peace. love. recycle.
*this blog revolves around my love for everything ecofriendly!
Yaay Macy’s has finally jumped on the bandwagon and is now a facility that accepts plastic bags for recycling! As a former employee of Macy’s, I’ve witnessed first hand the massive amount of plastic bags they go through… Although, working in cosmetics made it easier for me to convince customers that they did not need a bag for the lipstick they just bought.
Woohoo! This really made my day :) My respect for Macy’s has gone up a notch!
I saw this a couple of weeks back in the food court at the Hillsdale mall in San Mateo. What a refreshing change from the single universal trash cans other malls have (and I’ve seen a lot of malls)!
Just wanted to share a new product that I’m loving! Trader Joe’s sells these awesome Preserve toothbrushes made from recycled yogurt cups! I’ve been wanting to pick one up forever, but patiently waited until all the extra toothbrushes at home were used… and now I’m a happy gal :D I was actually tempted to give these toothbrushes out as gifts… lol but then I realized that not everyone is as eco-crazy as me and would probably prefer getting no gift rather than something the dentist gives out for free.
Anyhoo, the handle is made of 100% recycled yogurt cups but the bristles are brand new (for all you germophobes :P) The company has also made recycling the toothbrush easy peasy! Just mail it in using the original packaging it came in, free of cost! It is recommended to replace your toothbrush every three to four months, so taking the time to recycle your toothbrush definitely reduces your carbon footprint.
Oh and if you do stop by Trader Joe’s to pick up the toothbrush (which I hope you do), I also recommend taking a look at all their holiday cookies right now! I’m loving their make-your-own gingerbread house kit :D Happy shopping!
Yay, finally posting the photos from my first Best Buy recycling extravaganza. I dragged Kent with me to the Best Buy in Union City, toting a large bag of random cords and wires I’ve been hoarding (since I’ve moved back from college) and two heavy, old computer towers. For those of you who are curious, this particular Best Buy’s in-store kiosk accepts plastic bags (they have two sections for it), rechargable batteries, and wires, cords, and cables. As for the larger electronics, you gotta take them to the customer service desk where they will process the recyclables. :)
Unfortunately, I need to make another trip to the Best Buy in Milpitas (McCarthy Ranch) because that particular store recycles CDs and CD jewel cases! I’ve also found other things around the house that I’ve been wanting to get rid of but had no idea what to do with… including an old, broken printer and a super old school Sony Walkman! Although now I’m debating if I should just donate it to Goodwill… at least Best Buy guarantees that the products they accept for recycling will be recycled responsibly, whereas I have no idea what Goodwill does with the donations that don’t sell. If you guys have any suggestions or experiences, I’d love to hear them!
Here’s a quick post! Click the link above to see what kinds of electronics and accessories Best Buy accepts for in-store recycling! They take in a lot more items than I thought they (or any other store) would. Yay for Best Buy for taking this step towards a greener life for everyone! Now, the real question is how many people take advantage of their program? :)
Damn straight! :D
Go Reynolds Wrap! They recently released aluminum foil made from 100% recycled aluminum! Check out their website, they even have a discount coupon for their new product! Once I’m all out of foil… I am definitely gonna get this. Their commercial claims to be just as strong and durable as their regular foil, so if anyone tries this out, lemme know! =)
alumimum? alemenin? alumuumumlum? haha… my sister had the hardest time saying this word when she was younger! I still think she does… =P
Unsure as to how your curb-side city recycling program works? What they do and do not accept vary from city to city… I was surprised to see that San Leandro accepts plastics with the number 1 to 7! I’m surprised because Davis only accepts plastics with #1 and #2… I guess because Davis has an open recycling facility where you can drop off the other types of plastic. SL also accepts juice boxes/milk cartons for recycling, where as Davis doesn’t.
I think one of the best ideas ever is to research online (it’s really, really quick and easy!) to see how your curb-side recycling/garbage pick-up works. Here’s some info on San Leandro’s recycling/garbage/compost program!
Link: City of San Leandro
PS. Tracy… I’m gonna call you out… recycle your shampoo/conditioner bottles!!!!! Everytime I’m home, I see a new bottle in the bathroom garbage can… >=O
How awesome are these companies?! <3
Take advantage of their generosity! Bring your empty make-up containers of any brand to Origins and they will recycle it for you!
Aveda will recycle hard plastic caps from water bottles, soda bottles, toothpaste tubes, etc. for you too!
Link: InStyle - 10 Ways to Green Your Beauty Routine
Check out the rest of the Green tips by InStyle!
Get $$ for your old electronics!
A quick update, I saw this helpful link on Yahoo!’s front page! The article lists a bunch of websites that will buy your unwanted but gently used electronics! Check it out and see if any of them want your old cell phones and such! I have a few old cell phones and even a digital camera laying around at home collecting dust that I should probably do something about! I couldn’t bring myself to throw them away, so I’m going to check and see if I can sell them. If not, then time to recycle them! I’m seriously in a permanent spring cleaning mode hehe.
