Rare Recyclables

When people think of recycling, they usually think of normal materials such as cardboard, glass and plastics.  In actually, there are so many other things that can be recycled that people do not normally think of.  Here are a few usual things that can and should be recycled:

Printer Cartridges: Although these cannot be thrown directly into the recycling, they can be taken to any office store and there will be a place to put used printer cartridges to be recycling.

Shoes: If you have shoes that are in good condition that either do not fit you or you just do not wear anymore, do not throw them away! Shoes that are in good condition can be donated and if they are in poor conditions, they can be broken down and the separate materials can be used for different things or recycled.

Eyeglasses: Eyeglasses can be easily recycled by taking them to some eye care providers and dropping them into one of the boxes.  After the glasses are dropped in the box, they will given to less fortunate people who cannot afford their own glasses.

Cell Phones:  When your cell phone breaks or you get a new one, don't leave it sitting around collecting dust! That old cell phone could help the earth!  Most cell phone providers will take back cell phones and recycle the battery.  If it is still able to be used, most churches or other charity organizations will take them and give them to those who are less fortunate.

Holiday Lights: For Christmas lights that are broken, do not just throw them away! Most of the materials that they are made of can be recycled and there are usually drop off boxes found in various different places after the holiday season is over.

                                 

All of these different things and so many more are all recyclable in one way or another! So next time you are throwing something out and are heading for the trash can, think twice!! More often than not, either part of the object or the whole object can be recycled! Little things like that are not very hard to do but do a big part for the environment!