Category Archives: quick link

Quick Link: Ocean Conservation

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jen | Leave a comment

Want to learn more about saving Earth’s oceans? Click here for nine ways you can do your part.

Quick Link: 7 uses for banana peels

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Jen | 2 Comments

Recycla just found this list of seven unusual uses for banana peels. Recycla isn’t sure which one surprises her most. Perhaps #4?

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Quick Link: 75 unusual things you can compost

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Jen | 1 Comment

Recycla just found this list of 75 things you can compost, but probably thought you couldn’t. Very interesting.

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Quick Link: One Man’s Trash…

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Jen | 1 Comment

The New York Times has a fascinating article on houses built out of salvaged items. Trust Recycla, this one is worth your time!

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Quick Link: Go green in the kitchen

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Jen | Leave a comment

Looking for some tips to be a greener Eco Chef? Check out this list of 10 tips to save energy in the kitchen.

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Quick Link: 10 unusual recyclables

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Jen | Leave a comment

Re-nest has an interesting article on 10 things you can recycle that you probably didn’t know about. Recycla knew about some things (foam packaging, phone books) but was surprised by others (potato chip bags???).

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Quick Link: What to do with bubble wrap?

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Jen | Leave a comment

For some reason, Recycla has accumulated a lot of bubble wrap — far more than she has any use for. Oh sure, she could give it to her kids and let them play the Loudest Game Ever, but luckily she has found this post on other uses for bubble wrap.

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Fast Fact: Recycle (duh)

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Jen | 1 Comment

Americans throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial fleet of airplanes every 3 months!

Recycle!

Fast Fact courtesy of the Global Footprint Network.

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Quick link: Reusing eggshells

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Jen | 2 Comments

Click here for an EGGcellent list of ideas to reuse your eggshells!

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Quick link: Public transporation helps with weight loss

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Jen | 1 Comment

Take a moment to read this interesting article on how an Atlanta man lost 70 pounds simply by switching from driving to work to taking the train. His financial savings are of note too.