One of the main recycling trends that homeowners should be aware of in 2016 and the coming years is an increase in municipal composting programs. In 2012, 95% of sustenance waste was dumped in landfills. Many cities are deciding to tackle this issue by implementing compost programs that will allow residences and businesses to send their organic waste to a composting facility as opposed to a landfill. While composting programs may not be mandatory in your area yet, it is likely that they are becoming available.…
As summer break approaches, children are probably already making plans of things they want to do. Instead of giving them money or paying for activities, the approaching summer break is a great time to teach them responsibility and have them earn a little cash on their own. If your child lives in the state of Connecticut, then there are four different ways that they can earn money for the approaching summer months.…
If you’re getting rid of an old computer, you might not realize that you can make some money off of the scrap metal. Aluminum from the case and copper wires on the inside can be observed with a few quick glances, but there’s a lot more metal and other materials that could fetch a nice price from scrap-metal buyers if you’re willing to find it. You’ll also need to know about the high-value materials that may only be available in small amounts.…
