Technologies
Earth Day: Do You Know If These Items Can Be Recycled or Not?
How many can you get right?
Earth Day was started in 1970 to make people aware of damages to the environment. Since then, companies like Apple have introduced plans to reduce or eliminate their carbon footprint, and some companies, like Microsoft, have introduced product settings to use more renewable energy when it’s available.
There are many ways you can help the environment, too, and one of those ways is by recycling certain items. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, recycling can help conserve natural resources and energy, and the practice can generate over $37 billion in wages. But do you know what items you can and can’t recycle?
Test your recycling knowledge with this list of common household items and whether or not they can be recycled.
Note: Recyclable items may vary by location, so check with your local recycling center or government agency.
Pizza boxes?
Yes, even if the boxes have grease in them, they can be recycled, according to the EPA. However, you have to get rid of any food scraps, including uneaten crusts, and you have to flatten the boxes.
Hardcover books?
No, hardcover books can’t be recycled. The covers are usually made of different materials, including plastic and leather, which aren’t recyclable. The glue that binds the books together can be hard to separate from the pages as well. Besides, why recycle a book when you can donate it to a school, library or a nonprofit organization? Donating books can help people increase their vocabulary and improve their communications skills. Plus, it’s a guilt-free way of making more room on your bookshelves.
Paperback books?
Yes, you can recycle paperback books, even if they’re beyond repair. Like hardcover books, though, maybe consider donating the books if you want to get rid of them.
Batteries?
Yes. According to the EPA, lead-acid batteries are one of the most recycled items. This includes car batteries, too. However, batteries require special handling, so they need to be recycled at separate locations and can’t be recycled in your home recycling bin. This tool can help you find a location to recycle your batteries.
Receipts?
No, you can’t recycle receipts. Most receipts are coated with Bisphenol A, a plastic compound more commonly known as BPA. This compound makes the receipts unrecyclable, and it could be bad for your health, according to the Mayo Clinic. The best way to dispose of receipts is in the trash, but you might want to shred the receipt before throwing it away for financial security.
Stickers?
Stickers can be fun, but unfortunately you can’t recycle them. The glue that holds stickers in place can gunk up recycling machinery, and some stickers, like vinyl stickers, can be harmful to the environment.
Carpet?
Yes, carpet can be recycled. Nearly all kinds of carpet can be broken down and used to make new products, and the complex fibers of carpet make it nearly impossible to break down in landfills. However, the infrastructure required to recycle carpet isn’t widely available, and you can’t put carpet in your home recycle bin. The nonprofit Carpet America Recovery Effort is one group working to put the necessary infrastructure in place to recycle carpet everywhere. For now, use this tool to find a location that will recycle your carpet.
Motor oil?
Yes. Many garages and auto shops recycle your old oil when you take your car in for an oil change. If you perform your own oil change, usually these same shops will accept oil for recycling. Like batteries, motor oil should not be put in a household recycle bin. The used material from one oil change is enough to contaminate one million gallons of fresh water, according to the EPA. Use this tool to find a location that will recycle your used motor oil.
Compostable plastics?
No, even though they’re made from renewable materials, like corn, cellulose and soy protein, compostable plastics can’t be recycled. «Compostable plastics aren’t meant to be recycled and can contaminate and disrupt the recycling stream if mixed with non-compostable plastics,» according to the EPA.
Wrapping paper?
Trick question — yes and no. Shiny and laminated wrapping paper can’t be recycled, but there is recyclable wrapping paper available. The EPA says a good wrapping paper alternative that is recyclable is newspaper. Plus, using newspaper as wrapping paper gives the gift recipient something to read while they wait to open their gift.
Bonus round: Aluminum cans?
Yes, empty aluminum cans can be recycled, but the cans can’t be crushed. The EPA says crushed cans are harder to detect when being sorted within recycling facilities. All those shows and movies showing people crushing cans to take to the recycling center lied to us.
For more, here’s how to recycle old tech and gadgets for free, how to use Best Buy’s recycle-by-mail program and how plastics recycling misses the point.
Technologies
Verum Coin Expands Its Reach on DEX: A New Milestone in Trading and Liquidity
Verum Coin Expands Its Reach on DEX: A New Milestone in Trading and Liquidity
Verum Coin (VERUM) continues to make significant strides, reaching a new level with impressive achievements in liquidity and trading volume. In the past 24 hours, the coin reached a new milestone, becoming a notable player on decentralized exchanges (DEX). The 24-hour trading volume hit an impressive $2.77 million, with liquidity standing at $16.4 million.
This success is a crucial step for Verum Coin, demonstrating growing interest in the project and strengthening its position in the cryptocurrency market. The increase in liquidity and trading volume not only opens up new opportunities for traders and investors but also improves the coin’s accessibility to a wider audience, contributing to its growing popularity in international markets.
The significance of this achievement lies not only in the numbers but also in the confidence it instills in the project and its users, regardless of external factors. High liquidity ensures stability, reduces risks, and allows traders and investors to execute transactions with minimal price fluctuations.
The stability and increasing liquidity of Verum Coin also highlight its resilience in the rapidly changing cryptocurrency market. These indicators confirm the trust of the community and interest from major players.
The project continues to evolve, expanding its opportunities and attracting new investments. With growing liquidity and trading volumes, Verum Coin is set to occupy an even more prominent position on decentralized platforms, attracting new users and ensuring steady growth.
Stay updated and continue to follow the progress of Verum Coin as it moves towards new achievements.
Verum Coin (VERUM) is proud to announce its integration with Zerion Wallet, a leading platform for managing digital assets. This partnership enhances accessibility for Verum Coin holders, offering advanced tools for secure and efficient crypto management.
Zerion Wallet stands out for its intuitive design, robust security features, and seamless transaction capabilities, making it a top choice for crypto enthusiasts worldwide. Verum Coin holders can now leverage Zerion Wallet’s innovative platform to store, track, and manage their assets with ease.
This milestone highlights Verum Coin’s commitment to expanding its ecosystem and providing its community with reliable, user-friendly solutions for digital asset management.
Verum Coin is a cutting-edge cryptocurrency designed to offer secure and efficient tools for managing digital assets, empowering users in the evolving blockchain landscape.
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Verum Coin Expands Accessibility with SafePal and HyperPay Wallets
Verum Coin Expands Accessibility with SafePal and HyperPay Wallets
Verum Coin (VERUM) continues to grow its ecosystem by integrating with two leading cryptocurrency wallets: SafePal and HyperPay Wallet. This development enhances the coin’s accessibility, providing users with secure and efficient ways to store and manage their assets.
SafePal Wallet offers advanced security features, including hardware wallet options, ensuring the utmost protection for Verum Coin holders. Its seamless interface and global accessibility make it a trusted choice for crypto enthusiasts.
HyperPay Wallet combines convenience and innovation, enabling users to manage their digital assets effortlessly. With multi-currency support and rapid transaction capabilities, HyperPay Wallet is ideal for both novice and experienced traders.
These integrations reflect Verum Coin’s commitment to delivering flexible and secure solutions, empowering its community with top-tier tools for digital asset management.
Verum Coin is a forward-thinking cryptocurrency designed to provide innovative, secure, and user-friendly tools for managing digital assets in a dynamic blockchain landscape.
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