Tag: recycle
Flour has come in everything from tins to sacks, to cardboard boxes. Some containers, however, have gone by the wayside due to environmental and ecological demands.
Wax Paper, or waxed paper, is just that…a single layer of paper coated with a thin layer of wax. It has many uses in the kitchen as a moisture resistant wrapping for food to keep it from getting soggy, among other uses. After using it, however, what should be done with it?
Mirrors have been around in some form or another for thousands of years. They evolved from people seeing their reflections in ponds and lakes to using polished stone and metal pieces to a process of applying a thin layer of metallic silver to one side of a pane of clear glass. This technique was soon adapted and improved upon, allowing for the mass production of mirrors.
What’s better than a refrigerator absolutely covered with pictures colored by our kids or grandkids? The smell of crayons alone takes me back to being a kid. It seems like every family goes through literally boxes of crayons and an equal amount of coloring books. What should be done with crayons when they’re too small to color with?
Most garden hoses are typically made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), or polyurethane, synthetic rubber, nylon, or soft plastic and reinforced with an internal web of fibers. As a result of these materials, garden hoses are flexible and their smooth exterior facilitates pulling them past trees, posts and other obstacles.
Every day in the United States there are thousands of events that create an enormous amount of waste. Zero Waste programs targets this waste by reducing packaging, avoiding single-serve items, and providing compostable ware and compost service to all event goers.
Aluminum foil is a very convenient product for various things around the house, most of which is in the kitchen covering bowls and wrapping food. What should be done with aluminum foil after we’re finished with it?
In an age of plenty, what do you get someone for a birthday or Christmas? A gift card, of course. But what are they made of? What do I do with them after I use them?