i randomly came across this article about what it really means to "go green" and what's really going on in the big picture of all the waste we create. while i don't expect too many people out there to do all this guy has, he really makes some good points.
If you've known me for any amount of time, you would know that I've been a strickler about recycling for over 20 years. So in honor of saving the planet, here are some sites I'd recommend:
- To recycle DVD cases
- To find out where you can properly dispose items such as hazardous materials (paint, paint thinner, other chemicals, etc.) and electronics and much more
- Staples will dispose of electronics for $10 per item
- To dispose of old medications/prescriptions.
- Or another option instead of tossing your items, post them here where you can give and get items for free.
Do you know of other earth-friendly options?
Can I just tell you how excited I am that Nashville Metro Public Works now has composting machines! Check it out!
I've been wanting to start a compost but haven't for several reasons:
1- I (and then we) lived in an apartment complex for many years and simply didn't have the yard to do it in
2- we currently rent the house we live in and I didn't think our landlord would approve of me digging a hole in the yard
But now! We have the opportunity to do some in a less evasive way! Plus, they also have a nice little gadget for taking food scraps that the composter won't take!
This is awesome! We're going to buy one this weekend!
