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This Earth Day, it's important to educate people about the end result of all that recycling - the manufacturing of recycled benches, pipes, picnic tables and other items

This Earth Day, 2018, when it comes to plastics, there's some great news and there's some bad news.

Let's start with the good news. And that good news concerns plastic products known as HDPE #2 (high-density polyethylene).

HDPE is a heavy-duty plastic used to make milk jugs, detergent bottles, margarine tubs, bottles from household cleaners and cereal box liners to name a few.

How do you persuade people to take the simple step of throwing their garbage in trash receptacles instead of on the ground?

Trashy slogans help. Skeptical? Consider the "Don't Mess With Texas" anti-litter campaign. This slogan created by the Texas Department of Transportation is credited with reducing litter on highways by an incredible 72%.

When it comes to stopping litter, a catchy phrase can make a difference. Here's a list of our favorite anti-litter slogans. It's a proven way to raise awareness about keeping your community clean with just one simple act - tossing garbage in a trash can.

30 Anti-Litter Slogans To Fill Up Those Trash Receptacles Be part of the solution, not the pollution.

Recycling symbol created for Earth Day back in 1970 by a 23-year-old college student

When a 23-old student named Gary Anderson submitted his entry into a logo contest for Earth Day back in 1970, little did he know the impact his design would have on everything from recycling bins to recycled plastic benches.

The contest to adopt a "Universal Recycling Symbol" was the brainchild

Custom bike racks used by the Central Texas Council of Governments to encourage more bicycle riding and reduce air pollution

Sometimes a bike parking rack is more than a place to lock a bicycle.

In the case of the Central Texas Council of Governments, it's one more step toward creating cleaner air in a seven-county area.

With a grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the CTCOG recently purchased 60 custom bike racks from The Park and Facilities Catalog. These U-shaped, unique bike racks include a custom decal with the organization's air quality logo and an inspirational message: "Do your share for cleaner air."

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A couple lock their bikes to commercial bike racks near a facility. Developers can earn LEED credits for adding bicycle parking racks to their apartment or office buildings

Did you know that you can earn LEED credits for  providing commercial bike racks at your facility?

LEED is a highly recognized third-party verification program for green buildings—it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Its innovations are changing the way people think about planning and constructing buildings. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, an incredible 1.85 million square feet of space is certified daily.

Property managers, homeowners, CEOs of businesses, and all kinds of people are interested in earning LEED credits with a