According to the EPA, Americans throw away 1.6 billion disposable pens every year. (1) That’s a lot of wasted plastic! If you’ve got used pens – or other writing instruments – laying around the house, don’t just throw them away. We’ve got some ideas for ways that you can recycle (or perhaps even upcycle) them: … Continue reading Write On! Wednesdays: Recycling Old Writing Instruments
“Recyclable” – what it really means
We are all concerned about our carbon footprint, recycling our newspapers and plastic bottles and in general attempting to reduce waste in our personal lives, but what does "recyclable" mean when selling promotional products? The term "recyclable" is fairly specific - the ENTIRE product must be recyclable, not just part. Recycling centers would not routinely … Continue reading “Recyclable” – what it really means