Many people assume that when they recycle a plastic water bottle, it will be recycled into another bottle. This is not the reality for plastic recycling. Some materials, like metal and glass, can be infinitely recyclable, while plastics can only be “recycled” once or twice. How often an item can be recycled is entirely dependent … Continued
Have you ever found yourself engaging in “wish-cycling”? “Wish-cycling” means putting items in the recycling bin even if you’re not sure they can be recycled. While “wish-cycling” is motivated by good intentions, the act can be costly and contaminates the recycling stream. The most common examples of “wish-cycling” are plastic bags and Styrofoam. When these … Continued
Did you know? The best way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from purchasing is to purchase less and reuse or repair as often as possible. We don’t need the shiny new things all the time: they all put a strain on our planetary resources through mining, harvesting, production, packaging, and transportation. Even “green products” are … Continued