Berry baskets can be recycled. Trash the pad. Rinse and dry the container. I get this question fairly often so I hope this helps and please share this information. Berry boxes tend to be #1 clear plastic so most recycling providers/contractors will accept that color and number. Remember the chasing arrow () doesn’t mean recyclable.…
Austin recycles all #s and all colors of plastic! Rinse and dry your plant pots and recycle them! The triangle doesn’t mean it’s recyclable, it just indicates the type of plastic. If you have family/friends that live in other cities, they may have different numbers and colors their provider accepts in their recycling carts. If…
Shop small, shop local, pretty things! I’m at the @bluegenieartbazaar May Market. I want to get some eyelash serum and jasmine green tea. I’ll see what else I can find! I did remember to take a big basket with me to shop and use at checkout. This would have been so helpful in December when…
Aluminum Foil from lids and candy wrappers, clean and dry, can be balled up to 2 inches and recycled in the blue/recycle carts. #aluminum#aluminumfoil#candy#recycle#candywrappers#chocolate#zerowasteliving#chocolateeasterbunny#sustainableliving
Broken plastic hangers can go in blue/recycle carts in you have @balconesrecycling or Texas Disposal Systems . Check your local provider to find out what they accept. Metal hangers can be dropped at any dry cleaners to be reused. ⛓️💥 Broken fuzzy hangers go in the trash. Wood hangers are trash if they can’t be…
Shredding is available at UPS! I am so excited to share that at least at my local UPS in Austin, they have partnered with Iron Mountain and now offer secure shredding for $1 a pound. It all gets recycled too! Recycle your broken shredder at your local Goodwill, Best Buy or recycling center. Donate you’re…
Zero Waste: Electronics – Not in the Recycling Cart Broken electronics that have a cord, take a battery, use a charger, or have a computer chip can be recycled. You have several options: Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center (RRDOC) for the City of Austin. Appointments on your phone or online: http://www.austintexas.gov/dropoff . Goodwill if it’s…
Strawberry Smoothie experience. This is what works for my son and we can control the ingredients and materials of his smoothie. We also can choose greener products that are recyclable. We are using a Miir cup here, but reusable silicone food pouches also work great with this smoothie recipe. Can you tell we like Costco?!…
Aluminum Foil Recycling: a lot of lids, particularly for dairy, are aluminum foil and once clean and dry, can be balled up and recycled in single stream once your ball reaches 2 inches. Check that your recycling provider allows for this because they don’t all do that yet. #aluminum#aluminumfoil#recycle#smoothies#atxrecycles#yogurtStonyfield@icelandicprovisions#sourcreamDaisy Brand#yogurtdrinksActivia#zerowaste#greenliving#kids
Reuse trivets or racks to cool your food. This trivet is from an Instant Pot and it works great for my pan of carrots. You’ll burn your hot pad/potholder if you put things that are too hot on it. #trivet#reuse#rethink#cooking#cookingtips@instantpotofficial