Simple Ways to Recycle

Many people complain that no matter how much they try to recycle, they will never actually make a difference.  This is not the case, however, as every contribution will help that much more. The following list of simple ways to recycle and help save the planet was shown on the NSF Consumer Information website:

Reuse products. If you do not have a recycling program in your community or if the material or product is not currently recyclable, try to find another use for the product rather than throwing it away.

Compost organic material. Composting yard trimmings, food scraps, and other organic wastes can dramatically reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfills. To learn more about how to set up your own composting bin, the EPA has developed an online "Composting Is Easy" guide, which consumers can access via the EPA website.

Use your own re-usable bags to carry home groceries and other purchases.

Sell or donate products you can no longer use, such as clothing and furniture.

Recycle, recycle, recycle!!! Take advantage of your community's recycling program, if one is available. If your community does not have such a program, volunteer to start one.

Strive to support recycling efforts by using products made from recycled material whenever possible.

Use rechargeable batteries. Using rechargeable batteries not only helps to reduce waste, but it also helps keep the toxic metals found in some batteries out of landfills.

Donate old or unwanted electronics such as computers and TVs. Many electronics contain materials that are considered toxic and should not be disposed of in a landfill. If your community doesn't have a recycling program or center for used electronics, contact the manufacturer of the product (or the manufacturer of the new one you just purchased or plan to purchase) to see if they have a recycling program for obsolete units.

C'mon Coach

"An 11-year-old Nebraska girl was kicked off her cheerleading squad after complaining to her coach that she didn't want to "shake her booty," the girl's mother told FOXNews.com Wednesday." - Fox Sports

Wow.

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/11-year-old-Nebraska-cheerleader-kicked-off-squad-for-not-shaking-booty-102010

Worlds Longest Cat.

Stewie, Robin Hendrickson's Maine Coon cat, was found to be the longest cat in the world stretching out to measure 48-1/2-inches. I am more concerned with what the cat's diet and living environment rather than its actual length.



http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39752347