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Recycling
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Building With Books 
 This site offers an alternative for disposing of undesirable books: build them into furniture. The site documents the exhibition of lamps, umbrella stands, picture frames, and related objects, along with "photographs of the process, [and] publicity posters." The project was the result of a classroom and library collaboration at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). http://courses.csail.mit.edu/iap/bookbuild/art.html Topics: Crafts, Environment, Home & Housing, Librarianship, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Technology Last updated Jul 11, 2007 CollectiveGood Mobile Phone Recycling
"If you have a spare mobile phone sitting on a shelf or in a drawer, you can recycle it here in an environmentally and socially responsible manner." CollectiveGood is a commercial enterprise that remanufactures or recycles donated cell phones. The site includes a list of affiliated charities. The donations may be tax deductible. http://www.collectivegood.com/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Environment, Technology Last updated Nov 14, 2002 Computer Recycling: Educational Resources
This site was created "to assist you in locating information or contacts needed to reduce the amount of electronic equipment going to landfills." Includes links to sites for recycling computers, monitors, floppy disks, parts, components, peripherals, and more. A few broken links. http://www.ce.cmu.edu/GreenDesign/comprec/resources.html Topics: Computers, Computers, Environment, Technology Last updated Dec 21, 2001 Deck the Halls With Less Waste This Year!
This collection of holiday waste reduction tip sheets features ideas for no-waste gift-giving and gift-wrapping, reducing waste when opening gifts, and options for recycling Christmas trees. From the California Integrated Waste Management Board. http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/PublicEd/Holidays/ Topics: Christmas, Crafts, Environment, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Technology Last updated Nov 2, 2004 Earth 911
Contains community-specific environmental information. Topics include reuse, recycling, hazardous waste disposal, composting, local agencies, environmental groups, state and local programs, and more. Includes a glossary and "green" shopping tips. http://earth911.com/ Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated Dec 21, 2008 Freecycle
"The Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. ... Membership is free." Members of Freecycle receive and may post email messages about free items. The site includes a FAQ and information for becoming a member and starting a new group. http://www.freecycle.org Topics: Activism, Environment, Finance, Internet, Technology Last updated Jun 6, 2005 Garbage: How Can My Community Reduce Waste?
An introduction to the problem of global waste management, with some possible solutions. Topics include solid waste, sewage, hazardous waste, and sustainable living. Offers annotated links to sites for further reading. http://www.learner.org/interactives/garbage/intro.html Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated May 5, 2008 Gift Wrapping Alternatives
Features ideas for gift-wrap made from calendars, children's artwork, old maps, and other materials. Also includes instructions for making fabric gift bags and trimming gifts with natural materials such as evergreen branches. http://eartheasy.com/gift_wrapping.htm Topics: Christmas, Crafts, Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Judaism, Technology Last updated Nov 2, 2004 The Imagination Factory
Devoted to teaching children and their caregivers "creative ways to recycle by making art," The Imagination Factory contains activities for drawing, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, collage, crafts, marbling, printmaking, and holidays; the Trash Matcher , a list of waste materials (aluminum cans, cardboard tubes, egg cartons, rubber bands, etc.) matched to art projects; and links. http://www.kid-at-art.com/ Topics: Environment, Holidays & Observances, Senior Health, Technology Last updated Nov 22, 2002 Organic Materials Management: Home Gardening
This site provides ideas for reducing gardening waste. Topics covered include grasscycling (leaving clippings on the lawn when mowing), xeriscaping ("landscaping with slow-growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings"), composting, erosion control, and purchasing recycled gardening and landscaping products. From the California Integrated Waste Management Board. http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/Gardening/ Topics: Environment, Gardening, Plants, Plants by Name, Technology Last updated Mar 8, 2005 ReadyMade
This site is a companion to "a bimonthly print publication for people who like to make stuff." Taking inspiration from Dada artist Marcel Duchamp, these people like to "make stuff" from found objects. The site features articles (such as instructions for making bowls from old LPs and building a sod couch), an eclectic set of links, and discussion forums. http://readymade.com/ Topics: Crafts, Environment, Magazines, Technology Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Recycler's World: Computer & Telecommunications Recycling Section
A good selection of links "along with a list of companies, associations and publications related to the Computer & Telecommunications Recycling industry in general." http://www.recycle.net/recycle/computer/ Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated Dec 21, 2001 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Explains the necessity of recycling and explains how to do it, including how to recycle electronics, grass clippings, oil, and batteries. Also has details on materials and waste exchanges and waste minimization. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Solid Waste. http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/index.htm Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated Nov 3, 2008 Resin Identification Codes: Plastic Recycling Codes
This chart lists the recycling codes (1-7) found on plastics, with descriptions, and information about properties, packaging applications, and recycled products. Includes information for polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), vinyl (polyvinyl chloride or PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS). From the American Plastics Council, an industry group. http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/ Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated Feb 1, 2007 Share the Technology
A database "to help computer equipment donors connect with nonprofit organizations and individuals with disabilities seeking donations." Locate organizations in your area needing equipment, or list equipment you are willing to donate. Also provides information on how to recycle ink-jet and laser cartridges. http://sharetechnology.org/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Environment, Technology Last updated Aug 27, 2006 Washington State Department of Ecology Kids Page
"This interactive Web site is designed to teach [children] about the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste management (or how we take care of our garbage)." Includes trivia, games, puzzles, a coloring book, composting instructions, and informaton about recycling aluminum, tin, glass, paper, and plastics. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/kidspage/ Topics: Education, Environment, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Mysteries and More, Technology Last updated Jun 24, 2004 Wastes: Back-to-School
List of tips for reducing waste at school. Includes ideas for school supplies, lunches, transportation, and decorations for special events. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/osw/wycd/funfacts/school3.htm Topics: Education, Environment, Technology Last updated Sep 7, 2008 WoodWise
Resources on engaging in "economic action to end deforestation." A consumer guide features ideas for responsible use of forest products, such as reducing paper product consumption, finding sustainable wood products, and buying recycled wood items. Also includes information about a campaign to encourage magazines to use post-consumer recycled paper. From Co-op America. http://www.greenamericatoday.org/programs/woodwise/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants, Technology Last updated Sep 28, 2009 |
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