HOW TO DISPOSE OF VACUUM BAGS

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Your vacuum bags make collecting the dirt, dust, and allergens in your household and putting it all in one place extremely easy. Plus, they’re simple to switch out and dispose of as soon as they get full. However, are you actually supposed to simply toss these bags in the waste bin, or is there a … Read more

HOW TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF A VACUUM CLEANER

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Sadly, all vacuum cleaners have a life expectancy, so you can’t expect to have your trusty Hoover beside you forever. No matter when your vacuum cleaner decides to stop working, disposing of it can be a challenge. It’s tempting to simply take your vacuum out to the curb and wait for it to be collected … Read more

HOW TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF KITCHEN KNIVES

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If you’ve spent a good deal of money on your kitchen knives, it’s absolutely advisable to try to maintain them as best you can. In reality, any knife can be revived, no matter how dull it gets, but this is certainly much harder to do if your blade breaks or develops large chips. So, what … Read more

HOW TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF ROUNDUP AND OTHER PESTICIDES

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Like most of us, you probably have a collection of almost-used old chemical containers in your garage that you’re unlikely to ever use again. More than likely, you’ve kept these containers because you thought there was a slim chance that you’d use the remains again, or you simply didn’t know how to throw it out. … Read more

HOW TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF LEFTOVER PAINT

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While painting is a great way to update an otherwise out-of-date room, it’s rare that you won’t have one half used paint can. So, what are you supposed to do with this half used paint can? It is destined to stay in that one corner of the basement forever, on the off chance that you … Read more

HOW TO GET RID OF OLD FURNITURE

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Do you have some used furniture that you just can’t find a use for anymore? Before you go and toss it in your local landfill, think again. There are much better ways in order to dispose of your used furniture, many of which are friendly to the environment and can potentially help out someone in … Read more

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU THROW OUT PLASTIC?

What Happens When You Throw Out Plastic

The World Economic Forum tells us that plastic production has exploded over the last half-century, growing from 16.5 million tons in 1964 to 343 million tons in 2014 – and this is only projected to double by 2036. The question is, where does all of it go when we’re done with it? When we throw … Read more

THE BEST WAYS TO DISPOSE OF FURNITURE

The Best Ways to Dispose of Furniture

Given all this time we’ve been spending at home, you may have done a bit of spring cleaning. Or done a complete redecorating of your indoor space in your apartment or house. Whatever you’ve done with your home, cleaning up has left you with a lot of potential waste. If you’ve been redecorating, you probably … Read more

HOW TO DISPOSE OF MEDICINES AT HOME

How to Dispose of Medicines at Home

If you’re taking prescription medicine, you’re probably on a steady schedule and rarely miss a dose. But there could be medicine that falls on the wayside and ends up in your bathroom cabinet. It sits on the shelves and reaches it expiry date. Or, maybe you have children and you don’t want them finding and … Read more