"When you avoid making garbage in the first place, you don't have to worry about disposing of waste or recycling it later. Changing your habits is the key." Topics include office paper, composting, purchasing decisions, junk mail, transportation, holiday
Instructions for crocheting a beach bag, a handbag, and throw rugs from plastic grocery bags.
This nonprofit organization collects old wireless electronic devices (cell phones, PDAs, digital cameras) and ink and toner cartridges for proper disposal. 'For every charity phone donation you provide, ... [RFC] donate[s] one dollar to the foundation or cause you select.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
As of February 2006 'all batteries are considered hazardous waste in California when they are discarded. ... All batteries must be recycled, or taken to a household hazardous waste disposal facility, a universal waste handler (e.g., storage facility or broker), or an authorized recycling facility.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Provides ideas for reducing gardening waste. Topics covered include grasscycling, xeriscaping ('landscaping with slow-growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings'), composting, erosion control, and purchasing recycled gardening and landscaping products. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Profiles reuse government and nonprofit organizations in California. Find listings for groups that accept and reuse art supplies, books, building materials, household and office items, school supplies, medical supplies, and other resources. Also includes waste prevention activities in California.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Find ideas for reducing waste in the home and at the office, material about zero-waste concepts (such as packaging redesign and food waste management), waste prevention fact sheets, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Discussion of the 'debate over whether plastic or paper bags are better for the environment.' Contains statistics on energy used and waste generated for both types of bags. The article concludes that neither type of bag is a good choice, and reusable bags are a better option.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
