Where to Recycle Holiday Lights

It’s that time of year! I take out my holiday lights, ready to string them around my Christmas tree only to discover numerous strandas that are beyond repair. But don’t just toss them! String lights can be recycled. Christmas lights are made from copper, glass, and plastic all which can be either recycled or reclaimed in some way. They are also dangerous to animals […]

Where to Recycle Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Did you know Lowe’s recycles compact fluorescent light bulbs? Lowe’s also accepts plastic bags, rechargeable batteries, and cellphones! Incandescent light bulbs are ok to throw in the trash with the other household items. They’re not considered hazardous waste, but it’s still a good idea to wrap them up in paper in case they break. Fluorescent light bulbs […]

Easy 2-Ingredient Earth Day Cookies

Here’s a fun–and EASY– ecipe that our elementary school principle passed on to us today from Delish that just uses sugar cookie mix and food coloring. INGREDIENTS 1 (17.5-oz.) bag sugar cookie mix, plus ingredients called for on package 6 drops blue and green food coloring DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375º and line two baking sheets with […]