Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Jump to subpage Wondering how to properly get rid of something? Unsure if it is recyclable? Try out the RecycleTO app below to find out how to properly dispose of hundreds of types of items. Breaking up your corks and adding the pieces to the soil of your potted plants will reduce the rate of water evaporation during hot summer days.
Some States Pay for Wine Products Recycling Recycling 15 wine bottles save enough energy to power an air conditioner for an hour or a laptop for more than a day. The bigger the recycling container — the smaller the monthly fee. California is one of 11 states with container deposit laws that allow residents to redeem bottles for money. Californians get a 10 cent refund for bottles above or equal to 24 ounces. The statute covers containers for wine, beer, malt, and distilled spirits coolers.
Hawaii: Hawaii will pay a 5 cent refund for any wine, beer, malt, or mixed spirit containers, as well as those that are non-alcoholic, excluding milk. Iowa: The state will pay 5 cents for containers of wine, liquor, beer, carbonated soft drinks, and mineral water. It will also take any sealed bottle composed of glass, metal or plastic. Louisiana: Corporations are eligible for a tax credit of Michigan: Michigan pays 10 cents for wine coolers, beer containers, canned cocktails, and soft drinks.
They have to be airtight, under one gallon, and made of glass, metal, paper, or plastic. Mississippi: The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is taking grant proposals from possible cooperative recycling systems or the expansion of existing ones. Massachusetts: the state accepts beer, malt, soft drinks, and mineral water containers that have to be sealable.
Each is worth 5 cents. Maine: Maine is very generous with its refunds! People who recycle wine or liquor containers get 15 cents while all others are worth 5 cents. New Jersey: Recycling is mandatory in New Jersey. The specific terms are that items must be recycled are determined by each county.
At a minimum people and businesses with fewer than 50 employees can recycle electronics for free at collection sites. New Mexico: Some places in New Mexico have begun the multi-stream pick up of glass containers you must drop it off at certain locations. You can also call for large pick up of items like refrigerators, and electronics. According to none other than do-it-yourself expert — Martha Stewart, here are some of the top ideas: Use it as a vase for flowers!
Use dishwasher-safe enamel paint sold at most craft stores to transform the color of the wine bottles. Wash out the bottle inside and out with soapy water, let dry. Swirl to coat fully then pour out excess.
Stand the bottle upright and dry for one hour. Pour in enough enamel to coat the inside. Dry the bottle upside down for 48 hours, periodically wiping excess from the rim with a damp cloth during the first hour.
Terrariums: The popularity of succulents has risen tremendously in recent years. Place some cactus soil into the bottle. Next place the plants in using chopsticks one at a time. Keep plants indoors and out of direct sunlight.
They only need a drop or two of water every two weeks. Display photographs: Wrap decals around your bottles. Who needs mason jars when you can keep your store cupboard essentials in a wine bottle. For the more adventurous DIY-er, try your hand at creating a low-slung coffee table, topped off with some floral foliage.
Finally, you could use your empties to build a house. Yes, a house. Around 12, bottles were needed to build the square meter house, which took three years to complete. While not a job for the casual DIY-er, the feat should be applauded as a masterclass in upcycling. It looks like you're in Asia, would you like to be redirected to the Drinks Business Asia edition? Yes, take me to the Asia edition No. Dump or rinse out any leftover food or drink before recycling empty glass containers.
Sticky food or liquid residue can contaminate other recyclables. Glass is one of the most recyclable items on the planet.
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