Glass bottles, glass jars and wine glasses may all be made from glass, but that doesn't mean that they are all recyclable. While glass jars and bottles that once held food items like pasta sauce, ketchup and applesauce are recyclable in some curbside recycling, glass used for bakeware and for table settings is not. The reason is this type of glass has a different melting point than other glass, which means tossing a chipped wine glass into your recycling bin actually can contaminate a load of recyclables. If you have glassware to get rid of, donate and don't recycle.

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Not only is pre-shredded cheese from the supermarket expensive, but it also comes packaged in hard-to-recycle plastic packaging. One way to go green and save money is to buy blocks of cheese from the deli counter and shred them yourself. To save time, shred the entire block of cheese at once and store the shredded cheese in a large freezer bag or reusable airtight container. To prevent the shredded cheese from sticking together, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the bag and shake. It will lightly coat the cheese to prevent sticking and help keep it fresh longer. Store it in the freezer and use the cheese as needed.

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Tired of unwanted birthday gifts every year? Why not use your special day as a way to raise money for your favorite charity? Facebook's "birthday fundraiser" feature lets you host a fundraiser with your friends and followers. On your birthday, it'll announce a special fundraiser for your chosen charity to celebrate your day. Billions of dollars have been raised for nonprofits like the ASPCA and American Cancer Society, and it's easy to set up. You can even customize the post with a video to inspire your friends to give.

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