Waste to Waves: Keeping Oceans Clean by Recycling Polystyrene
September 22, 2014
Expanded polystyrene foam, typically used for packaging and not much else, can be reborn into a new surfboard thanks to Waste to Waves.
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How to Recycle Headphones
September 10, 2014
Headphones offer a complex recycling challenge, as they are typically comprised of a number of materials.
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How to Recycle Bottle Caps
September 3, 2014
Both metal and plastic bottle caps are experiencing a spike in recyclability.
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GO Box: Curbing Takeout Waste in Portland and Beyond
August 7, 2014
GO Box has reused more than 50,000 takeout containers in Portland, with its sights on expansion into new markets.
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Confused by Plastic Recyclability? You’re Not Alone
August 6, 2014
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 Medicine Bottles
August 4, 2014
Limited resin code acceptance and reuse options plague medicine bottle recycling, yet your community may still have a convenient recycling option in place.
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GO Box Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary and 50,000 Disposable Containers Saved
July 11, 2014
Reusable to-go container service aims to do away with throw away containers in downtown Portland.
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How to Recycle Gift Cards
July 3, 2014
Gift cards are surprisingly complex in their makeup, so it can be difficult to recycle them properly and safely.
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How to Recycle Vinyl Records
June 19, 2014
Records, made of polyvinyl chloride, are notoriously difficult to recycle safely.
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How to Recycle Bubble Wrap
May 8, 2014
If you can actually resist popping it, might be acceptable in your local plastic bag recycling program.