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If I Subscribe to a Magazine Can I Still be Eco-Friendly?
Yes, you can still enjoy your magazine. Going green is not about going without, it's about doing the right thing with what you have.
If you look forward to the latest issue arriving in your mailbox, enjoy it thoroughly. When you're finished with it, head to one of the tips here instead of heading to the trash can!
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Share the Wealth
Magazines can contain a wealth of information,and there are many people and places that will welcome them.
Give Your Magazines to ...
- A Medical Clinic or Hospital -- time does not fly when you are waiting in a medical environment, and a good article or two could make a good deal of difference in the attitude of those waiting
- A Retirement Center -- it is unlikely that current periodicals are a high priority at most retirement centers, yet they could be enjoyed by not only residents, but also visitors who often spend long hours with their family members
- A Local Library -- it is great to support community resources, and libraries can certainly use magazines that are in good condition
- Elementary Schools -- if your magazines are not in good condition (several torn pages), school classes may still benefit from them for art projects
Organize A Magazine Exchange ...
Talk to your co-workers,neighbors,or family and see if a few of you are interested in subcribing to different magazines and routinely exchanging. You'll save money as an added benefit!
Can Magazines Be Recycled ?
Yes!
Magazines can be recycled in the vast majority of communities in the U.S. In fact, you may be seeing this Please Recycle logo on some of your favorite magazines. Is It Complicated to Recycle Magazines?
It takes a bit of extra care to recycle magazines. Sometimes they include CDs, samples, or other non-paper inserts that have to be removed first. Other than that, the ease of recycling them depends on your community program.
Find Out About Your Community Program ...
- Earth 911
- You can type in zipcode at the top of this page to locate details about your community recycling resources.
What Are the Benefits of Recycling Magazines?
Increasing magazine recycling will reduce the amount of new fiber that must be obtained from wood, meaning that fewer trees will need to be harvested to produce a given quantity of paper or board product.
Community Recycling Programs
- Abitibi Paper Retriever® Community Recycling Program
- Bright green and yellow containers - called Abitibi Paper Retrievers® - are placed in highly visible, convenient areas where residents can drop off their magazines and other paper items. This can be used as a fundraiser for schools, organizations, etc.
A Way to Easily Reduce Your Catalogs
- Catalog Choice
- Catalog Choice is a free service that allows you to decide what gets in your mailbox. Use it to reduce your mailbox clutter, while helping save natural resources.
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