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bcresourcerecovery
- Feb 14, 2021
- 1 min
I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 14th
The type of glass that candle jars are made from is not recyclable. All types of candle jars, tins, and wax should be placed in your...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Feb 13, 2021
- 1 min
I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 13th
After fresh cut flowers have run their course, they can be composted otherwise they need to be placed in your household trash. For more...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Feb 12, 2021
- 1 min
I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 12th
All types of wine bottles, regardless of color are recyclable. After removing and disposing of the cork and any foil covering, place them...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 11th
Classroom exchange and greeting cards are all recyclable along with the rest of your paper in your curbside recycling bin. Consider...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Feb 10, 2021
- 1 min
I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 10th
Due to their small size, and the type of plastic they are made out of, ALL types of candy wrappers are not recyclable. This includes all...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Feb 9, 2021
- 1 min
I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 9th
Paper and cardboard chocolate/candy boxes (along with any plastic windows) are recyclable in your curbside bin, however; their liners...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Feb 8, 2021
- 1 min
I Heart Recycling Week (2021)-Feb 8th
Many gift wraps, ribbons and bows are made from aluminum foil and film plastic, both of which are not recyclable and can create problems...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Feb 7, 2021
- 1 min
I Heart Recycling Week (2021)
Do you heart proper disposal as much as we do? Show your recycling bin some love these next few days for our very first I Heart Recycling...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
Make it a Green Halloween
With COVID-19 still impacting communities, Halloween will look a little different this year, but we can all find ways to celebrate while...
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bcresourcerecovery
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
The Most Effective Climate Change Solution
The recent celebration of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary this April has put a spotlight on climate change and the various solutions that...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Dec 20, 2019
- 3 min
Five Steps to Make the Holidays a Season of Sustainability
With delicious food, loved ones and fun festivities, the holiday season certainly creates a sense of joy. Unfortunately, the season can...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Nov 27, 2019
- 2 min
Reducing Your Thanksgiving Waste
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Time to dust off old family recipes and search for just the right turkey to make this year’s...
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bcresourcerecovery
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Protect Marine Life by Saying “No Straw Please”
Over 500 million plastic straws are used each day in the United States. Unfortunately, straws are made from plastic and are too...
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bcresourcerecovery
- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
Take out containers: Do you really need them?
Each year, Americans throw away 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups. Styrofoam (also known as polystyrene with a resin code PS #6)...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Apr 29, 2019
- 3 min
What Does a Ketchup Bottle & a Polyester Shirt Have in Common?
Does the thought of wearing a plastic T-shirt or sweater sound crazy? Well, you probably already wear something made from plastic if you...
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bcresourcerecovery
- Apr 24, 2019
- 3 min
Spring Clean Your Cupboards & Closets in 5 Easy Steps
Spring has officially sprung, and there’s something motivating about the warmer weather and extra daylight. If you’re feeling energized...
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