ecycler, a New Way to Recycle - Latest Comments

Re: Private: Home Water Conditioning, the Next Generation – Part One

Tim G. — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:35:54 -0000

Oh, I'd also like to hear more about its effectiveness...

Re: Private: Home Water Conditioning, the Next Generation – Part One

Susan Vinci-Lucero — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:42:49 -0000

Hi there, can you tell me how you are liking this product - the poly salt free water conditioner? I am considering purchasing and would love to hear your feedback. We have a well, with what sounds like the same water conditions as you. We already have the same pentair filter, but need something to reduce scale in toilets, on faucets, etc. Is it working? How effective? Thanks for any insight!

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

Samantha Davis — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:31:47 -0000

It's not that American citizens don't care as a whole, because many of us do, it's that we lack the infrastructure and knowledge in less densely populated areas. For example, there are only a few limited programs in place for recycling in my area (none for batteries in particular). Part of this is, of course, because corporations and our governing bodies care more about profit than ethics. The closest eco-conscious grocery store from me is ~50 minutes, but I make due with reusable bags and avoiding plastic, etc. I care a lot, but I am often discouraged at the carelessness of my peers (especially after moving from a city that was very progressive when it came to green living compared to the rest of my state), but looking down on others does not encourage them to change their behaviors, nor does it encourage them to learn the importance being environmentally conscious. We have to instill this in each other, not "be disgusted" with one another.

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

Patrick Daniel — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 04:13:05 -0000

All of this mush about recycling make me sick. American don't recycle so don't talk like you really care. If you don't recycle the basic paper, plastic, glass, or aluminum, then don't talk about landfill toxic. I know ALL of you who posted comments had thrown a few things that I just mentioned into the trash. And all of you, the pretender, think green house effect destroying the ozone, couldn't careless about recycling. So please stop pretending that you care.

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

fiddlemuse — Sun, 28 May 2017 23:35:16 -0000

ROFL!

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

Tad — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 19:57:32 -0000

Shouldn't everyone be a treehugger? I mean, trees do keep us alive. I guess I'm a treehugger. Healthy forests and creeks are awesome! I think the vast majority of people throw their batteries in the trash because there is no good program, requirement or TRANSPARENCY in the US. I'm also a capitalist, but greed can't be allowed to win over common sense. We need some sort of transparency to force competition to make companies CHAMPION the right, healthy, life-supporting, environmentally sustainable (look it up) things!

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

neroden — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:38:57 -0000

The waste of zinc and manganese is sad. Those metals are expensive to extract through mining of rock. They should be recycled, even if it's expensive.

Re: Cash for Cans, A Chicago Perspective

Luke Yancey — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:07:38 -0000

You are right: it typically does pay off to recycle! With that being said, I was unaware that there are different places that will pay you more depending on whether you bring in a larger amount or not. I am going to check the different recycling agencies around me to see if there are options like this. Thanks!
http://www.mainstreetfibers...

Re: Ecycler and our Journey

BlueFinRentalsUAE — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 03:13:39 -0000

Motivating Story (y)

Re: Yes! You Can Recycle Styrofoam!

Debbie Mccormack — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:57:58 -0000

I feel frustrated and angry. If we can't get rid of it, then styrofoam should not be made or produced. It is not condusive to having a cleaner environment. It's a pollutant for our planet. Companies should stop making it and do the biodegradable only.

Re: Yes! You Can Recycle Styrofoam!

choffman — Tue, 17 May 2016 03:56:07 -0000

There is no place in the West Lafayette/Lafayette, Indiana area to recycle styrofoam. I know because I clicked on the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers link and did a search and it showed that they have no recycling places in this area. Wish there was something here because I hate having to throw away all of my styrofoam. I mean, it's not much but still.

Re: Yes! You Can Recycle Styrofoam!

Angus MacGyver — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:43:58 -0000

This sounds like a terrible idea. No one should do this.

Re: Social Media Decals Connect You with Customers

Tim G. — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:36:00 -0000

Definitely, Instagram decals here: http://socialmediadecals.co...

Re: Oklahoma Bottle Bill

Jennifer Kelley — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 09:48:06 -0000

lots of local tribal governments have recycle programs even your local trash pick up might do it if enough people sign up for a recycle program initiative.

Re: Yes! You Can Recycle Styrofoam!

ChaCubed - one of 65,844,614 — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:54:33 -0000

The Publix near my house has a recycling container for styrofoam, along with a container for recycling plastic bags.

Don't know if all Publix have them.

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

ecycler — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:26:36 -0000

I'd be happy to post an article that you write--an expert in the field.

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

ecycler — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:11:33 -0000

It's a balance of cost versus "being green". At the time this article was written, batteries had negative value--most people are NOT willing to pay someone to recycle.

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

jack bradbury — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:56:28 -0000

Will, this site has been inactive for several years, outside of the odd comment here and there. I initially was outraged by it, and now just chalk it up as more recycling disinformation.

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

Will Davis — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:50:21 -0000

Just because you don't NEED to recycle something, does not mean you shouldn't. "Oh, these batteries are safe in household waste!". So freaking what? You can still recycle them so they can be broken down and used to make something new. That's ten times better than sending them to landfill.

I find it bizarre a site called ecycler is actively discouraging people from recycling "just because they don't need to".

Re: Yes! You Can Recycle Styrofoam!

Parpar — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:23:41 -0000

What's the best way to recycle Styrofoam meat trays? (I plan to bring egg cartons to the Farmers' Market; some farmers accept them for reuse.) Packing peanuts aren't a problem; the meat trays are!

Re: Social Media Decals Connect You with Customers

Julie Myers — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:08:36 -0000

I think it would be really smart for my business to get some social media decals like this! We have been on Facebook and Twitter for years, but we don't have very many followers. I think it would be really good to get us some of these decals, because then our customers could be aware that we are online, and then could follow us. That way, we would probably have a much better response when we post deals or coupons online. Do you know if we could get an Instagram decal as well?

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

peterstaats — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:15:11 -0000

Good one! At least someone here is not a tree-hugger and has a sense of humor.

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

Jack Bradbury — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:18:19 -0000

Troll.

Re: Alkaline Batteries – Just Throw them in the Garbage!

housekeeping805 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:41:30 -0000

We throw all our batteries in the local creek

Re: Social Media Decals Connect You with Customers

Evanston Subaru — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 08:12:37 -0000

Our decals are still look great some 5 years after putting them up!