Turn to Eco-friendly Packaging
Ditch the single-use plastic! This packaging is crafted from sustainable and renewable materials like paper, cardboard and materials that can be recycled or composted. This results in less waste in landfills and oceans and often requires less energy and resources to produce so businesses can reduce their environmental impact. Support businesses that follow sustainable practices.
Recycle Right
What goes in your recycle bin
Bottles: Plastic and glass (milk, water, detergent, soda, shampoo)
Cans: Aluminum and steel cans, bottles
Cardboard: Packing boxes, cereal boxes, corrugated cardboard, egg cartons
Cartons: Drink boxes, juice, milk cartons
Paper products: Newspapers, magazines, telephone books, office paper, empty toilet paper rolls
Wash and/or reuse
• Glass jars and food containers
• Plastic butter tubs, yogurt cups
• Polystyrene foam, peanuts, bubble wrap
• Zip-top bags
Donate
Books: Donate to thrift stores, shelters, the library or Little Free Libraries
Eyeglasses: Donate to Goodwill or Salvation Army
Kitchen appliances: Donate working appliances to friends or homeless shelter
Old clothing and linens: Donate to thrift stores or shelters
Plastic plant pots: Donate to local nursery or garden centers
USB cords: Donate to charity or shelter
Wire or plastic hangers: Donate to thrift store or charity
Yard waste: Use for compost or mulch
Take to a Collection Center
• Aerosol cans
• Alkaline, round, rechargeable batteries
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Electronics
• Motor oil
• Oil filters
• Paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, fertilizers
• Toner and ink cartridges (or recycle at office supply stores)
Some grocery retailers accept plastic bags, foam containers, meat trays, yogurt cups and egg cartons.
