Posted by Teri
Happy Earth Day Eve everyone! 
I was reading my Whole Living magazine this morning (in the hot tub!) and came across a bit in recycling that caught my eye. With San Juan County looking to privatize our Solid Waste collection and the future of our community recycling program uncertain, we all need to take responsibility in making sure our recyclables don’t become trash. Here’s a handy chart to find out where to take your recyclables and what products they actually become:
| Material | Where it Should Go | What it Becomes |
| #5 Polypropylene Plastic | Check www.preserveproducts.com | Toothbrushes, razors, tableware, cutting boards |
| #4 Low Density Plastic Bag | check www.recycle.org | Bike racks, eco-friendly lumber, reusable shopping bags |
| #3 Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic PVC | check www.earth911.com | Vinyl flooring, siding and piping |
| CDs, DVD’s and their cases | Check www.cdrecyclingcenter.org | Office equipment, streetlights and auto parts |
| Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs | IKEA, Home Depot and Local Hardware Stores | New fluorescent light bulbs |
| Printer Cartridges | Printer Manufacture’s mail back, Office Depot | New printer cartridges |
