13 Things You Should Never Throw in the Garbage

Many of us don’t give too much thought to what we put in the trash. Sure, we know we need to sort the recyclable items ...
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Is It Safe To Toss Batteries In The Trash? The Answer Might Surprise You

Is it safe to throw batteries in the trash? Learn how to recycle batteries responsibly to protect your home and the environment.

Why you should consider recycling your old AA and AAA batteries

From TV remotes and game controllers, to smoke alarms and clocks, many household items regularly use single-use batteries for ...
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Chesterton High School student converts trash into data for better environmental policy

Devin Throw insisted on taking home with him all the trash collected from a recent Earth Day cleanup along Waverly Road in Porter. Then, Throw, 17, who is a rising senior at Chesterton High School, ...
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Kansas City residents are getting new trash bins that will let them throw out twice as much garbage

With bigger trash carts, Kansas City is trying to put a lid on litter and dumping problems. But with more trash than ever going to landfills, the city has a long way to go in educating people about ...