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For old toothbrushes, electric toothbrush replacement heads, used flossers, and toothpaste tubes from Crest, Oral-B, or ...

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Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

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California recycling claims restrictions - On April 4, 2025, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) published ...

2. Dirty Containers - Items like bottles and jars must be empty, clean, and dry. A good rule of thumb: less than a teaspoon of residue is okay. So, rinse out that peanut butter jar and let it dry ...

We’re all aware of the growing problem of plastic waste, especially when it comes to beauty products. From shampoo, bo ...

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Sorting through the different items that can be recycled, and learning where and how they are accepted, can be confusing. These local environment experts have some tips.