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Buying new containers for food storage and other uses can be expensive and impractical for families on a budget. When families want to be economical and environmentally friendly at the same time, they can reuse plastic containers to save leftovers, save spare change, and store other household items.

In fact, coffee containers today are often made out of plastic and feature handy grips and snap on lids for easy use. Rather than throw away these containers, a person can wash out empty ones and reuse them for food storage. Once the container is dry, a person can use it to more »

Setting up a home recycling station is very easy for anyone to do. Go to a local store and three plastic bins, or three plastic garbage bins. Plastic is a great material to use because it will be easy for you to wipe clean, and it is sturdy to hold a lot of objects. Take some masking tape and make a label to put on your bins. Paper, aluminum and glass are a few popular ones. If you want to have plastic or anything else then get another bin. Put these in the garage right more »

Plastic bags can be recycled many different ways. The most obvious use is as a small trash bag for small trashcans around the home, but there are many other ways to use them. Instead of purchasing yet another plastic bag for collecting dog waste, use those plastic bags that you got free! Is the aroma of dirty diapers creeping out of your trashcan? Wrap them in plastic grocery bags first before throwing them away, this way it will help conceal the stench. You can also line more »

Recycling begins at home. Communities can help by providing recycling facilities and containers. Recyclables will not end up in containers or facilities unless individuals make the effort.

Backyard composting is an excellent way to recycle organic matter. Potato peels, carrots, lettuce all can be composted. Do not compost meats, bones or fats because they will create rodent and insect problems. Proteins such as meats do not break down in the same manner as plant material.

Some states will pay for glass and aluminum if they are dropped off at certain stores or recycling stations. Aluminum cans more »