The following might be useful as you tackle particular projects. Please send updates of sources you find helpful.
Emergency Preparedness
At home (and more):
https://www.ready.gov/https://dealhack.com/how-to-save-money-by-making-your-own-disaster-supply-kit
At home:
https://www.ready.gov/
www.LifeHacker.com
https://emergency.cdc.gov/
For the car:
http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/winter/HowToMakeAKit.asp
Documents to take during evacuation
https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/evacuation-emergency-kit-essentials-to-take/
https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2015/11/18/keep-your-important-documents-safe-disaster
How to Dispose of…
Mattresses –
https://healthysleepy.com/mattress-disposal/
Electronics –
Contact Best Buy regarding their recycle program. They accept many items.
Also – https://www.recyclenow.com/
Working cell phone –
See https://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/
Small appliances, paint –
See Search.Earth911.com for many recycling ideas.
Also – https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24186/throwing-out-paint/
Medications –
DisposeMyMeds.org
Building materials –
https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/building-materials-0
Rechargeable batteries –
https://www.call2recycle.org/
Old tennis shoes –
Nike stores recycle for playgrounds
How to reduce…
Unwanted email –
Go to each and unsubscribe; check out UnRoll.me
Unwanted phone calls –
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-calls-and-texts
Unwanted junk mail –
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/
https://clark.com/consumer-issues-id-theft/mailings-solicitations/unwanted-mail-marketing/opting-out-of-assorted-junk-mailings/
Ways to Share…
Stuffed Animals –
Gleaning for the World – Teddy Bear Brigade division gives gently used stuffed animals to children undergoing trauma – disaster, illness, etc
http://gftw.org