Hopefully, everyone without recycling pickup is taking their cans, glass, paper, and plastics to the AEC Recycling Center Downtown. If you do, then you also know that the center only accepts #1 and #2 plastics. Well now you can start saving those #5 plastics also!
Whole Foods has a #5 plastics recycling drop-box. Just save them in a separate small container or bag and take it to Whole Foods the next time you go. It’s right inside the building if you come in the main entrance and head to the right. Happy recycling!
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There are some simple things you can do to save money and help the planet with man’s best friend. I have a Lab-mutt and a Greyhound and this is what we do to try to stay green around the house.
1. Compost Dog Hair – You spend all day sweeping it up, why let those nutrients go to waste? Compost it and use it in your garden.
2. Let the Dog Pre-rinse Your Dishes – Rather than wasting a lot of extra water to pre-rinse your dishes, scrape the big chunks off and let your dog do the rest. You can then stack them to wash later, or load them straight into the dishwasher.
3. Use Dog Food Bags as Trash Bags – Large bags of dogfood aren’t usually recyclable and they practically take up half your trash can to throw them away. Why not just use it as the trash bag itself? The big bags are the perfect size for tall kitchen trash cans and they are much stronger than plastic bags.
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Monday, March 2nd, the UAB Recycling Center opened. The hours for drop-off are every Monday from 6:30-8:30am and from 4-6pm. They accept paper, #1 & #2 plastic bottles, and aluminum cans.
Unfortunately, it is only open to UAB staff, faculty, and students, but everyone else can always drive to the drop-off center on 2nd Ave North.
Check out the brochure to see more details and what types of paper are acceptable.
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