Originally stemming from the Chinese and Japanese cultures, chopsticks have become a staple in many American homes, as well as in restaurants. Restaurants often give out chopsticks in addition to plastic cutlery, as a one-time use item. Unfortunately, these one-time-use chopsticks come with the same issues that plastic cutlery does, in the way that they … Read more
Candles are a popular household item that can provide warmth, ambiance, and fragrance to your living space. However, just like any other item, candles eventually burn out, leaving you with the task of disposing of them responsibly. In this article, we’ll explore various ways to dispose of old candles, what to do with candles when … Read more
After a long time of regular use, you might want to know how to dispose of Brita filters that you no longer wish to use. Brita filters are an excellent solution for filtering drinking water, and you can now easily get rid of them. Since they are made of type ‘5’ plastic (polypropylene), which many … Read more
Sadly, household and kitchen appliances get old along with the rest of us. While others simply need to be serviced in order to (hopefully) work well as new again, others need to be upgraded, with some needing to be replaced altogether. And in order to replace your old dishwasher, you’re going to need to know … Read more
In the United States alone, 500 million straws are used daily, with more than 1.8 billion discarded each year. And despite the fact that plastic straws are made of recyclable material, they often slip through the cracks of recycling machinery and do not often become recycled. This results in millions of plastic straws ending up … Read more
When we’re finished with our Styrofoam packaging, we generally either throw it in the trash or in the recycling bin – but is either correct? Styrofoam is actually a trademarked brand by The Dow Chemical Company and is a closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam (XPS). This is different from Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS), which is what … Read more
We all have that one set of mystery keys in our junk drawer or deep in the pocket of an old coat whose purpose is completely unknown. While it may seem like these old keys are destined to belong to us forever, there are ways to dispose of them. In this article, we take a … Read more
If you’re a nail polish user, odds are you’ve revisited a bottle of your favorite polish, only to discover that it’s not the same consistency as it used to be. Or you’ve found that you simply don’t like the color anymore and have no use for it. So, is your only option throwing your nail … Read more
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
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
