Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. Having trouble viewing this email? Read it online. Want to change your service? Update your subscription, or (sniff) . Feb 11, 2008 BANG FOR THE BITE Recycling is way less resource-intensive than producing new materials, especially with metal, so recycle everything you can. COCKTAIL FACTOID More than 60% of teen braces-wearers have matched outfits with the bands on their braces. LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . .The Eyeglasses Recycling TipThe Recycling 101 Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip?(5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 Can you recycle used braces? The Bite Ask your dentist (seriously, sometimes they can reuse the brackets). Keep reading for other metal items you probably thought you couldn't recycle, but can - metal-mouth or not. The Benefits Easier than remembering to put in your retainer. In many places, you can chuck your metal items in your curbside recycling bin. Less energy use. According to the EPA, 75% of trash can be recycled, but only 25% actually is, and metal recycling results in 74% less energy use. Less mine waste. Metal recycling creates 97% less mine waste than producing virgin metal. Personally Speaking On April Fool's day one year, Jenifer's mom put a layer of foil on her PB & J. Wanna Try? Earth911 - enter your zip and the item you wanna recycle to find local recyclers. Aerosol cans - most curbside programs will take them. Aluminum foil - most curbside programs will take them. Autos - donate them to nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity; it's tax-deductible. Caps and lids - most curbside programs will take them if you separate them from the container. Construction items (pipes, siding) - some curbside programs take them; if not, contact a building materials reuse organization. Household items (appliances such as refrigerators, curtain rods, lawn chairs, pots, pans, tools) - some curbside programs will take them, but in most areas you have to drop them off at a recycling plant. Paper clips - most curbside programs will take them if they are kept together (put them inside a small cardboard box you are recycling anyway). Staples - hard to recycle, but note that you don't typically need to take them out when recycling paper. Wire hangers - take them to your dry cleaner; some curbside recycling programs will take them. Sponsor UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES | PRINT THIS TIP CONTACT US | EDITORIAL POLICY | PRIVACY POLICY | DISCLAIMER | AFFILIATES © IDEAL BITE, INC. You are d as cyndikrall. If you would like to , go here. All above editorial suggestions are the result of testing and preference. No one can pay to be in a Daily Tip. Read more on our editorial policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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