recycling plastics Archives - RecycleNation Search. Find. Recycle. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 06:17:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 13 Creative (Re)Uses for Plastic Halloween Pumpkins https://recyclenation.com/2015/11/13-creative-re-uses-for-plastic-halloween-pumpkins/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 06:13:52 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2015/11/13-creative-re-uses-for-plastic-halloween-pumpkins Kids too old for Halloween now? Broke this year's plastic pumpkin? Try one of these DIY projects to reuse it!

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]]> Confused by Plastic Recyclability? You’re Not Alone https://recyclenation.com/2014/08/confused-plastic-recyclability-not-alone/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 04:03:41 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/08/confused-plastic-recyclability-not-alone Which plastics are recyclable in your community? It is important to know so you can buy and recycle appropriately.

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]]> How to Recycle Bubble Wrap https://recyclenation.com/2014/05/recycle-bubble-wrap/ Fri, 09 May 2014 05:15:27 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/05/recycle-bubble-wrap If you can actually resist popping it, might be acceptable in your local plastic bag recycling program.

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]]> Recycling (the Other) Plastic Bags https://recyclenation.com/2013/10/recycling-plastic-bags/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 22:52:21 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/10/recycling-plastic-bags While many stores and supermarkets now offer takeback programs, plastic bags are still one of the most common materials that consumers bring into question.

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]]> Tricky Recyclables: Polystyrene https://recyclenation.com/2013/10/tricky-recyclables-polystyrene/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:25:51 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/10/tricky-recyclables-polystyrene Lots of facilities are capable of processing #6 plastics, but few want to take on the hassle of transporting and processing bulky foams.

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]]> Are Polystyrene Takeout Containers Recyclable? https://recyclenation.com/2013/10/polystyrene-takeout-containers-recyclable/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:19:03 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/10/polystyrene-takeout-containers-recyclable Notoriously difficult to recycle, the classic to-go container is now accepted at more recycling facilities.

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]]> Polly Products: Breathing New Life into Old Material https://recyclenation.com/2013/07/polly-products-breathing-new-life-old-material/ Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:39:01 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/07/polly-products-breathing-new-life-old-material Domestically made, customizable recycled plastic furniture saves landfill space while providing unmatched durability.

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]]> Making Good Use of Unwanted Plastic Toys https://recyclenation.com/2013/07/good-use-unwanted-plastic-toys/ Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:00:38 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/07/good-use-unwanted-plastic-toys A palette of old toy scraps provides unlimited upcycling possibilities at a Cincinnati nonprofit.

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]]> Recycled Plastic Bag Crafts Bring a Community Together https://recyclenation.com/2013/07/recycled-plastic-bag-crafts-community-together/ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:14:31 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/07/recycled-plastic-bag-crafts-community-together How an American visiting a small Mexican resort town changed the wasteful perception of plastic bags and sparked a creative micro-economy.

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]]> Timbuk2 Goes Full Cycle: Incredible Line Uses Recycled PET https://recyclenation.com/2013/07/timbuk2-full-cycle-incredible-line-recycled-pet/ Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:49:32 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/07/timbuk2-full-cycle-incredible-line-recycled-pet Plastic bottles are recycled into bags and other accessories in this durable line.

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