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Cartons Are In!

Rethink Recycling — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:37:29 -0500

Cartons are now found in recycling bins throughout the Twin Cities metro area!

Recycling Tips for Summer Trips

Rethink Recycling — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:14:59 -0500

With the end of the school just around the corner, many of us are planning a summer vacation. Traveling or staying in new locations can challenge our typical recycling habits.

Recycle More, Benefit More

Rethink Recycling — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:23:16 -0500

The Twin Cities area is a national leader in recycling. And, still, recycling rates have flattened since the 1990s. The region is committed to recycling 47-51 percent of our garbage by 2020.

Train Your Staff

Rethink Recycling — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:16:45 -0500

This week, meteorologist Laura Betker visited with a number of KARE 11 employees who describ

Make Your Landscape Eco-Friendly

Rethink Recycling — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:45:49 -0500

In week 9 of KARE 11's Great Green Challenge, Meteorologist Laura Betker discussed how to make your landscape eco-friendly.

Waste Reduction & Recycling Grants Available for Community Organizations and Schools

Rethink Recycling — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:27:22 -0600

The Community POWER Grant Program funds waste reduction projects to community groups such as neighborhood organizations, schools, churches, senior citizen groups, youth o

Join the Recycling Revolution at your Business

Rethink Recycling — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:26:01 -0500

One of the easiest ways businesses can be eco-friendly is often overlooked: recycling. And the good news is that business recycling just got easier.

Recycle Your Company’s CD’s, Floppy Disks, and Video Cassettes

Rethink Recycling — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:25:41 -0500

Storage technologies such as CDs, DVDs, videotapes and floppy disks are being replaced by newer options, but they are increasingly easy to recycle. Businesses can collect

Recycle Your Appliances

Rethink Recycling — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:10:34 -0500

Did you know that discarded appliances are second only to automobiles as a top source of recycled metals?

Make Your Business’s Trash Your Local School’s Treasure

Rethink Recycling — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:47:19 -0500

As teachers prepare their classrooms and parents go shopping for school supplies, your business could help get your area educational organizations ready for the new school

Educational Resources Available

Rethink Recycling — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:33:22 -0500

As the summer comes to an end, many of us are focused on back-to-school efforts. Whether you’re a parent, student, teacher, or community leader, Rethink Recycling has tools for you to educate

Recycling at Your Business Events and Meetings

Rethink Recycling — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:50:25 -0500

Focusing on recycling at your organization's events and meetings protects the environment, presents a positive image to event attendees, and will likely save you money.

Summer Fun Recycling

Rethink Recycling — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:41:20 -0500

While many of us have set up great recycling stations in our homes, summer travels and events may have us wondering how to keep our recycling out of the trash bins elsewher

Choosing a Business Recycling Option

Rethink Recycling — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:24:57 -0500

Every business recycling program has two options for getting recyclables to a market: self-hauling or using a service provider.

Smart Home Remodeling

Rethink Recycling — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:47:01 -0500

Remodeling your home can be a busy time. It's also a time when your decisions about everyday items can have a big impact on the environment.