Category Archives: Recycling

Don’t Forget the Other Earth Savvy “R”… Reuse!

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Rebecca • 0 Comments

Thanks to Rebecca Wewer once again for putting together this reuse article for NNY Life! So you recycle… Great! But what are you still throwing away? One of the most important (and fun) ways to reduce your waste is through REUSE! There are tons of uses for non-recyclable items. Reuse of another man’s trash is… Continue Reading

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NNY Earth: Composting is for Everyone

Posted on April 25, 2013 by ktclick • 0 Comments

It’s been called “black gold.” And it’s a completely free resource. Many experienced farmers and gardeners are familiar with composting. Compost improves fertility by adding essential nutrients to the soil. Technically Speaking To get technical, compost increases sandy soil’s ability to retain moisture, thus making crops require less water to grow. Compost has microorganisms that… Continue Reading

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Recycling the Items You Can’t Sort

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Rebecca • 1 Comment

The transition from passionate recycler to committed recycler is like falling in love, running away to Vegas for a quickie wedding, then noticing your spouse’s faults the moment the marriage gets real – bill paying, dishes, laundry, and overdue hair removal – and sticking with it anyway. Across the board, one of the hardest parts… Continue Reading

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North Country Recycling 101

Posted on April 18, 2013 by ktclick • 4 Comments

This series has been years in the making. I first wrote about recycling in NNY back in 2011, but quickly realized I didn’t yet know enough to be very helpful, and in fact would probably just end up confusing people. Like many Jefferson County residents, I knew I had to recycle and there was lots… Continue Reading

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