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Going to Recycling Extremes

Mary Ann and I have preached about recycling items such as paper, plastic, and glass but that is just the tip of the iceberg. I found an article at The Daily Green that takes recycling one step further. Quite a few of the items mentioned for recycling were quite personal. For example, there is now a non-profit organization in Japan that is specializing in recycling dentures. Now before you go gagging, note that the Japan Denture Recycle Association recycles the metals that are found in dentures. The organization has recycled 30,000 dentures and made about a quarter of a million … Continue reading →

Every Nickel Saved Counts

Whole foods and co-op stores have been doing it for years. Now Target has jumped on the bandwagon. They want to lessen the use of plastic and so are giving customers five cents for each recyclable bag they bring to carry home their purchases. “Target is expected to roll out its program Nov. 1 at all 1,700 Target stores, according to USA Today. Anne Zeltinger, a Target spokeswoman, confirmed the new program and emphasized that the discount will be applicable with any style or brand of reusable bag.” I am guessing that you only get the money for the amount … Continue reading →