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What Can I Do With Packaging Peanuts?

Earth911, October 12th, 2011

BARRY ASKED: I received a large package at home and after unpacking I was unsure do with all the materials. There was the cardboard box, the tape and lots of "popcorn" inside, tissue paper and a few plastic inserts to keep things in place. Can you recycle all of this stuff from this packaging? WE FOUND THE ANSWER: When faced with ... read more

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Tagged barry, cardboard, mail, number6plasticpolystyrene, packaging, recycle, reuse

Published in Plastic


Does Gasoline Go Bad?

Earth911, October 5th, 2011

BARRY ASKED: I received a call from my friend who was cleaning out his garage and came across an old can that had gasoline in it that was likely several years old and spoiled if gasoline spoils. How does he properly dispose of the gasoline and what should he do with the container? WE FOUND THE ANSWER: It's true. Gasoline does ... read more

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Tagged barry, fuel, gas

Published in Hazardous


Can I Flush Expired Medications?

Earth911, September 21st, 2011

BARRY ASKED THE QUESTION: I have expired medications left over, and I was going to flush them down the toilet, but I remember hearing that is not the thing to do. So, what do I do? Why can't I flush them? If I can't recycle them, how should I safely dispose of them? What does state law say? WE FOUND THE ... read more

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Tagged barry, medications, recycle

Published in Household


Where Do Uncollected Bottle Deposits Go?

Earth911, September 12th, 2011

BARRY ASKED THE QUESTION: While I was drinking a bottle of water, I noticed it said "CA, MI, OR, HI, 5 cents." I know this means that the price includes a 5-cent return deposit, but there's no chance I'll return it to that store (it will go in the recycle bin). So, what happens to that 5 cents the store ... read more

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Tagged barry, number1plasticPETE, plasticbottle

Published in General


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