Instead of just throwing everything in the trash, we have been taught for years by environmental activists to recycle goods at home and in our communities.

Most local municipalities have recycle programs with bins around the city and provide bins for homeowners with curbside pick up. Rules vary from place to place on what they can recycle so check first. Learn about the recycling symbols so you don’t overburden the system with unaccepted plastics.

It is important to make every effort to buy less packaging in the first place by buying in bulk or greater quantities, reuse containers a second and third time and then put in the recycle bin what you can.

Composting is getting easier to do as new simple, slick-looking composting bins come onto the market. There are units that can sit right in your kitchen or out your back door that make all your organic matter, and often paper, into usable compost for your garden. They have greatly improved odor control issues on the newest models.

Automatic Indoor Composting is now available for consumers at competitive prices. Just throw your biodegradable waste into the bin and in a couple of weeks you will have rich soil.

We recommend you visit:

The U.S. Protection Agency on Composting

How to Compost