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Recycle It! It's pretty easy to find a way to recycle glass, aluminum and plastic. But what about all the other junk you've got around the house? For starters, don't think of it as junk - but don't hesitate to pass it on, either. Handy Guide: The "World's Shortest Comprehensive Recycling Guide" is just that. It lets you know that the Lions Club wants your used spectacles, and that schools and churches will take your old computer when you upgrade. Local Stuff: Enter your zip code on this site and then follow the links to recycling info as detailed as where to take glass, yard scraps or waste oil in your town, along with tips on how to conserve water and energy. True: there's some greenscamming in the sponsorship here, but the site offers useful local information. Junk Mail: Here's a great guide to stopping unwanted junk mail. Traveling Tips: Jane Bogner, a columnist for the Sierra Club's Redwood Chapter newsletter in California, offers tips for recycling when you're on the road. Party Planner: And here's Bogner's Green Party Planner - that's party as in "par-tay," not politics. For instance, throw wine corks in with your yard waste to be recycled. (She helped throw a party for 65 people that generated only 8 ounces of non-recyclable waste - mainly plastic food wrappers.) Buy/Sell/Trade: The Recyclers Exchange lists sources around the world that want to buy/sell/trade things like wooden pallets, 55-gallon drums, and organic manure. Cards for Kids: St. Jude's Ranch for Children, which helps abused, abandoned and neglected children of all races and faiths, collects the picture part of greeting cards. The children make them into new cards and sell them. Find out where to send your cards or buy some the kids have made. Bag Tag: Check this site if you freeze up when the clerk asks, "Paper or plastic?" Retiring Tires: Roughly 70 percent of U.S. auto tires are recycled. Unfortunately, the most popular use for these tires is as fuel in coal- and wood-burning plants such as cement kilns -- which further contributes to air pollution. What's a car owner to do? Planet-Friendly Presents: It's easy to be green when giving holiday gifts: offer babysitting services, a car wash, or deliver a homemade dinner. Check this site for more creative ideas. Rescue Phones: Donate your wireless phone to the Wireless Foundation and you'll help fight domestic violence by putting a valuable tool in the hands of victims in trouble. Extra Electronics: Here's a handy list of electronic equipment recyclers, organized by state. Back to Recycling Photos courtesy www.freeimages.co.uk Up to Top