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General recycling resources

101 Ways to Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg
Call Number: TD793.9 K45 2019
In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares DIY recipes for beauty and home; advice for responsible consumption and making better choices for home goods, fashion, and the office; and even secrets for how to go waste free at the airport. "It's not about perfection," she says. "It's about making better choices." This is a practical, friendly blueprint of realistic lifestyle changes for anyone who wants to reduce their waste.
Can I Recycle This? : a guide to better recycling and how to reduce single-use plastics by Jennie Romer
Call Number: TD794.5 R67 2021
Taking readers on a quick but informative tour of how recycling actually works, this book gives straightforward answers to whether dozens of common household objects can or cannot be recycled, as well as the information you need to make that decision for anything else you encounter.
Don't Be Trashy by Tara McKenna
Call Number: TD793.9 M37 2022 (Parks Library Leisure Collection)
Say goodbye to your bursting toiletries bag, fast fashion, and all the plastic crowding your pantry. It's time to build less trashy habits for a more sustainable and ethical life. With relatable stories, compassion, and a realistic perspective, Tara McKenna will show you how in this ultimate guide to going zero waste(ish).
Recycle and Play: awesome DIY zero-waste projects to make for kids : 50 fun learning activities for ages 3-6 by Agnes Hsu
Publication Date: 2022
Recycle and Play transforms what many might consider trash-cardboard, bubble wrap, egg cartons, or plastic wrap-into invitations for zero-waste playful learning.
Zero Waste Kids by Robin Greenfield
Call Number: online
Publication Date: 2022
Zero Waste Kids features fun and practical projects designed to get kids reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling to benefit the environment and lead more sustainable lives.

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How To Tell If You Can Recycle Something, In One Chart
Huffington Post article by Carla Herereria Russo - updated May 7, 2018.