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    How can a middle school student help with recycling?
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    Ask a teacher to set up a program where there are recycling boxes in all rooms. On certain days, have the students empty the boxes into the correct recycling bins. Consider setting up a competition for the different classes to see who recycles the most.
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    How can I recycle at home?
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    You could use old jars as tooth brush holders and reuse plastic grocery bags for bathroom trash can liners.
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    Can colored cans be recycled?
    Community Answer
    Yes as long as they are aluminum.
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    Is it okay to recycle cans that have dents and plastic bottles with sunken-in areas?
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    Yes! Aluminum cans will be crushed in the recycling process and plastic bottles are melted down so the condition of the can or bottle does not matter.
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    Where can I recycle the plastic bags from the cereal boxes?
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    You can recycle the plastic bags that come inside cereal boxes with other plastic bags. Many grocery stores and retailers (Target, Costco) accept plastic bags for recycling, or they can be recycled in your recycling bin if your city accepts plastic bags.
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    How can students recycle things made of plastic, metals, paper, etc.?
    Community Answer
    The trash should be sorted into separate bins and delivered to the local recycling center.
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    Should I bag the items I'm recycling, or just put them in the bin?
    Christopher
    Top Answerer
    Most companies prefer you to keep each item separate and unbagged.
  • Question
    How do I turn an old basket my grandma used into something cool?
    Community Answer
    By recycling it again! Try decorating it.
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    How can I recycle the outer body covers of pens?
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    If the outer body cover of the pen is plastic, then put it with the plastic, if it is metal, then put it with the metal.
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    What is the best company to give my e-waste to in the UK for proper recycling?
    Community Answer
    Virogreen is the best company in the UK for recycling e-waste.
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    Are objects with “2” in the recycling triangle recyclable?
    Scratchspin
    Community Answer
    Yes, the number “2” means the plastic is a high-density polyethylene. This type is recyclable.
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    Where can I find the people who pick up the recycle bins? Is there a website I can use to find recycling companies or such?
    Ruby
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    You should be able to find this information on your local council's website. Simply search the name of your area and "recycling". You can ask your neighbours how their recycling gets collected. If you cannot find any information on getting your recycling picked up, you can go to a recycling lot to recycle your things.
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    How do I sort things when I have only one recycle bin and one trash bin?
    Aimee Pate
    Community Answer
    Throw unrecyclable items into the trash bin. Try to get a couple more recycling bins so you can sort things.
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    What stuff can't be recycled, and why?
    Aimee Pate
    Community Answer
    Things like food can’t be recycled, because they can’t be turned into something new. But you can turn old food or food peels into compost to return nutrients to the soil.
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    What are the different ways of recycling?
    Community Answer
    Follow the 3 R’s: reduce re-use and recycle. Collect items to recycle, and sort them. You must follow their rules, or they will not accept the items. You can also up-cycle your stuff, where you take your “trash” and turn it into something new, like turning jars into wind chimes. All of this helps the environment.
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