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Penalty on the Play: Recycle Right While Tailgating
It's that time of year again! With college football, Packers games, and the much anticipated Super Bowl, tailgating season is already in...
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Sep 6, 20192 min read
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Cardboard Mountains: The Unintended Consequence of Online Shopping
Most of us are very familiar with the consequences of an online shopping spree: a lighter checkbook and a more crowded closet. But...
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Aug 21, 20193 min read
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Don’t Rely on Recycling Numbers on Plastics
I’m certain you’ve all seen them before: the little numbers imprinted onto the bottom of plastic containers. They feature a number one...
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Aug 5, 20192 min read
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Help Stop Waste Facility Fires
Many RC cars, drones, and personal handheld devices are all powered by a specific type of battery called a lithium polymer battery....
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Aug 2, 20191 min read
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Removing Paint Removers
Check your shelves! In March of 2019 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to prohibit the manufacturing,...
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Jul 10, 20191 min read
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China’s Restrictions Make Recycling Right More Important than Ever
Can a recycling restriction in China affect recycling in Brown County, Wisconsin? The answer is yes. Recycling takes place in a global...
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Jun 18, 20193 min read
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Protect Marine Life by Saying “No Straw Please”
Over 500 million plastic straws are used each day in the United States. Unfortunately, straws are made from plastic and are too...
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May 21, 20193 min read
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Recycle Right to Remove Risks to Recycling Workers
Recycling has always been a way to keep our environment healthy and keep our wildlife safe. Properly disposing of or eliminating use of...
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May 13, 20192 min read
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Take out containers: Do you really need them?
Each year, Americans throw away 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups. Styrofoam (also known as polystyrene with a resin code PS #6)...
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May 6, 20193 min read
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There’s Probably Trash in Your Recycling Bin. What’s the Big Deal?
Do you know what should and should not be recycled, or are you a wishful recycler? You may think you know what should go in your...
bcresourcerecovery
May 2, 20192 min read
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What Does a Ketchup Bottle & a Polyester Shirt Have in Common?
Does the thought of wearing a plastic T-shirt or sweater sound crazy? Well, you probably already wear something made from plastic if you...
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Apr 29, 20193 min read
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Spring Clean Your Cupboards & Closets in 5 Easy Steps
Spring has officially sprung, and there’s something motivating about the warmer weather and extra daylight. If you’re feeling energized...
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Apr 24, 20193 min read
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