It’s Kuhl To Recycle: Five Pounds A Day

Check Out The New Denver Reuse Business Directory

By Mark Kuhl
For the GPHN

Denvergov.org houses a new online directory to help community members discover businesses where they can repair, rent, or purchase used items.  

Considering the average American generates almost five pounds of trash every day, you may be surprised at how many businesses engage in practices that reduce trash. Thrift stores and used book stores quickly come to mind, but there are many more — including antique shops, used sporting equipment stores, tool rental businesses, repair shops.  

Check out the directory at tinyurl.com/DenReuseDirectory for a reminder (and a catalogue) of all the ways local businesses can help you reduce waste.

Mark Kuhl is an environmental advocate who lives in Park Hill with his family. His handy tips and news about recycling household items appear every month in these pages. A directory of his past columns for recycling everything from paint to Styrofoam to shoes is at greaterparkhill.org/sustainability/recycling-directory/.