Toys can be a problem, particularly plastic toys. Children are vulnerable, and we parents obviously want to give them the best life possible. But when you find out about the plastic toy situation, you will be shocked. Luckily, there are…
The Best Eco-Friendly Toy Brands for Safe and Sustainable Playtime
Is It Possible to Recycle Nerf Guns?
Ready for some bad news? If your Nerf guns are not in working condition, they will probably end up in a landfill, instead of getting recycled. The ones that do work may get resold in secondhand stores such as Goodwill…
Why Do Older Appliances Last Longer?
Our grandparents’ appliances were so sturdy and seemingly indestructible. Ours? Not so much. What happened? Appliances seem so delicate now. Why do older appliances last longer? Newer appliances seem to break more quickly and easily than the sturdy alliances made…
Why Can’t Wine Bottles Be Recycled?
Wine bottles are made from glass. As such, they should be recyclable, right? The thing is, some state’s recycling programs don’t accept them. Why is that? Can wine bottles be recycled? Wine bottles can be recycled, but due to difficulties…
How Do You Dispose of Perfume Bottles? (and Other Pertinent Questions!)
Perfume bottles can be difficult to recycle, since they come in varying shapes and with different materials such as glass, plastic, etc. How do you dispose of perfume bottles then? This post has some answers for this and other perfume-bottle…