Eco-friendly is seen everywhere today. Everything we do today can affect our environment as well as our health. By embracing a greener lifestyle we are improving our quality of life and helping our environment. Millennium Waste makes it easy for you to participate in the green experience with their recycling options. It is easy to become overwhelmed, but it is also easy to make a difference. With these 10 steps, you can be on the path to becoming green in no time!
If you would like to start recycling in your household, Millennium Waste can help. There are probably items around your house that you weren’t aware of that you can recycle. Recycling helps our environment in so many ways. It is important to leave our environment safe for future generations.
In today’s world, the concept of recycling is becoming increasingly more important. Millennium Waste offers commercial and residential recycling services, which makes it easier for you to help create a sustainable environment for future generations. We recycle glass, cardboard, paper, aluminum, and plastic – but why stop there? Learn how you can utilize disposed organic materials such as food scraps, leather, and dead plants to the max by turning them into rich, nutrient filled soil that can be used to fertilize your garden. The soil is produced through the hard work of microorganisms that break down the materials you choose to put in your compost. In order for these microorganisms to perform as you wish, you will have to provide them with water, oxygen and, of course, food. Composting is a fun, cheap, and efficient way of acquiring fertilizer for your garden, and it is a great opportunity to teach your children about the biological processes that occur in nature.
At Millennium Waste Inc. we strive to contribute to a healthy planet and sustainable living, and it all starts with you. You can do many things in your own home to lessen the impact you and your family have on the environment. Get inspired by our tips for eco-friendly kitchens, and remember: Millennium Waste is here to help you with your garbage and recycling needs!
Recycle Old Tires: Eco-friendly Recycling Project Ideas
It doesn’t matter if you take exceptional care of your car’s tires by rotating them, keeping them properly inflated and the front end properly aligned – tires eventually run out of life (i.e. treading). In order to keep yourself safe on the roads you need to change your tires when the tread-wear indicators on them tell you so or when you have an irreparable flat.
Did you know that the average American generates 4.5 lbs of trash every day? Only about 30% of recyclable items are actually recycled, so it is important to teach our kids how to take care of the world we live in and how to leave positive footprints on it. Here are some ways you can teach your kids to recycle and make recycling a fun activity for the entire family:
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
Silica Gel: Repurposing Silica Gel Packets for Everyday Use
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
Commercial Recycling - Green Businesses are Taking Over
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
Recycling Takeout Containers into Everyday Useful Items
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
Be Green when you Clean: A Guide to Homemade Cleaning Products
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
Garbage and Recycling Company offers Green Frugal Gardening Tips.
A visit to the market may be gloomier than usual these days with the hike in food cost. However, simply going back to the basics and using a gardening green thumb provides an abundance of nutritious food on the dinner table. A bountiful garden not only saves on food cost, it is also a therapeutic opportunity to provide peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
Littering Facts and Information - Don't be a litterbug!
Littering causes a variety of issues beginning with the environmental impact leading towards the interference of a community’s good health and quality of lifestyle. It is crucial to keep our communities clean not only for ourselves, but for future generations as well.
27% of the US municipal solid waste is made up of yard trimmings and food residuals. That is a lot of waste which could be used in good measures. Creating a useful product from organic waste offers benefits of resource efficiency. Adding compost to your garden or container plants will infuse the soil with nutrients and help your plants grow stronger and healthier. Compost is essentially organic matter and may be purchased or created at home. Allow your green thumb to follow some simple composting instructions and benefit from the results.
Electronic Waste Recycling is Crucial for Future Generations.
The electronics industry is continuously making progress to the latest gadgets while consumers consistently try to keep up. Cell phones, tablets, video games, computers, and Smartphones evolve almost on a monthly basis. As consumers, we try to keep up. Finding the newest and best gadget and retiring the already outdated electronic devices we seemed to purchase all too recently.
Recycling is an exceptional approach to becoming greener and environmentally friendly; however, there is so much more that can be reused or recycled. Old cell phones, shoes, office supplies or grocery bags are all items that offer an extended life. Communities can provide these items with a second life as well as becoming a valuable part of the eco-friendly movement.
Millennium Waste Incorporated is committed to the growth and well being of the Quad Cities area. That’s why it’s so important to us to contribute to community events and activities. As proud members of the cities we serve, we are dedicated to youth involvement and keeping Betterndorf, Davenport, East Moline, Moline, Rock Island and all of our communities clean.
