Upcycling, Downcycling, Wishcycling are Recycling Terms You Should Know
All humans make waste as we consume goods and materials. In today’s world we have options for what to do with that waste. It can be recycled, upcycled, downcycled and often is wishcycled. What does it all mean? Recycling terms can be confusing, but they don’t have to be. The following blog post explains how…
Read MoreRecycling Tips for Your Back-to-School Routine
As parents and students return to super busy fall routines with packing lunches, homework, school, sports and other extracurricular activities, we’re taking a moment to share the benefits of returning to the basics of reducing, reusing and recycling in Logan County. Incorporate these recycling tips into your back-to-school routine for an earth-friendly start to the school…
Read More17 Ways to Make an Eco-Friendly Home
You don’t have to spend a lot of time, money or effort to make your house an eco-friendly home. You can start living a greener, more eco-conscious lifestyle right now. All it takes is a little planning and forethought to start reducing, reusing and recycling your way to a smaller carbon footprint. Follow these simple…
Read MoreEnd Recycling Contamination in Logan County
The popularity and success of recycling programs in Logan County have proven to be a win-win for residents and the community. With 16 Recycling and Pay-As-You-Throw Drop-Off Centers across the county, recycling has become a way of life for many people. As the Solid Waste District expands its programs and attracts more first-time users, it…
Read More12 Pro Recycling Tips for Summer Parties
Now that summer is officially here in Logan County, recycling is often an afterthought when it comes to planning summertime barbecues, outdoor parties and family gatherings. It doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can do to reduce your reliance on plastic and recycle right at your next party or event. 12 Pro Recycling Tips…
Read More12 Ways to Be an Eco-Friendly Shopper
We all want to do our part in helping save the planet from plastic pollution, landfill overflow and trash-borne diseases. Here’s how you can do your part by becoming a little more eco-conscious the next time you go shopping and become a truly eco-friendly shopper: 12 Ways to Be an Eco-Friendly Shopper Ask yourself the…
Read MoreDraw-String, Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) Green Trash Bags Available
New and improved Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) green trash bags are becoming available across Logan county. The new trash bags are equipped with the easy-to-use draw-string technology we’ve all come to know and love. The trash bags are available at all 11 Recycling and PAYT Center vending machines and are becoming available as the old twist-tie bags…
Read MoreBreaking the Plastic Bag Habit
Single-use plastic bags – like the ones you use to carry your groceries home from the grocery store – are ruining the environment. They are so pervasive – the EPA says we use over 380 billion plastic bags and wraps each year in the United States – and lightweight that they easily escape into the…
Read MoreCampaign to Recycle More and Save Launches in Logan County
The Logan County Solid Waste District this week announced the launch of an education campaign to encourage Logan County residents to recycle more and save money with the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) trash program. Most Logan County residents can cut their trash by more than half when they recycle. “It’s a simple concept for our Pay-As-You-Throw customers,”…
Read More7 Ways to Save the Planet Every Day
Did you know the United States is the number one trash-producing country in the world? Most of our trash ends up in landfills where some will last for hundreds of years before it degrades, if ever. Scientists speculate on how damaging this over-production of trash will be and are concerned with public health impacts and…
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