combination! When you bring your own reusable to-go container to restaurants, you eliminate the need for single-use containers and save the restaurant money too. Having a BBQ or party? Be sure to remind
Excess food scraps like chicken carcasses or past-their-prime veggies can be made into broth or stock. Freeze in measured amounts, and you’ll have nutritious homemade broth ready for your next soup. Why is reducing food waste so important? When landfilled,
Paper towels are not recyclable in the High Desert and Mountain area. They belong in your garbage bin. Please also make sure the plastic film packaging that new paper towels often come in goes in the trash too. Plastic film
Do you open your mailbox each day to find it stuffed with unsolicited mail, catalogs, credit card applications, and advertisements? The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive
Avoid creating excess food and single-use packaging waste by making and packing your own lunch. Invest in quality, reusable containers that will help you make the most of the food you already have. Learn more about what materials are recyclable
Planning a Labor Day BBQ? Here are 3 easy things you can do to make it a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly party. 1. Say no to paper and plastic and opt for reusable dishes, cups, and utensils. 2. Put out