Reduce,  Reuse  &  Recycle  Resources  By  Sane  Spaces  

Copyright  2010.  Cena  Block,  Owner  of  Sane  Spaces  Organizing  &  Productivity  Consulting.  Sane  Spaces  is  a  professional  services  firm  that  offers  residential  and  business  organizing,    

training,  and  coaching  to  individuals,  groups  and  organizations.  

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The green movement has affected every business. There are thousands of recycling and repurposing programs available both nationally and in your local area. Since the industry is constantly changing, your best bet is to search online for whatever you wish to recycle or reuse and see current trends.

REDUCE  

Reduce  calls  from  telemarketers         https://www.donotcall.gov/  

Avoid  pre-­‐approved  credit  offers         https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t    

Reduce  junk  mail  and  calls  by  over  70%     http://privatecitizen.com/  

Get  OFF  mailing  lists  for  unwanted  catalogs   http://www.catalogchoice.org/      

Opt-­‐out  of  receiving  phone  books.       http://www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org/    

Site  lists  ways  to  stay  organized   http://mashable.com/2007/10/26/100-­‐ways-­‐to-­‐organize-­‐life/    

Site  lists  ways  to  consume  less       http://www.simpleliving.net/  

Local  Shredding           www.gothamshredbind.com/  

RE-­‐USE  

Consignment  Stores/eBay/Craig’s  List  Selling items on consignment or on e-Bay or Craigʼs list may be lucrative for high-end items.  

Donations   Linens & Pet Products - Pike County Humane Society- 189 Lee Road in Shohola, off of

Twin Lakes Road. Must call first - 570.296.7654

Books - Check With Local Libraries, Public School Libraries, Senior Centers. Also check out www.paperbackswap.com for an opportunity to share used books with other readers for the cost of shipping only.

Children's Toys & Books - Local Daycares, Churches, Consignment Shops: Search "Consignment Shop Pike County, PA

Clothes & Used Items - Phone to arrange for household pickups: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (728-7825) or visit: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org Salvation Army Drop Boxes Located around the community: Recycling Centers and Local Supermarkets have drop boxes. Please

Reduce,  Reuse  &  Recycle  Resources  By  Sane  Spaces  

Copyright  2010.  Cena  Block,  Owner  of  Sane  Spaces  Organizing  &  Productivity  Consulting.  Sane  Spaces  is  a  professional  services  firm  that  offers  residential  and  business  organizing,    

training,  and  coaching  to  individuals,  groups  and  organizations.  

To  Find  Cena  Block  at  Sane  Spaces  visit  www.sanespaces.com  or  call  570-­‐351-­‐7146!   |  P a g e 2  

bag and tie donated items prior to placing in boxes.

Eyeglasses - Local Lions Club and Wal-Mart drop boxes.

Pike PA Help.org - http://www.pikepahelp.org/

Sneakers http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/ Worn out sneaks ground up and repurposed into sporting surface materials

RE-­‐CYCLE  

Electronics – Recycle old electronics At Best Buy®. www.BestBuy.com or try www.yourenew, or www.gazelle.com, who may pay cash for more recent electronics.

Pike County, PA Free Cycle – One person’s trash is another’s treasure - Freecycle allows you to list gently used items you no longer want for others & search them by region. –avoiding shipping fees. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PikeCountyPAFreecycle/

Printer & Toner Cartridges - Check with local public schools - often PTA Organizations collect them as fundraisers. Also – Local office retail centers such as Office Depot & Staples have cash back programs and offer $2/cartridge, and up to 10/month.

Hauling – Affordable Dumpster Rentals serve the Upper DE Valley Region of PA, NJ & NY http://www.affordabledumpsterrentals.com/ and search to recycle up to 70% of what you toss. JR’s Carting – (845) 679-7268 (NY) or (570)296-1795 (PA) - one of the few hauling companies that will provide full service hauling and they take mixed loads.

Outdated Pharmaceuticals – Be sure you protect children and pets from potentially negative effects DO NOT FLUSH unused medications and DO NOT POUR them down a sink or drain. Pour medication into a sealable plastic bag. If medication is a solid (pill, liquid capsule, etc.), crush it or add water to dissolve it. Add kitty litter, sawdust, coffee grounds (or any material that mixes with the medication and makes it less appealing for pets and children to eat) to the plastic bag. Seal the plastic bag and put it in the trash. Check for Approved State and Local Collection Programs. In certain states, you may be able to take your unused medications to your community pharmacy or other location for disposal. Consult your pharmacist with any questions.

Help others! Think green!