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Recycling is a great way to help the planet, save money and have fun, all at the same time. If you do a little advance planning, it isn't difficult at all.

Now I know everybody has heard the saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure." Well in this case it is very true, except it is your trash, your treasure.

Everyone knows that glass jars can be recycled with the rest of your regular recyclables, but did you know that there are lots of amazing household uses for glass jars?

Have you been to your local recycling center? I am not talking about a small drop off station at your local grocery store, but the actual recycling center for your city or county. Every area in the U.S. today has a main recycling center where recyclables are processed.

Improperly sorted recycling can land an entire batch of good recyclables in the landfill. Learn the proper way to sort and prepare your trash for recycling.

Everyone wants more of two things, Money & Time. Here are some tips to give you what you want in an eco-friendly way for yourself, your home and the earth!

Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze on UNion Pacific right of way

Read about crime in California that has not been heavily publicized, but is just as important

Recycling is a simple thing that many people can and should do.

Parent's love to give the children the best of the best, but don't always seem to have the type of budget necessary. I have found some resourceful ways to decorate a child's room using less money.

Disposing of your old golf cart lead acid batteries is very important as they are classified as hazardous waste. Ensure that you dispose of them properly.

Disposing of your old golf cart lead acid batteries is very important as they are classified as hazardous waste. Ensure that you dispose of them properly.

This is a general guide to Housekeeping and Facilities Managers at Hospitals and Building to implement.

Find out how to organize a neighborhood clean up; who to contact for assistance, and how to plan your Neighborhood Clean Up day event...

12 simple eco friendly lifestyle changes that will make a significant impact on the environment

I think it is important for parents to teach their kids to be involved in their community and to explain to them that we each play a special part. If your teens haven't yet become involved, here are a few tips you can use:

We adult children can help our elderly parents without offending them, but it requires sensitivity and a lot of tact.

RecycleBank, a Philadelphia-based company, enables individuals, communities, and businesses to profit from their recycling efforts. Trash it and collect your rewards!

If you have a toddler then you know it is fairly complicated to keep them entertained for more than 5 minutes. But little do parents know they have resources all around the house to provide enough fun for quite some time.

Have you seen older, mobile homes sitting in fields abandon? Have you ever consideres that the entire mobile home could be recycled?

This is a brief article on simple ways you can help save the planet.

We're admonished as children that swallowing watermelon seeds causes watermelons to grow in our stomachs. Here's how a few of those old wives' tales influenced my overactive imagination as a child, and probably screwed me up as an adult.

April 22nd is Earth day and you can help the earth today by contributing to the reduction in harmful pollutants. There are many ways you can celebrate Earth day with your family and friends this year, all it takes is a little organization and teamwork.

You may want to recycle, but think it's too complicated. Check out the following tips to find out just how easy recycling can be.

Many of us have fallen for the myth that "it takes money to make money." Here are ten unique ways that you can make some extra money without ever having to spend a dime.

Find out more how to reuse and recycle paper, plastic and glass.

There are things that you can do which are environmentally friendly, and you will get paid to do it! Everyone is a winner, and you can feel good about saving the environment!

If you are sick of selling candy, then this will brighten your day. Here are some great fundraising ideas that are both fun and easy.

When you think of a stay at home mom what are the images that pass through your mind? Do you see bon-bons and day time soaps, or perhaps you envision sparkling clean floors and home cooked meals?

Everyone hates cleaning their house because it is so mundane. The sheer thought of doing house work makes a person cringe and want to run from the house screaming

At a recent town meeting attended by about ten residents, Landfill Operator Jim Dauda presented a proposal to change fees and procedures at the town's landfill on McVeagh Road.

Plant fiber-based ethanol may be our environmentally friendly answer to our need for fuel.

Suggests reasons for failure of existing attempts to deal with the homeless, analysis of some problems and of the classes of homeless, and proposes outlines of several programs that might be efficacious.

Unearth treasures from the bygone days and give those white elephants for Christmas! Do a little Santa detective work to discover what your loved ones collect and find the perfect addition for cents on the dollar!

Let your kids show their creativity this season with these quick and easy projects. And best of all, they are all less than $10!

America is in need of laws that promote safe, effective electronics recycling. Consumers, manufacturers and governments need to work together and share the responsibility for electronics recycling.

I reflect upon my senior high school art installation.

The Town of Westbrook and the Department of Environmental Protection are currently negotiating terms regarding the imminent closure of the town's landfill.

You can help the environment. It is easy to do.

Writing for a hilarious publication like the Onion seems a dream job. But how do people secure employment there? And, what chance do I stand?

the importance of our environment

Feline Pine has been the saving grace of my litter box. I have tried many different cat litters, with very little success. Feline Pine eliminates odor and provides a safe and chemical free environment for you and your cats.

This editorial presents my frustrations with the ever-growing fad of ribbon magnets that appear on the backs of cars and trucks. It promotes true social activism and questions the intent of these more passive "ribbon activists."

Do you consider yourself a packrat? Do you have clothes, books, papers, and just random junk lying around in your house? One solution that can help you out is to organize your house or apartment this summer.

The Vans Warped Tour is more than just a summer concert series. In its twelve year existence, the tour has become a full fledged festival of music, attractions, local commerce and community outreach.

Whether you pitch your tent in the deep wilderness or in a state park, camping exposes you to the elements. Here are ten things to put on your packing list that you don't want to forget.

When it comes to getting your children to clean up after themselves and help out with housework, it can be difficult to get them to help. Here are some tips to help you come up with a creative plan to teach your children how to clean, and help out.

There's no need to overwhelm yourself with everything at once. Here are some quick chores that can be done in almost no time.

Recycling is something I learned to do at a young age, but it wasn't until I was older that I fully realized the true impact that I can have by recycling - and the bigger impact of more widespread recycling.