Recycleable Substance

Recycling, one of the three Rs of environmentalism, is a way to convert discarded items into new goods. Not everything can be recycled (yet), but you should be able to find recycling facilities for these main categories of household waste: METALS Metal food and drink cans made from aluminum or steel are recyclable, and aluminum cans in particular are very valuable. You can even recycle used aluminum foil; just be sure cans and foil are clean. ORGANICS Some recyclers include organic materials, such as yard and kitchen waste, in their regular services. PAPER Nearly every paper item is recyclable, though you should check with your local recycling service provider before you bring in your milk and juice cartons. These cartons are made of cardboard sandwiched between very thin layers of plastic , so not all the material is recyclable and not all centers accept them. If you have a garden, you can recycle your own paper in your compost pile. PLASTICS Each plastic