Cangles "Cure" bracelet

Susan G. Komen

for the Cure®.

Susan G. Komen

for the Cure®.

As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, they're working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all, and energize science to find the cures. 

We offer for sale a special Cangles "Cure" bracelet.  For every one sold, we donate $1 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Objectives of Save The Earth™

The objectives of the Save the Earth Foundation include:

To fund environmental research projects

To provide factual and educational information to the public about issues relating to the environment

To raise the level of environmental consciousness

Top ten things to recycle

1. Cars

   Instead of selling your car or sending it to the junk yard, donate it to a charitable organization. Not only will you keep the car out of the landfill, you will receive a tax deduction as well.

2. Clothes

   Clothes are one of the easiest things to recycle as so many charitable organizations will accept them such as Goodwill, Veteran's Support Groups and most churches. In addition, you can possibly sell them at a consignment shop if they are still in good shape and in style.

3. Christmas Trees

   Most local city governments set up Christmas Tree recycling drop off's across the community after Christmas. They will accept the trees free of charge. The trees are generally turned into mulch which is then used in city parks.

4. Food

   yes food. Start a compose heap in your backyard. Instead of throwing old food in the trash, throw it in the compost heap. You can use it to fertilize your garden.

5. Food Containers

   Before throwing a food container in the trash, check the label to see if it is able to be recycled. Glass jars and bottles, cardboard boxes such as some cereal boxes and paper wrappers can all be recycled in many cases.

6. Computers

   If your computer still works, you can donate it to a local library, school system or charity. If it no longer operates, contact your local recycling center. In addition, you can contact a local electronics retailer to see if they have a computer recycling program.

7. Cell phones

   There are numerous charities that accept cell phones notably many charities that assist women. In addition, many companies that can be found online will pay you for your used cell phone if it still works. Finally, cell phone can be recycled for their parts which are re-used in new cell phones.

8. Smoke detectors

   Some smoke detectors can be returned to the manufacturer. Check with your manufacturer to see if the recycle your particular model. Some smoke detectors are considered hazardous waste because they contain small traces of Americium 241. If this is the case the manufacturer will recommend they're disposed of as hazardous waste.

9. Ink Cartridges

   Many office supply stores will take these. Some pay $1 per cartridge. Check with you local office supply store.

10. Tires

    Tires are horrible for landfills as they take up a lot of space, can leach dangerous chemicals over time and can pose a fire hazard. Tires are taken by local recycling centers and can be used for a variety of purposes such as be shredded for rubber mulch, recycled into new tires, and recycled into rubber containers.
     
     
    Recyclingcenters.org

Honoring our Men and Women in the Military

On our website www.cangles.com we now have military cuffs made out of aluminum cans.  We have two different ones for the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force.  Also, we have one for the National Guard and the Coast Guard.  We have a special one that says  HOOAH.
For each military cuff we sell we will be donating to an organization that helps our military men and women and their families.  We are in the process of picking that organization with the help of some of our military wives.

Also, on Facebook we have a page called   Cangles Military   we would love to put pictures of your loved ones in the military on this page.  We want to recognize them and honor them for their service.

How can I reuse?

Bottles
Wash these thoroughly and reuse them.  For example, you might use an old wine bottle for cooking oil.  Refill the bottle and keep it near the stove.  It is prettier and takes up less space than an oil can
Boxes
If you buy things online or through catalogues, keep the shipping boxes and put them in your attic or garage for storage.  Use them for packing up winter or summer clothes or for shipping items to others when you mail a gift, etc.
Paint
Don't throw away small amounts of paint.  Look at the colors you have and mix them to come up with a different shade of paint.  OR, use a little of each color to accent walls or paint trim.  You might be surprised at the results
Jars
Use empty relish and tomato sauce jars to store leftovers
Small Plastic Containers
Use takeout plastic containers or plastic quart milk containers to send leftovers home with family members.  You won't have to ask for the containers back, and your family can use them to store leftovers.  OR, use them to sort and store your nuts, bolts, screws and nails in your garage
Envelopes
Place a sticker with the new address over the top of the old mailing address and, if you like, print stickers that say 'this is a reused envelope'
Plastic Bottles
Rinse these thoroughly and use them for water when you jog, bike or exercise.  Fill them with juice or another healthy drink and put them in your child's lunch bag
Cards
Reuse cards by carefully cutting off the personalized section and writing your message on the remaining blank side.  OR, use a large needle and yarn and sew a new blank page on the back, so that the card looks like an old-fashioned book OR, glue colored construction paper over the personalized section and write on that OR use the picture on the front to decorate your house by putting a pretty piece of ribbon through the top edge and hanging it on a holiday tree, or creating 'tent cards' for place settings at the table.

by reuserecycle.net

Reusing plastic water bottles

According to e how reusing plastic water bottles helps the environment and saves money but can present a health hazard if the bottles harbor bacteria or the plastics begin to break down. Many people enjoy drinking chilled water from a bottle for its convenience, but it is important to know how to safely reuse water bottles.

1. Wash your water bottle with soap and hot water, scrubbing thoroughly to remove any bacteria, once daily. Ideally, allow it to dry before refilling. Most bacteria cannot live on a clean, dry surface.
   
2. Wash hands thoroughly before filling your water bottle or touching the lid or spout.
   
3. Store filled water bottles in the refrigerator whenever possible to slow or eliminate bacteria growth.
   
4. Once a week, sanitize the water bottle by rinsing with 1 tsp. bleach in 4 cups of water. Rinse again with plain water and dry to safely reuse the water bottle.
   

The Basics of Recycle-Reduce-Reuse

Easier - Recycle means to process old, used items in order that the material can be used to make new products. Examples of things that are often recycled are glass, plastic, newspapers, aluminum cans, used motor oil, and batteries. Here, reduce refers to lessening the amount of items or resources that are consumed, using only the amount that is needed, and looking for alternatives that will lessen our use. And reuse means extending the 'life' or repurposing an item rather than discarding or throwing it away.

 

Harder - Recycling is the processes of collecting, processing, remanufacturing, and reusing materials instead of discarding them. This helps conserve raw materials and energy that manufacturers would otherwise use in producing new products. Recycling also reduces the amount of material going into landfills. Recycling helps lessen the pollution that may result from waste disposal. Reducing our consumption of materials and reducing the waste of materials also adds to the conservation of our resources.

 

Internet Consumer Recycling Guide

What Brandfreak says about Cangles

April 14, 2010

They sure make nice jewelry from old aluminum cans these days

Years ago, downtown hipster boutiques in Manhattan started selling handbags made from old license plates—cute, but a real bitch if it starts a run in one's chiffon dress. Recycled fashion recently got another boost with the 2009 debut of a Vassar, Mich.-based family outfit called Cangles, which, as the name suggests, makes bangle bracelets out of aluminum cans. (Finally, the perfect solution for those who hate the taste of Mountain Dew: Now you can wear the stuff without having to drink it.) Cangles is one of those green startups that's not only found a plausible use for some of the 36 billion cans that end up in landfills each year but also gives a hefty percent of its profits to Michigan-area charities. It's also given us a new marketing wrinkle: eco co-branding. The jewelry company got together with the Save the Earth Foundation, which now features its Earth logo as a charm on the recycled bracelets. (A portion of sales will go to benefit the foundation's educational and research efforts.) So, ladies, now you don't have to feel as guilty about buying jewelry, because it's not shopping, it's recycling.
—Posted by Robert Klara

Recycling Bin: What goes in, and what does not!

You know recycling is important and you want to do your part. You also want to get your kids in the habit of recycling at home. Before you start filling up the recycling bin, make sure you know what should go in and what should stay out. Putting items in the bin that shouldn’t be there can ruin an entire batch of material, slow down the recycling process, and damage equipment. Or if you’re lucky enough to have curbside pick-up, your bin might just get left behind.

To help you recycle right, here are some common products and whether or not they go in the bin. Recycling programs vary by location, so be sure to check with your local recycling provider for specific details for your area.

Bring your own reusable mug to the coffee shop. If you’re staying to sip, ask the barista if they have serving mugs.

Item	Put in the Bin	Don’t Put in the Bin	Why Not?	What to Do Instead
Shredded paper		✓	Often, paper mills won’t accept shredded paper because of sorting difficulties.	Rip semi-confidential documents by hand three or four times, then recycle. If you have to shred, find a recycling facility that specifically handles shredded paper.
Computer paper	✓
Brightly-colored paper		✓	Bright paper can stop a whole batch from being recycled.	Separate the brights from the whites. If you need colored paper, buy pastels, which most paper mills can handle.
Hot cups (paper coffee cups)		✓	The thin polyethylene plastic coating makes recycling difficult for most processing services.
Clean pizza box	✓
Soiled pizza box, paper plates or napkins		✓	Food is one of the worst contaminants in the paper recycling process.	Remove portions of the box stained with food or grease. Used paper plates, napkins and paper towels cannot be recycled.
Plastic bags		✓	Plastic bags can wrap around recycling equipment and shut down the whole plant, wasting time, energy and money.	Take plastic bags to the grocery store to be recycled and made into new products.
Plastics #1 and #2	Maybe		Even if your community’s recycling program accepts plastics #1-7, it’s often the shape of the product that matters.	Look for details provided by your community’s program, such as, “narrow-necked bottles” and “rigid plastics.”
Bottle caps		✓	A cap mixed in with plastic bottles can ruin an entire batch because of unmelted plastic in the mix.	Remove all plastic caps and lids from plastic bottles, jugs and tubs before recycling them.
Broken glass	✓
Newspapers	✓

Source: http://earth911.com/news/2010/03/22/what-not-to-put-in-the-bin/

More recycling ideas

Jars and pots. By cleaning glass jars and small pots, you can use them as small containers to store odds and ends.

Newspaper, cardboard and bubble wrap Make useful packing material when moving house or to store items.

Old clothes - can be made into other textile items such as cushion covers or teapot cosies.

Used wood Can be used in woodcrafts for making objects such as a spice rack or a bird table. Alternatively it could be used as firewood.

Packaging Such as foil and egg cartons can be donated to schools and nurseries, where they can be use in art and craft projects.

Save The Earth™ bracelets

Make a personal statement in support of a more beautiful earth.  With your purchase of these unique bracelets, Cangles will donate a percentage of sales to Save The Earth Foundation.  Visit us at www.cangles.com.