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Plastic Recycling Tips for the Holidays

This holiday season, Americans will generate 25 percent more waste, resulting in 5 million tons of garbage! To encourage consumers to “trim their trash” while trimming their tree, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and Bob Lilienfeld, editor of the Use Less Stuff (ULS) Report, have teamed up to provide a holiday “how to” guide for reusing and recycling everyday plastics, that will result in savings to the pocketbook and to the environment.

Make Every Day Earth Day by Recycling and Reusing More Plastics

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces approximately 1,600 pounds of trash per year. Too much trash going into landfills contains recyclable products that should be going into the recycle bin! Get acquainted with simple steps for reusing and recycling plastics, helping to conserve resources and protect the environment for future generations.

Plastics Recycling in 4 Simple Steps

Approximately 80 percent of Americans have access to local recycling programs. Do you know what plastics are recycled in your community? Learn how to maximize the plastics you recycle in four simple steps.

How to Stay Hydrated

Water makes up between 60 and 70 percent of the human body by weight, so all of us need to stay hydrated to keep our bodies running smoothly. These simple tips can help make getting enough fluids part of your daily routine.

Smoke Alarms: Fire Safety Made Simple

Today’s smoke alarms are more affordable and easier to install than ever before, thanks, in part, to innovations in plastics. Although smoke alarms are thought to be present in 96 percent of U.S. homes, some experts estimate that as many as 20 percent of households may lack a working smoke alarm due to dead or missing batteries. Fortunately, smoke alarms can be easy to install and maintain once you know the basics.