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Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. (@RecycleAcrossAm) #factfriday

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The average state landfill capacity is 16 years in 1998. #tbt

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Recycled paperboard can be used in the shingles we put on our rooftops. #wasteatwork

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Any paper products that are contaminated by bodily fluids should be covered and placed in the trash. #trashittuesday

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Sharps must be placed in rigid plastic containers with a locking lid. #mindfulmonday

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Waste is expected to double in less than 15 years (@Worldwatch) #factfriday

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In 2000 BC Bronze scrap recovery systems were in place in Europe. #tbt

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Recycled magazines can be made into the next Sunday paper! #wasteatwork

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Garden hoses cannot be recycled, but there are many crafty ways to resuse them. Click here to learn more. #trashittuesday

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Home generated Sharps are NOT Regulated Medical Waste. #mindfulmonday

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Recycling significantly reduces the use of fossil fuel energy. #factfriday

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During WWII, aluminum foil was so vital to the defense effort during WWII that families were encouraged to save strips of foil. #tbt

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Plastic can help us stay warm! Recycled plastic is found in insulation for jackets & sleeping bags. #wasteatwork

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Recycle old iPhones by transforming them into an iPod Touch for your kids. Click https://t.co/1ufmjvrYQ2 to learn more. #trashittuesday

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Motorists should reduce speed when seeing collection vehicles with flashing lights. #mindfulmonday

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Recycling helps prevent waste from going into our oceans. #factfriday

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Who thought of making garbage trucks? Click https://t.co/hSvEkMKk4J to watch a video about the history of these vehicles. #tbt

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There's waste in our universe too! Scientists are trying to find ways to clean up the mess. https://t.co/bWXgy4Z2eO #wasteatwork

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Napkins or towels with food cannot be recycled. #trashittuesday

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Hazardous materials should NOT be mixed with your Regulated Medical Waste. #mindfulmonday