Recycling

Is Recycling Worth It?

Check out this short documentary from NPR on Recycling.

Keep Northern IL Beautiful

Find out what you can and can't recycle, and the costs to recycle large items.

Zero Waste is Not Recycling More, But Less

Watch this Tedx Talk with Bea Johnson on recycling less, not more.

Upcycling

15 Clever Ways to Upcycle

Here are some clever ways to upcycle basic materials in the home.
​

12 Creative Upcycling Ideas

Here is a list of 12 creative upcycling crafts to do around your home.
​

Recycling Old Clothes into Kitchen Tiles

Recycling revolutionary, Veena Sahajwalla, has bold new ideas on how to recycle waste materials.

Sustainable Living

12 Ways to Live More Sustainably

Check out the Center for Biological Diversity's list on how to live sustainably.

How to Reduce Waste

Onetreeplanted.org provides 21 ideas to help you reduce waste in your home.

Japan's 'No Waste' Town

Watch this short documentary on a Japan's 'No Waste' town.

Be sure to check out these call numbers at either NSLD location for more information pertaining to recycling, upcycling, & crafts.

Dewey Decimal Numbers

Upcycling Crafts ~ 745.5
Recycling ~ 363.7262;   363.7282
Zero-Waste Living ~ 640.286