Silicone is an incredibly popular material for all sorts of applications. It is often used in the kitchen for the construction of kitchen tools and baking molds. So, what happens when silicone has reached the end of its natural lifespan? Can it be recycled, or is it destined for the garbage can? Silicone is recyclable, …
Where mailing and delivery services make our lives easier, they bring along a serious problem of disposal. The food, medicines, and other items that we usually order are delivered and ice packs that keep these items fresh. If you’re a regular online buyer, you’ll probably have enough ice packs to construct an igloo very soon, …
“When you put the whole picture together, recycling is the right thing to do.” As the world slowly moves into a green economy, with an environmentally conscious forefront, people have started asking, what products are recyclable? Out of these, one of the most common questions is, can you recycle lighters? No, you cannot recycle lighters. …
Have you got a radiator that needs to be disposed of? Wondering whether you can recycle them? Radiators can be recycled. They are almost 100% recyclable metal so they’re accepted at almost every recycling center. You can also sell them to junkyards, or scrap metal dealers in your area. Never throw them in the regular …
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Do you have some old tape laying around? Wondering whether you are able to recycle it? Well, if you read on, we are going to tell you absolutely everything that you need to know. Which, surprisingly, isn’t all that much. Tape isn’t recyclable. Even though most of the materials in tape are usually recyclable, the …
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Recycling Laminate Flooring The major problem with laminate flooring is that it isn’t like other types of wood. This is because, to give it that laminated shine, there are chemicals added to it. This, of course, results in many people wondering whether they can recycle laminate flooring. Laminate flooring is recyclable. The difficult part is …
It isn’t uncommon nowadays for people to have a few latex gloves laying around the home. So, can they be recycled? Latex gloves cannot be recycled. This is because they are typically used as protection from hazardous materials and there also isn’t much to be gained by recycling them. Luckily, you can safely throw them …
As we all know, cardboard is very recyclable. In fact, it is an incredibly simple product to recycle and everybody should be doing it. After all, in most towns and cities, cardboards can easily be picked up at the side of the road. We aren’t going to be talking about normal cardboard here, though. Instead, …
In the digital age, many have turned to the internet for their music consumption. The increase in the use of streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube has made music listening infinitely more convenient, and perhaps more importantly, less expensive! In fact, think about your own music listening. How often do you actually …
One of the true joys of owning LED light bulbs is the fact that they last an incredibly long time. 50,000 hours, in fact. This is fantastic for the environment, because not only will you be replacing them a lot less, but they consume very little power in comparison to standard light bulbs. Sadly, at …
