In 1970, over 20 million people from universities, schools and communities from around the US came together to celebrate the first official Earth Day. Today, over 192 countries participate in this special day to observe and raise awareness on how we can better serve our planet.
In the past few months in New York City, I have noticed more and more recycling cans being added to street corners around the city. Perhaps you too have noticed these new green & blue bins. These bins are part of NYC Department of Sanitation’s “Public Space Recycling” program, a way to increase recycling in our city.
Green Recycling Can: Paper & Cardboard
- newspapers, magazines, catalogs
- white & colored paper
- mail & envelopes
- paper bags
- wrapping paper
- soft-cover books, telephone books
- cardboard egg cartons/trays
- smooth cardboard
- paper cups
- corrugated cardboard boxes
Blue Recycling Can: Metal, Glass, Plastic & Cartons
- metal cans
- aluminum foil wrap & trays
- metals caps & lids
- household metal
- bulk metal
- glass bottles & jars
- plastic bottles, jugs & jars
- rigid plastic cups & lids
- rigid plastic food containers
- rigid plastic non-food containers
- rigid plastic packaging
- rigid plastic housewares
- bulk rigid plastics
- food & beverage cartons & drink boxes
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In an effort to contribute to this movement, Short-Term Stow has added 2 new bins inside our store:
By simply depositing items into the correct bins, we can all contribute to bettering the condition of our planet each day!
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