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Styrofoam
A
word about styrofoam: it is not your friend. It is NO ONE's friend.
There is currently no way to recycle styrofoam, and the styrofoam that
exists now will be around much longer than anyone of us will.
If you do happen to have some styrofoam in peanut form you can donate
it to a Mail Boxes Etc. or similar operation for reuse. You can either
contact a local business near you and ask them if they will accept such
a donation, or call the Plastic Loose-Fill Peanuts Hotline at
1-800-828-2214. The line automatically recites options close to you
based on your phone number. You can also visit their Web site.
Styrofoam in blocks and other forms is non-recyclable and unwanted by everyone.
I strongly urge you to avoid purchasing and using styrofoam. Crumpled
up newspaper works well for packing and is easy to recycle and reuse.
If you do need something more styrofoam-like, there are substitutes
made out of corn starch that are more earth-friendly.
Reduce, reuse, recycle. Remember, those are in order of importance!
Some additional options for peanuts are below. Check for your area, and don't forget to call first!
University of Washington
San Luis Obispo, CA
Salem, Oregon
Golden, Colorado
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What can you do right now to help the environment? Drop a line to save some of nature's BioGems.
It happens to us all: you've got
stuff you
don't
want anymore, don't need anymore, or never liked to begin with. Whether
you're motivated by a natural sense
of thrift, an environmental conscience, a desire to help others -- or
all three -- here are some suggestions as to what to do with many of
your unwanted items.
Hope they help!
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