Recycling is necessary if we’re to preserve our planet, but when recycling becomes a hassle, many people say, “forget it.” For example, cigarette butts are recyclable, and although the process is fairly simple (collect cigarettes, seal them in proper packaging, and ship to TerraCycle), the vast majority of smokers don’t bother to recycle their butts. … Continue reading
Solid Waste Collection Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) is working toward changing the mindset of Lake County, Ill., residents. Without thinking twice, many people trash household items like shampoo bottles, food containers, utensils, plant pots or broken electronics. Such items may appear to be useless at first glance, but as SWALCO is stressing in their … Continue reading
