2015

About Me
Why Do We Recycle?

Hello, my name’s Mark Lindon. I have to admit that I wasn't always the “greenest” person. I was even known to take a risk and litter once in awhile. However, I started to study the effects of waste on our environment and energy, and I was appalled. I found myself reading and absorbing as much information as I could on the subject. Where I live, recycling isn't a requirement. This makes me mad; it should be a requirement everywhere! I sat my wife and three children down and talked about the importance of recycling. I explained that if we spread the word, we would make a difference in the world. My kids were particularly excited about this concept. Along with their friends, they started encouraging people to have separate bins for their recycle goods. I’m going to share more about this for you.

Collect Recyclable Materials To Raise Funds For A Rainy Day

14 December 2015
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Earn money by selling recycling materials that can be made into other products. Rent a dumpster from a recycling center and fill it with the materials that you would like to part with. The following ideas will help you increase the amount of recyclables that you collect so that you receive a large payout when they are collected. Use the money that you raise to treat yourself to a fancy dinner at a restaurant or an enjoyable shopping experience at one of your favorite stores. Read More …

Tips For Creating A Waste Management Plan For Your Business

19 September 2015
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As a business owner, you owe it to your community to create a viable waste management plan that places as much of your company's waste into the recycling stream as possible. Fortunately, more and more sanitation and disposal companies are offering programs to help you recycle easily, without any additional cost for your business and with only the minimum of employee training necessary to implement. The following tips can help you formulate your own personalized waste management plan. Read More …

How To Make Money From Scrap Metal

22 July 2015
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Do you have a truck or a trailer or something that you can use to haul large and heavy amounts of metal? If so, you can make a decent amount of money cleaning up scrap from other people. Be Scrappy Most of the metal you're going to find will be refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers. Those are common items. Don't be afraid to look for less common items that you might not consider scrap. Read More …

Keep Raccoon’s Away From Your Garbage With These Tips

22 May 2015
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It's disheartening to look out your window on garbage day and see the garbage cans, which you'd placed at the curb the night before, turned over and your trash strewn around your yard. Yep, the raccoon's paid a visit to your neighborhood last night. Picking up your household garbage and rebagging it costs you precious time in the morning, especially if you're already scrambling to get out the door. A more proactive approach is to take steps to reduce the likelihood of raccoon's finding your trash so appealing, which will mean no more inconveniences on garbage day. Read More …

4 Ways To Make A Little Extra Money For Your Next Extended Weekend Vacation

18 May 2015
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If you are planning a small vacation soon, you may not want to break the bank to have a little fun. Setting a budget aside for your trip can help you save. There may be some extra expenses or things that you want to do for your vacation, which if you can find ways to make a little extra money, you can have the money you need to have a more enjoyable trip. Read More …