2021-09-09 01:00
Pens, mechanical pencils and markers are tough items to recycle, because they are made up of multiple different types of plastic, metal, ink and other materials. In the United States, there… Read More
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2021-08-26 19:08
There has been a big push lately for people to eat less meat due to its impact on the environment. All food production takes a toll on the environment due to the amount of water and energy u… Read More
2021-08-18 21:30
Some of the most frequent questions I get asked on this site are about plastics recycling. And one type of plastic that is particularly troublesome for most people is polypropylene, or #5 pl… Read More
2021-08-12 16:15
Paper has value as a recyclable item, and books are no exception, so yes, you can recycle books, however, you may not be allowed to put them in your curbside recycling. Not to worry, there a… Read More
2021-08-07 03:17
There is a lot of confusion around recycling numbers, what they mean, and which numbers are recyclable. Let’s talk about recycle numbers (or recycling codes) and what they can and can… Read More
2021-07-29 02:36
If you are trying to cut down on plastic bottles and disposable drink containers, you may have wondered what is the easiest way to find someplace to refill your water bottle when you are out… Read More
2021-06-25 19:05
Getting packages shipped to your home creates all kinds of special types of packaging waste. How much of this stuff can be recycled? Some items are easier than others. Here’s a helpful… Read More
2021-06-07 20:04
The recyclability of mailing envelopes mostly comes down to what they are made of. Most shipping envelopes that you get from Amazon and other major online retailers are made of either paper… Read More
2021-06-03 22:08
Have you ever wished you could chat and share ideas with some of the other passionate readers of GreenandGrumpy.com? Well, now you can! Our new Facebook group / online community is a place f… Read More
2021-05-29 19:51
For years, I have been using a tried and true non-toxic technique to get a weed-free patio using nothing but vinegar. I do go through quite a few jugs of vinegar though, since we have two sm… Read More
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