Whites House Team

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Our Listings
  • Buyer/Seller Info
    • First Time Home Buyer Tips
    • First Time Home Seller Tips
  • CIPS
  • Contact Us

Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle

July 27, 2017 by Linda White

Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can RecycleIt has never been more popular to live a “green” lifestyle and develop sustainable living practices that will help out the planet. While you may be used to recycling cardboard boxes and giving away your old hand-me-down clothes, there are probably a few household items you didn’t even know you could recycle! If you’re wondering what to do with some of your old, used items, here are a few things that may be ready for re-use.

Re-constituting Your Lenses

It’s common to think your eyeglass prescription only works for you, but an easy way to re-use old eyeglasses is to take them to your local optician or optometrist’s office so that they can make use of them. Not only will someone in need be able to use the frames that you’ve provided, your lenses may be donated to another person with a similar prescription who will truly appreciate the gesture.

Old Phones & Electronics

It can be tempting to throw out an old phone with a shattered screen or an aging laptop that no longer turns on properly. However, with technology being obsolete almost as soon as it hits the market, it’s more important than ever to recycle these items. Old technology like iPods, iPhones, cell phones, chargers and digital cameras can be taken to your local electronics or “big box” store and recycled as part of their e-waste program. Before discarding any electronics that still work, you may want to look into other local places that refurbish these goods to donate them to less-fortunate families.

Improving Your Oil Change

While there are many renewable solutions on the market, oil is still one of the most common resources used in cars, trucks, motorcycles and other forms of transportation. Fortunately, while an oil change may be necessary maintenance on your car now and then, you can be more environmentally friendly by going to an auto repair shop that recycles and re-refines your oil. Before you make a trip to your old auto body, take a look at motor oil recycling locations on Earth911 for some options in your area.

It’s easy enough to compost food and throw your cardboard boxes in the bin, but there are many common waste items that can actually be re-used in your local community. If you’re looking for ways to go greener as you plan a move to a new home, contact your trusted real estate professional for more information.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around the Home, Homeowner Tips

Linda White - Knapp Realty

Linda White

Call (702) 301-0648
NV - BS.0143690

Robert J White

NV - S.0056824

Knapp Realty
Search for Homes →

Questions about Short Sales?

What's my home worth?

Property Search

Let’s Keep In Touch!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Connect with Us!

Hablamos Español!


日本語でどうぞ!

Categories

Equal Housing Opp

Looking For Something?

Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Our Location

Linda & Robert White
Whites House Team at Knapp Realty


39 E Basic Rd.
Henderson, NV 89015


Direct (702) 301-0647 Cell (702) 301-0648 Fax 855-975-3237

Copyright © 2023 · Powered by MySMARTblog