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Common Household Cleaners
Use caution when disposing of cleaning liquids.
Murphy explains how mercury inlight bulbscan be harmful when released into the environment.
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She explains that these do not biodegrade easily and often clog recycling machines.
Unused Electronics
Not sure what to do with that old computer ormicrowave?
“These safely recover valuable materials while preventing toxic waste buildup,” she says.
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“Composting food scraps helps recycle nutrients back into the soil and reduces landfill waste,” she says.
it’s possible for you to easily set up a compost heap in your own yard.
“Recycling these materials reduces waste, conserves resources, and saves energy,” she says.
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