Author: Amber
Lithium Battery Recycling 101 Guide
Lithium batteries have become commonplace in small electronics, solar power, e-bikes, cars, golf carts, and hundreds of other modern household gadgets. However, when these electronics reach the end of their life, lithium battery recycling can be challenging. If you’re wondering how to recycle lithium batteries, options for proper disposal will vary depending on…
Is Bubble Wrap Recyclable?
Is bubble wrap recyclable? Those little air-bubbles of plastic packaging we loved “popping” as a kid, and probably still do (it’s an instant stress reliever), have now been around for more than 60 years. In the age of online ordering, eco-friendly packaging is more important than ever, so let’s explore whether bubble wrap…
FlyVines Finds Creative Way to Recycle Fishing Line
If you spend a lot of time fishing, you may wonder how to recycle fishing line that you no longer need. I’m always on the lookout for ideas for sustainable fishing tackle, which is why I was stoked to find a unique use for an old fishing line! A confession: I lose sunglasses…
5 Easy Sustainable Swaps for Earth Day 2023
April 22 is Earth Day, and it’s more important than ever to focus on our goals for helping the planet. While it’s a great idea to join Earth Day clean-up efforts or volunteer at educational events, it’s also an excellent time to implement eco-friendly changes into your daily lifestyles and set your planet-friendly…
How Does a Composting Toilet Work? An Overview Guide.
If you’ve seen videos of composting toilets or even used one at a State or National Park, you know that they don’t require water to function, but might be wondering exactly how does a composting toilet work? In addition to conserving water, some composting toilets don’t require electricity (or can run off minimal amounts…
Games Workshop Begins Recycling Warhammer Sprues
Games Workshop, the legendary war miniature gaming company, announced its new Warhammer Recycling Programme that offers a method for recycling Warhammer Sprues! For those of you unfamiliar, Warhammer is a tabletop miniature war game that consists of plastic figurine pieces that war gamers assemble (after removing from plastic sprues). They then paint the…
Is Styrofoam Recyclable?
Styrofoam is everywhere: from take-out containers and coffee cups to egg cartons and packing peanuts, but is Styrofoam recyclable? Like many plastics, the answer isn’t cut and dry. Styrofoam (or recycling identifier #6) can be recycled, but it’s complicated. Beyond the challenges with recycling Styrofoam, it also has a host of other issues…
Does Sustainable Fishing Tackle Exist?
Have you wondered if there are options for more sustainable fishing tackle? During various clean-up efforts, I’ve pulled plenty of cans, bottles, and hurricane debris from the seafloor and patch reefs, but I’ve also found leftover fishing that can be detrimental to marine life. Braided lines are often used for crab traps and…
