Paper, cardboard, etc...

[MPsSweetie]

Is it better to recycle these things or burn them? Just wondering.

[MeghansDad]

Recycling creates less demand for new paper. So... i would say recycle

[alysmommy2004]

Originally Posted by MeghansDad

Recycling creates less demand for new paper. So... i would say recycle

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[Raw Vegan Mama]

Burning is really bad, as it release all the toxins into the air.

Honestly, recycling is really a big issue for pollution, too. But, it is better than burning. You can read more about recycling on Fake Plastic Fish's Blog, here. The majority of our recycling (and other countries) goes to China, where there is no safety standards. Those large ships come in with made in China crap, and then go back with our recycling.

The best thing is to Reduce the packaging and items you buy, and then Reuse the stuff you do buy.

[frogguruami]

I shred all of our paper and add it to the compost pile. Thick cardboard goes to the recycling and thin flimsy card board goes into the kids scrap paper box for art projects..